RV News: A New Ember RV Touring Edition, Airstream’s Most Popular Floor Plans, and Gronk Goes Camping
Other news includes a new truck camper from Go Fast Campers, new power stations from EcoFlow, and Overland Expo East is this weekend.
Image Caption: Photo Credit: Ember RV
At long last, it’s finally Friday again. But before we start the weekend, we have just enough time to recap the biggest news from the RV industry this past week. Here are a few stories you might want to know about:
- Overland Expo East Takes Place This Weekend: The fifth—and final—Overland Expo event of 2026 takes place this weekend (Oct. 3-5) in Arrington, VA. As usual, there will be dozens of seminars and training sessions to attend, hundreds of exhibitors, fun social events, and more. Wildsam will be on hand passing out magazines and guidebooks, so if you’re at the event, be sure to stop by and say hello.
Photo Credit: Ember RV
- Ember Debuts All-New Touring Edition Travel Trailer: The Fall Detroit RV & Camping Show is going on this week, and our friends at Ember RV took advantage of the event to unveil a “reimagined” version of its Touring Edition travel trailer. The 2026 version of this already excellent towable receives an upgraded suspension courtesy of CURT, a five-point intelligent leveling system, and new residential features like solid-surface countertops, stainless steel sinks, and heated and massaging theater seating with USB chargers. Find out more here.
Photo Credit: Forest River/East to West RV
- East to West Intros New College Avenue Class C Coach: Forest River sub-brand East to West RV introduced an updated version of its College Avenue Class C motorhome this week. Named after the street in Goshen, IN, where Forest River first launched, the new coach includes a variety of new features, including upgraded power packages, dual A/C units, and the option to replace the gas generator with a 600W solar package that includes a lithium battery bank. The new model also has an array of versatile floor plans, residential-inspired appliances and furnishings, and more. Visit the East to West website for updates.
Photo Credit: Go Fast Campers
- Go Fast Campers Debuts V2 Max Truck Camper: If you’re in the market for a super lightweight truck camper for wilderness adventures, Go Fast Campers has you covered. The company’s new V2 Max model builds on the brand’s winning formula of integrating a rooftop tent into a slide-in truck bed frame. The latest edition to the GFC catalog expands on the company’s Pro Camper model, adding 18″ in length for more capacity, versatility, and accessibility. Built-in Molle panels are included, and the Max comes prewired for solar and Starlink. It even fits most mid- and full-size trucks. Find out more here.
Photo Credit: Airstream
- Airstream Shares Most Popular Floor Plans of 2025: Ever wonder which Airstream models and floor plans are the most popular? Well, wonder no more. In a blog post shared this week, the iconic company shared which of its travel trailers received the most attention in 2025, with some popular models coming out on top. In the category of the most popular traditional travel trailer floor plan, the 25FB Trade Wind came out on top. Single axle model? It was the 22FB Caravel, while the Basecamp 20x took home top honors for that specific nameplate. As for the most popular Airstream towable of all, that distinction went to the excellent Flying Cloud. Read the entire story here.
Photo Credit: EcoFlow
- EcoFlow Expands Delta 3 Series of Power Stations: Whether you need to keep your gadgets running at the campsite or require back-up power at home, the need for safe, efficient, and reliable power solutions has never been higher. To meet that demand, EcoFlow has launched its new Delta 3 series of power stations, giving consumers a variety of options to choose from. The company’s Delta 3 Classic model is small, compact, and lightweight for easy transport, while the Delta 3 Max and Ultra series are larger and heavier, but pack enough juice to keep appliances, RVs, or even an entire home running for days. Each device is smart, includes a host of great features, and will prove indispensable no matter your needs. For full details, check out this press release detailing the Delta 3 line-up. Then visit EcoFlow.com for more info.
- Dometic Launches 200W ShadeTech Solar Panels: While we’re on the topic of portable power, at last week’s Elkhart Open House event in Elkhart, IN, Dometic launched new and improved versions of its Go Power ShadeTech solar panels. The new models feature high-efficiency M12 18-bus bar monocrystalline cells for added efficiency, along with a brand-new exclusive, low-profile frame for improved installs. The 200W panels feature advanced technology that allows them to collect energy even when parked in the shade. Part of the company’s 2026 line-up, the new panels promise to be a game changer for off-grid camping.
Photo Credit: Coachmen
- Coachmen Separates Apex and Remote Brands: This week, Coachmen RV announced a strategic business move to help streamline production, design, and support for its vehicles. Up until now, the company’s Apex and Remote travel trailer brands have been under the same leadership and management team. But moving forward, the two will be separate entities, each with its own General Manager and support staff. Coachmen says this will allow the teams to focus better on building new models and introducing innovative features and floor plans. RV News has the full scoop here.
Photo Credit: Velarium
- Velarium Offers Cut-To-Fit Awning Tubes: This week, Velarium—a brand that specializes in RV awnings—announced the availability of its cut-to-fit awning tubes. As with traditional awning tubes, these models are durable, lightweight, and easy to install, but can also quickly and easily be cut to meet the exact size for any RV. The service is available not only for RV owners but also for dealerships and aftermarket installers, saving time and adding convenience. For more details, visit the Velarium Awnings website.
- Go RVing Joins Forces with Rob Gronkowski: Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski loves RVing. The future Hall of Famer has teamed up with Go RVing to promote the joys of camping, which he shares in a couple of videos. His RV of choice? A Class C Entegra Coach Odyssey 30Z, which serves as Gronk’s refuge after spending long days in the outdoors. You can check out these videos on the Go RVing instagram page.
And that’s it for this week. See you next Friday for another round-up of the latest news from the RV and camping space.
Kraig Becker is a writer in the RV, outdoors, and adventure travel space. Over the course of his career he has contributed to such outlets as Popular Mechanics, Outside Online, Business Insider, TripSavvy, Digital Trends, GearJunkie, The Adventure Blog, and countless others. An avid runner and cyclist, he enjoys camping, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, and just about any other outdoor activity. His travels have taken him to seven continents and on many amazing adventures.
