Buttercup Camper Van: Off-Grid Living with Solar and Starlink

Almería is putting up physical barriers to keep motorhomers off its former fairground — while Turkey simply evicts them from the beach. Lightship is quadrupling its electric-caravan factory in Colorado, even as 50% of Italian motorhome renters turn out to be under 35. Plus 800 kg of hashish in a motorhome at the Spanish border, Anker's 800 W charger running off the alternator, and Carstay as the mobile HQ of a Tokyo festival — all in this issue.

The BC SPCA removed a cat and four dogs from an RV in Chilliwack on April 1. The vehicle contained urine, feces, and garbage, and the animals had skin conditions and were covered in soot.

Over 100 residents discussed a 127-site RV park proposal near Mabel Lake, citing fire and flood concerns. A couple from Okanagan Falls challenges the classification of their home as an RV, which prohibits year-round living.

Canadian Tactical Overland unveiled the off-road Skookum trailer for 50,000 CAD, Thule launched the Widesky tent with a transforming mattress for 4,000 USD, and Redneck Blinds released the largest Freedom Camper XL pod for 4,399 USD

The RVDA Convention/Expo 2026 call for proposals closes May 8; Curt Steinhorst will deliver the keynote. FRVTA Executive Director Dave Kelly retires after 38 years. RVIA subcommittees met on standards, and CRVA will hold its annual general meeting on May 20.

Spain introduced new road sign S-128 and banned camper vans from parking near beaches. Germany responded with a 3.82-metre electric camper van — fits anywhere, furniture not included. JAL now rents out motorhomes from Narita with miles earned per rental. Storm Ali blowing a traveller's caravan off an Irish cliff, and the Outbound demo for PS5 — all in this issue.