Thor Echelon Sprinter: Mercedes-based Class C motorhome for families

A retiree has filed a lawsuit in the British Columbia Supreme Court against a motorhome manufacturer. He alleges that his 2023 Newmar New Aire motorhome has multiple defects that were not addressed after complaints. Court hearings are scheduled for June 2025.

The municipally owned Riverside RV Park & Campground in Enderby, BC, is accepting reservations for 2026. The park operates year-round, with all revenue directed back into the community. It provides river access, proximity to a rail trail under construction, and is adjacent to local ball diamonds.

A North Vancouver resident has filed a lawsuit against the city, demanding the removal of a concrete barrier installed to prevent parking of his 35-foot motorhome on his own property. The dispute has lasted three years due to differing interpretations of local bylaws, and the owner is also seeking $3,000 in removal costs.

The town of Tecumseh has drafted new zoning bylaws that would impose limits on parking recreational vehicles and trailers on residential driveways. The draft specifies that an RV or trailer cannot be longer than seven meters or taller than three meters. Over 130 residents voiced opposition at a public open house, arguing the change would create inconvenience and storage costs. A final draft is expected for council consideration in early spring.

Canadian manufacturer VanLife Campers has moved to a new facility at 4200 Saint-Patrick Street in Montreal. The nearly 85,000-square-foot site is intended to expand production capacity and operations. A grand opening event is scheduled for May 15 and 16.

In Alberta, Canada, aircraft maintenance specialist Chuck Jurgen Teschke converted a classic Volkswagen T1 camper van into a ground-based replica of an Airbus H125 helicopter. The project, part of his "Frankencopter" series, is not intended to fly and focuses on visual accuracy. Integrating the helicopter components required major structural modifications to the van's rear section.