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Battle Ground Eases RV and Trailer Parking Rules Law & Regulations © National Today
US United States 14.04.2026

Battle Ground Eases RV and Trailer Parking Rules

The Battle Ground City Council (Washington) has approved changes to parking rules for recreational vehicles and trailers in residential areas. The new rules, effective May 7, 2026, remove the requirement to park such vehicles behind the front building line of a home but prohibit extending into the public right-of-way or obstructing sight visibility.

Incidents US United States 11.04.2026

Fire at Construction Equipment Storage Site in Colorado Springs

A fire damaged two travel trailers and a vehicle at a construction equipment storage site in Colorado Springs. The incident occurred on April 11, 2026, on East Pikes Peak Avenue near Peterson Space Force Base. Preliminary reports from the fire department suggest the cause may have been an improvised electrical hookup in one of the trailers.

Incidents US United States 10.04.2026

College Station Police Locate Stolen Trailers Hours After Theft

Two trailers worth nearly $200,000 were stolen from the RV Station dealer lot in College Station, Texas. The College Station and Porter Police Departments located the stolen property 12 hours after the theft was reported, also finding other stolen trailers on a lot in Montgomery County. The investigation remains ongoing.

Industry US United States 10.04.2026

RV Ownership Programs in Modern Management Practices

RV ownership programs integrate maintenance, storage, and trip preparation into a unified system. According to Camp EZ RV, this approach creates efficiencies by coordinating previously separate tasks. The model reflects an industry shift toward more structured asset management practices.

Industry US United States 09.04.2026

RV and Trailer Sales Down 24.12% in February

In February 2026, sales of new RVs and trailers fell by 24.12% year-over-year. Motorized RV sales declined by 31.24%, towable RVs by 22.96%, while the used RV market grew by 1.57%. The data was released by Statistical Surveys Inc. on April 8, 2026.

US United States 08.04.2026

Portable Power Stations for Campers: Comparison of Four Models

An expert with a decade of experience wiring vans recommends portable power stations over traditional complex electrical systems. After six months of testing, four models were selected: Anker Solix F2000, Pecron E1500LFP, Goal Zero Yeti 1500, and Bluetti Apex 300, evaluated for reliability, charging speed, and ability to power typical camping gear.

Builds US United States 08.04.2026

Ukrainian Refugee Installs Bathrooms in Truck Cabs

Ukrainian refugee Ernest Kovalenko presented a service for installing compact bathrooms in standard truck sleepers at the Mid-America Trucking Show. The $8,800 conversion includes a shower, toilet, and sink, adding 240 pounds of weight by replacing one bunk.

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