Orange County Approves Two New RV Parks Along Highway 62

A camper fire in Millbrook resulted in one fatality and damage to two vehicles. The incident occurred on January 27, 2026, on the I-65 Service Road. The fire originated from an electric fireplace, with wind conditions contributing to its rapid spread to an adjacent camper.

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.

RVshare has introduced three new services to simplify RV rentals. The offerings include one-way rentals, curated national park trip packages, and a free rental advisor team. The company's data shows 71% of travelers prefer one-way rentals, and 87% would choose an RV for a national park visit.

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.

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.