Former med student quit school for full-time RV life

Thor Industries, the world's largest RV manufacturer, announced a restructuring of its North American operations. The company will form two operating groups, consolidating its major motorhome and travel trailer brands, including Jayco, Tiffin, Thor Motor Coach, and Keystone, to enhance efficiency and synergy. The Airstream and KZ brands will continue to operate independently.

RV manufacturer Gulf Stream Coach reported a major sales increase for its Vintage Cruiser travel trailer. The model, now in its 10th year, achieved 36% year-over-year growth, significantly outpacing the overall market's modest 2% rise. The company attributes the success to design updates and repeat customers purchasing second or third units.

Renegade RV is adding 81,000 square feet of manufacturing space in Elkhart, Indiana. The company moved production of its Villagio, Vienna, and Veracruz models to a third facility to meet increased Class C motorhome demand and reduce build times.

Honda has revealed a prototype travel trailer named Base Station, weighing under 1,500 pounds. It is designed to be towed by compact crossovers and many EVs. The target price range is $20,000 to $40,000, with no market launch date specified.

The article presents a selection of RV camping locations in North Carolina based on user reviews. The list includes Nantahala National Forest, South Mountains State Park, Kerr Lake State Recreation Area, Oregon Inlet Campground, and Carolina Beach State Park, which vary in landscape and available amenities.

A fundraiser is underway in Clements, Maryland, for a couple who lost their home and belongings in a fifth-wheel travel trailer fire on February 6, 2026. The fire started around 5:05 p.m. on Horse Shoe Road, with no injuries reported. The cause is under investigation, and the couple is staying with neighbors.