RVshare launches one-way rentals and national park packages for RVs

In Louisiana, investigators are probing a deadly RV fire that occurred at 10 a.m. Monday in the town of Reserve. A lithium battery is being considered as a potential cause, and the RV lacked a working smoke alarm. This marks the seventh fire-related fatality in the state within a week.

Squirrel Power unveiled its first product, the Evotrex-PG5 range-extender towable RV, at CES 2026, with a starting price of $120,000. The founder, a former Anker executive, targets younger users seeking extended off-grid capabilities, citing a shift in the market away from traditional campground-dependent models.

Orange County Commissioners approved plans for two new RV parks along Highway 62. One park south of Interstate 10 will have 119 spaces, while a second in Mauriceville will feature 24 spaces. The projects met all county regulations, including drainage plans and road width requirements for emergency vehicle access.

Sixteen months after Hurricane Helene, hundreds of people in Asheville, North Carolina, still reside in RVs. The primary challenge during freezing temperatures is maintaining warmth in these vehicles.

Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp., maker of Battle Born Batteries, announced the launch of its first solar panel product line. The lineup includes four initial models, such as a 200W portable panel. The Elite Series rigid panels feature up to 23% efficiency and ShadeGuard anti-shading technology for consistent output in variable light.

Forest River has advanced its FR3 motorhome lineup, introducing the FR3 Plus model and a version on a smaller chassis. The updates include full-body paint, solid-surface countertops, power theater seating, and solar power systems. The FR3 models are priced between $170,000 and $190,000.