Coming off the long Memorial Day weekend, it has been a short but eventful week across the RV industry. Here’s the latest news you might want to have on your radar:
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- Coachmen Launches “American Spirit” Line of Travel Trailers: Building on the success of its Northern Spirit line of towables made specifically for the Canadian market, Coachmen has introduced similar RVs just for American buyers. This week, the company announced the launch of the new American Spirit brand, which brings the same models and floor plans from Canada to the US, with a few tweaks and refinements for good measure. Those updates include refreshed exteriors and new branding designed to reflect “the freedom, adventure, and spirit of the American road.” These travel trailers are available in a variety of sizes and layouts, with options for just about every buyer. The video above offers a look at the 2963BH floor plan, but there are numerous others to explore. Check out the Coachmen American Spirit webpage to view them all.
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- Jayco Celebrates 25 Years of Jay Flight: Jayco marked a very special anniversary this week with an event held in Middlebury, IN. There, the RV manufacturer introduced its lineup of 2027 Jay Flight towables, just as the nameplate celebrates its 25th anniversary. The first Jay Flight models rolled off the assembly line way back in 2005, in both travel trailer and fifth-wheel versions. Since then, the company has sold more than 400,000 Jay Flight rigs, making it one of the top-selling models of all time. Congratulations to the Jayco team for an outstanding and continued run of success with this excellent line of RVs.
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- The Dyrt and Grand Design Name the 10 Best Places to Go RVing: The latest top-ten list from The Dyrt is in, and this time it’s all about the best places to go RVing in the US. For this list, the online campsite discovery platform joined forces with Grand Design and selected an impressive set of destinations. Those include Swan Bay Resort in New York, Anchor Down RV Resort in Tennessee, and Catherine’s Landing in Arkansas, among others. Obviously, all of the picks are built specifically with RVs in mind and include all the amenities you would expect on site. Check out the full list here.
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- Go RVing Expands America 250 Road Trip Itineraries: The summer travel season is officially underway, and our friends over at Go RVing are ready to offer plenty of suggestions on where to go and what to do. For the past few months, the organization has been sharing suggestions to celebrate America 250, including options to drive Route 66 on its 100th birthday and attend the World Cup. But there are also plenty of other options with trips varying in length and destination. Everything falls under the RV-2-50 campaign, which includes fun travel guides, an RVing passport, and a chance to win $5,000 of camping fees. The latest additions include itineraries for Missouri and Pennsylvania. Check it all out here.
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- Roadmaster Intros Guardian XL Rock Shield for Toads: Looking to protect your towed vehicle from rock chips, a cracked windshield, and broken headlights while in transit? If so, the latest product from Roadmaster will definitely be of interest. The company has introduced an XL version of its Guardian Rock Shield, which fits over the front of the vehicle, protecting it from road debris. The new Guardian XL is available now and is designed for larger rigs. Check it out here.
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- GearJunkie Highlights the All-New Gear from Overland Expo West: We’re now nearly two weeks out from Overland Expo West 2026, but we’re still getting insights into everything that was introduced at the show. A few days back, GearJunkie shared a rundown of the latest and greatest gear and vehicles that they saw in Flagstaff, with lots of interesting products earning a mention. In addition to new rigs like the Winnebago Arka and the AT Overland Aterra, there is a host of off-road-focused upgrades and add-ons. Check out the full story here.
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- Is a Battery-Powered Starlink Mini in the Works?: The Starlink Mini has been a game changer for many, truly providing fast internet service anywhere you want to go. That is, as long as you have a power source to keep it running when you wander off-grid. But, that may be changing soon, too. According to The Verge, a new version of the Mini is in the works, and this time it comes with a built-in power source, allowing it to run completely on its own for some amount of time. Get the details here.
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- Road & Track Names the Best Rooftop Tents: In the market for a rooftop tent and wondering which ones are worth your money? Road & Track is here to help, as this week the automotive mag named the best models for your consideration. Categories include the best overall, the best budget option, the largest capacity, and easiest setup. R&T‘s recommendation? The Rugged Ridge takes home top honors. Read the fully story here.
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- Yeti Debuts Summer Anthem Collection: With America 250 celebrations officially getting underway across the US, everyone’s gearing up for a fun and busy summer. That includes the fine folks over at Yeti, where the outdoor brand has just launched its Summer Anthem Collection, which includes a selection of popular products now available in patriotic red, white, and blue colors. Those include things like Roadie and Tundra coolers, Rambler water bottles and tumblers, and more. Check it all out here.
That’s all for this week. Join us again next Friday for another rundown 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.
