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October 29, 2026
Out-of-State Motorhomes Exempt from California Clean Truck Check Mandate, CARB Confirms
CARB and the RV Industry Association confirm out-of-state recreational motorhomes are exempt from Clean Truck Check rules, while California-registered diesel rigs still face annual requirements.
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October 27, 2026
CDC Dog Import Rules Create Border Friction for Cross-Border RV Travelers and Snowbirds
CDC dog import rules require digital receipts, microchips, and a six-month minimum pet age, causing crossing delays and border turnarounds for RVers.
October 22, 2026
FTC Targets Hidden RV Dealer Prep and Freight Fees Under Price Transparency Guidance
Under September 2026 FTC pricing guidance, RV dealerships must incorporate mandatory freight, prep, and inspection charges into upfront advertised prices.
October 20, 2026
RV Insurers Restrict Physical Damage Coverage in Hail and Wildfire Corridors
Specialty RV insurers are implementing regional coverage caps, percentage-based hail deductibles, and binding freezes across high-risk western and central storm corridors.
October 15, 2026
BLM Enforces Stricter Dispersed Camping Limits and Waste Mandates Across Western Corridors
Bureau of Land Management rangers are stepping up enforcement of 14-day stay limits and mandatory waste containment across popular boondocking areas in Utah, Arizona, and Nevada.
October 13, 2026
States Enforce Non-Commercial Class A Licenses for Heavy Fifth-Wheel Combos
Highway safety agencies enforce non-commercial Class A driver's licenses for personal fifth-wheel rigs exceeding 26,000 pounds combined weight rating.
October 8, 2026
National Park RV Campgrounds Enforce Strict Booking Windows and Cancellation Fees
Recreation.gov and the National Park Service enforce strict rolling windows, modification lockouts, and cancellation penalties for peak-season RV campsites.
October 6, 2026
NHTSA Documents Major RV Propane Regulator Recalls Over Cabin Fire Hazards
Federal regulators and major RV builders have recalled over 409,000 Winntec Model 6020 propane regulators due to internal seal failures and fire risks.
October 1, 2026
Pull-Through EV Fast Chargers Expand Along Highway Corridors for RVs and Trailers
Highway charging networks, travel plazas, and state transportation agencies are opening dedicated pull-through fast-charging bays so drivers towing travel trailers can recharge without unhitching.
September 24, 2026
RVIA Shipment Trends Reveal Shift Toward Sub-30-Foot Travel Trailers
RV Industry Association data reveals dealers are heavily restocking entry-level, sub-30-foot travel trailers to counter high interest rates and curb inventory carrying costs.