News | Diesel Hits an All-Time High, and the Outlook Isn't Good + Big New RV Debuts

September 9, 2026

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Diesel fuel hit an all-time record high in the United States, reaching $5.90 a gallon nationally and nearly $8 in California, with the price gap between diesel and gasoline wider than ever before. Meanwhile, the RV industry is seeing a wave of new product announcements, including a first look at a startup manufacturer's prototype, the return of a legendary luxury fifth wheel brand, and several completely new RV lines for 2027. Other developments include a federal roadblock for California's planned ban on disposable propane cylinders, 55 felony charges filed against a man connected to a California RV dealership fraud case, and a redesigned portable waste tank from Valterra.

Why Diesel Is Stuck at Record Levels

The national average for diesel is $5.90 a gallon, surpassing the previous record set during the 2022 energy crisis. The spread between diesel and regular gasoline is now a record $1.75 per gallon. The core reason, as explained in the episode, is that "gasoline moves people, diesel moves the economy." Diesel powers heavy trucks, farm equipment, construction machinery, trains, and many power plants. It also shares a supply chain with home heating oil.

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What you'll learn

1 (00:00) **Diesel Hits All-Time High** - Diesel surpasses $5.90/gallon nationally, with a record $1.75 spread over gasoline; outlook remains tight through winter.
2 (07:14) **First Look: Boundless Recreation Prototype** - New RV manufacturer's fifth wheel focuses on eliminating common failure points, though it won't debut at Hershey.
3 (09:08) **DRV Mobile Suites Returns Under Jaco** - Luxury fifth wheel brand relaunches with expanded service network and improved warranty after corporate restructuring.
4 (10:32) **New 2027 RV Lines Teased for Dealer Open House** - Axiom, ATC, and Coachman announce entirely new product categories and price points.
5 (13:30) **California's Disposable Propane Bottle Ban Blocked** - Federal DOT rules California cannot outlaw single-use 1-pound cylinders, citing preemption of federal hazardous material regulations.
6 (16:06) **Carson Pass RV Fraud Case: 55 Felony Charges Filed** - Thomas Schertz arraigned on 53 counts of grand theft in a $2.1M consignment and title fraud scheme.
7 (17:32) **Valterra Silverback Tote Tank Redesign** - New portable waste tank adds clear fill window, directional vent, and locking hitch to solve common RV dumping frustrations.

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Show Notes

Diesel prices have officially hit an all-time record in the U.S., with the national average reaching about $5.90 per gallon — and RVers could be dealing with elevated diesel prices well into fall and winter.

In this week’s RV and camping news, we break down what’s driving the global diesel crunch, why diesel is so much more expensive than gasoline right now, and what it could mean for your upcoming RV travel budget.

Plus, we’re getting our first real look at Boundless Recreation’s new fifth wheel, DRV Mobile Suites is returning under the Jayco Family of Companies, and several completely new RV lines are preparing to debut for the 2027 model year.

Also this week:

• California’s planned ban on disposable one-pound propane cylinders has been blocked by the U.S. Department of Transportation
• A man connected to Carson Pass RV now faces more than 50 felony grand theft charges in an alleged $2.1 million RV fraud scheme
• ATC is launching its first non-toy-hauler fifth wheel
• Axiom RV is expanding with a new luxury fifth-wheel line
• Coachmen has new and returning motorhome products coming for 2027
• Valterra introduces a redesigned portable RV waste tote tank

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00:00 Intro
01:52 Why Diesel Stays Expensive
04:28 Trip Planning Fuel Costs
06:25 Sponsor eTrailer Break
07:12 Boundless Prototype First Look
09:01 DRV Mobile Suites Returns
10:14 New 2027 RV Lines Teased
12:52 Support RV Miles
13:30 Propane Bottle Ban Blocked
16:00 Dealership Fraud Charges
17:32 Valterra Tote Tank Upgrade
19:18 Wrap Up and Subscribe