Canadian RV and Camping Associations Call for Action on Trade, Infrastructure and Taxation

Greece has cancelled its own camper van ban — a year and a half on, as if it got cold feet. In Tenerife, 500 motorhomes blocked a motorway demanding the same — pitches and dump stations. In Miami, 200 families are being evicted from a motorhome park by September, while Córdoba is only just applying for permission for a new overnight area. Plus 21 kg of cocaine in a motorhome in Lanzarote, a fake eight-wheeled Mercedes-AMG G63 and a Starbucks coffee trailer in Seoul — in this issue.

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 people attended a public hearing on a proposed 127-site RV park near Mabel Lake. Local residents raised concerns about fire risks, flooding, and infrastructure strain.

Four new camper models hit the market: Roam Rider SL for short-bed pickups, Tactical Overland Skookum off-road trailer, Thule Widesky rooftop tent, and budget Redneck Blinds Freedom Camper XL pod

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