RV News: MDC USA and Renogy Team Up, Grand Design Expands ‘Worry-Free Roofs’, and More
Other stories include an RV giveaway courtesy of Liquified, powerful new inverters from REDARC, and campers embracing AI.
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Hello, and welcome to another edition of our weekly RV news briefs. Every Friday, we post a roundup of the biggest stories from the RV industry, sharing info on the latest rigs, new gear and accessories, and a whole lot more. Here are a few things you may have missed from this week:
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- Renogy Powers Up MDC USA Off-Road Trailers: This week, renewable energy company Renogy and MDC USA campers announced a collaboration in which both companies are working together to put a turnkey off-grid power system into the off-road travel trailers. The system will first appear in the XT9 towable and includes 525W of solar, a 400Ah lithium house battery, a 3000W inverter, and DC-to-DC charging, all installed at the factory. This marks a substantial upgrade in terms of convenience and efficiency for buyers, giving them a readymade system for off-grid camping. RV Pro has more details here.
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- Grand Design Expands “Worry-Free” Roof to Momentum Line of Towables: Last fall, Grand Design unveiled a new approach to making RV roofs—developed in collaboration with TekModo—that takes much of the worry of roof maintenance out of the RV ownership equation. At the time, the brand had started incorporating the new Worry-Free seamless composite roof into its Solitude, Influence, and Foundation lines. This week, the company announced that the breakthrough product is now shipping on its Momentum fifth-wheel and Momentum G travel trailers models. The design breakthrough with the roof is that it is made from a single seamless piece, thus eliminating points of failure such as joints and seams. Find out more here.
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- REDARC Launches RS3 Pure Sine Wave Inverters for RVs: By now, we all know how important it is to have good, reliable, and clean energy in our rigs, something REDARC has delivered for some time. This week, the company launched the all-new RS3 Inverter, bringing some significant improvements to the table. Those include better performance in a confined space, full output even at 104ºF temperatures, and a reduced footprint (26% smaller, 28% lighter) compared to equivalent models from the competition. The RS3 is designed for OEMs, DIY builders, or anyone looking to upgrade their existing inverter, with plug-and-play, no software or programming installs, built-in auto transfer switches, and other features designed to take the complexity out of the process. Check out the new line-up here.
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- Win a $35k+ Travel Trailer from Liquified: After a successful campaign to give away a free RV last summer, Liquified is back for its second annual giveaway. This time, the company is giving us a chance to win a new 2026 Alliance Delta Solo ML166 travel trailer. Everyone is eligible to enter for free, but by shopping with the company, you’ll be able to earn additional chances to win. Check it out here.
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- RV Rental Prices on the Rise: GO RV Rentals has released its annual RV Rental Price Index for 2026, which brought sobering news for the industry. According to the report, the average price of renting an RV for a night in the US has gone up 8.1% from a year ago. In March of this year, that average price was $198, compared to $184 in 2025. Canadian renters also saw a modest increase, with the price bump going up an average of 3.7% year-over-year. Read more here.
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- Campers are Embracing AI and Other Technology: According to The Dyrt, campers are increasingly turning to AI to find good campsites throughout North America. The stats shown in the brand’s 2026 Camping Report indicate that 33.6% of respondents say they trust AI to provide a good recommendation, although right now, just 10.3% say they’ve used the technology in that way. A further 9.7% say they plan to utilize artificial intelligence in planning their camping trips this year. On top of that, more than half of the survey respondents say they plan to use satellite internet—read Starlink—while camping this year, with a third of those respondents saying they had already used it in 2025. Get the full report here.
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- Go RVing Shares 2025 Annual Report: Go RVing, the consumer-facing voice for the RV industry, released its 2025 Annual Report a few days back, sharing the impact of several of its initiatives. Those included launching the “Just Beyond Your Door” campaign to appeal to consumers, expanding its marketing in some experiential ways, and starting several Explore Camping Programs. The report, which details changes taking place within the industry, including RVers skewing younger and economic headwinds, offers insightful information on what worked and what needs to be tweaked moving forward. It is all very interesting and can be read in full here.
That’s a wrap for this week. See you next Friday for another rundown of the biggest stories from the RV and camping industries.
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.
