RV News: Friday, March 27, 2026
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It’s Friday once again, which can only mean one thing here at RV.com. It’s time for another roundup of the latest news from the RV and camping industries. Here are the biggest stories from this past week:
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- SkyDream Reveals Three Travel Trailers for Global RV Market: This week, RV startup SkyDream revealed some of its plans for expanding into the global RV market by announcing not one, but three unique travel trailers. Those include the all-terrain Space Camping model, an on-road-only towable called the Land Yacht, and an off-road/overlanding-focused rig called the Polar Crossing. All three RVs ride on the same high-tech proprietary “skateboard” platform which includes large house batteries, plenty of solar power, AI-assisted features like autonomous parking, and much more. We were on hand at the reveal in San Jose, CA, a few days back, and had the chance to see the Space Camping travel trailer in person. Expect more details next week, but for now, check out the SkyDream website to see what they’ve got cooking.
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- Ember RV Working on Fifth-Wheel Trailer: If you’re a fan of Ember RV’s excellent travel trailers—as we are here at RV.com—there was exciting news this week. Company co-founders Ashley Bontrager Lehman and Chris Barth went on the RVing Unfiltered with Joe podcast and made a big announcement. It seems the folks over at Ember are planning to expand their lineup by adding a fifth-wheel model sometime early next year. Details beyond that are slim, but we’re already excited to see what the brand is working on in this form factor. Check out the full interview here, withthe fifth-wheel announcement coming at the 37:45 mark.
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- Rossmönster Announces 3rd Annual Owner’s Rally: If you happen to be one of the lucky owners of a Rossmönster adventure vehicle, you’ll want to listen up. This week, the company announced the dates and location for its third annual Owner’s Rally, which is set to take place at Rancho Del Rio campground in Colorado on Sept. 18-20. Capacity is limited to just 50 RVs, so get your reservations in early. Find out more here.
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- 100th Anniversary of Route 66 is Drawing Road Trippers: Kampgrounds of America shared interesting data this week surrounding a resurgence of interest in cross-country road trips, thanks in part to celebrations surrounding the 100th anniversary of Route 66. The news comes via a preview of the soon-to-be-released 2026 edition of KOA’s Campground and Outdoor Hospitality Report, which shows 43% of campers are planning an Americana-focused road trip. Many of those travelers are choosing to drive the “Mother Road” in particular, as they explore the small towns, quaint roadside attractions, diners, museums, and other stops along the fabled route, which runs for 2,448 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica. RV Pro has more info here. And if you’re planning on making the trip yourself, Wildsam’s Route 66 guide is the perfect travel companion.
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- 2026 National Parks Week will Celebrate America’s Story: This year’s annual National Parks Week is set to take place August 22-30, but will carry especially important significance in 2026. That’s because not only is the National Park Service celebrating its 110th birthday, it is also the 250th anniversary of America’s independence. As a result, the NPS is already planning a host of events and activities that will take place in parks across the US, giving visitors a chance to join in on the fun. Those activities will include patriotic programs, guided tours, family-oriented gatherings, and new educational exhibits. Find out more here.
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- The Dyrt Reveals Most Retired Campers Go Camping More: This week’s trends report from online campsite discovery platform The Dyrt reveals that retired campers tend to increase the amount of time they actually spend camping. While that may sound somewhat unsurprising considering retirees have more time on their hands, it’s how many of them that go camping more often that is a bit eye-opening. According to the company’s 2026 Camping Report, 80% of retirees say they camp more post-retirement than before. The data further points out that 5.1 million North American campers are over the age of 65, which means 4 million of them are increasing the frequency of which they camp once they no longer have the burden of a full-time job to occupy their time. And as we learned last week, older campers prefer RVs over tents, which means most of those folks are RVers. Find out more here.
That’s a wrap for this edition of our Friday RV news. See you next week for another look at all of the latest happenings from this exciting and fast-changing industry.
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.
