RV News: Rossmönster has a New Class B Adventure Van, AEONrv Goes Big, and Much More
Other news highlights include 2027 model year updates from Grand Design and Thor and a truck camper company that is soaring.
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Summer has officially arrived at long, which means it’s prime season for RV camping. But before you head off on an adventure this weekend, we have just enough time to cover the latest RV news. Let’s dive in:
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- Rossmönster Debuts New Class B Adventure Van: An exciting new RV is set to make its debut at Overland Expo PNW this weekend, where Rossmönster will take the wraps off its new Loft adventure vehicle. The rig is the first molded-body Class B model made in America, and comes with some amazing features. Those include a Sprinter AWD chassis, a spacious living area, a 1,000Ah lithium house battery, 440W of solar, in-floor hydronic heating, and four-season insulation. Pricing starts at $284,987. We’re planning an in-depth look at the Loft for early next week, but for now, you can find out more here.
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- AEONrv Unveils New EXT Model: AEONrv, the innovative RV manufacturer building gas-powered motorhomes with fully electric interiors, has announced the all-new AEONrv EXT model. This extended-wheelbase camper offers room for four people, can tow two 5,000 lbs, and comes with a gear garage that can accommodate four bikes. The company says that the EXT now has a fully wood-free interior and is made using recycled plastic foam, which cuts cabinetry weight by as much as 50 percent. The vehicle also comes with a 10.24kWh lithium battery pack and 1200W of solar, enabling days of off-grid travel and camping. The EXT will make its public debut at Overland Expo PNW this weekend. Learn more here.
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- Overland Expo PNW is This Weekend!: In case you couldn’t tell from the two posts above, Overland Expo PNW takes place this weekend. The event starts today— Friday, June 26—and runs through Sunday, June 28, with plenty to see and do. The show is going down at the Deschutes County Expo Center in Redmond, OR, where you’ll find 300+ exhibitors on hand, 175+ seminars to attend, and thousands of like-minded people checking out the latest gear, vehicles, and other equipment that make off-road and off-grid camping fun and exciting. Get more info—and purchase tickets—here.
- Grand Design Reveals Updated Imagine Towables: It is that time of the year when major RV brands show off the latest upgrades to their existing models and start to tease all-new rigs coming soon. This week, Grand Design got into the swing of things by revealing some nice updates that are coming to its Imagine line of travel trailers. The 2027 edition of these campers will get new cabinet and flooring designs, a backsplash in the kitchen, backlit bathroom mirrors, and more pet-friendly features. RV News has the full rundown here.
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- Thor Shows Off Diesel Pusher Upgrades for 2027: While we’re on the subject of updates coming to the new model year RVs, Thor Motor Coach continued its announcements this week after revealing upgrades to its Class A, B, and C models last week. This time, we received news on the company’s diesel models, which come with new interior colors and exterior paint schemes, along with changes to the cockpit. The Palazzo coach also gets residential flooring, while the Aria and Riviera get upgraded HD cameras, too. RV Business has the full scoop here.
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- Thor Also Updates Its Super C Motorhomes: Thor wasn’t quite done with its 2027 model announcements, as it also shared what to expect in its Super C coaches in the coming year. Those upgrades include a new 12″ touchscreen in the cockpit of the Inception and Pasadena motorhomes, as well as a new rear-bath floor plan. Those rigs also have the option to add a third A/C unit, with other refined updates including porcelain tile flooring and new interior decor options. Meanwhile, the Magnitude and Omni rigs get new vinyl flooring, a new front cap, a full-width kitchen window, and an A/C unit that is now equipped with a heat pump. RV Pro covers all of those new features here.
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- Hipcamp Shares Its 50 Favorite Places to Camp Right Now: Hipcamp, the online campsite discovery platform, has announced its selections for the site’s 50 Favorite Places to Camp Right Now. The list, which includes campsites in 35 states, was curated by the Hipcamp editorial staff and features everything from RV-friendly and glamping locations to places that are perfect for car and tent camping. The criteria used in picking these 50 places include outstanding reviews from campers, standout settings, cultural and travel trends, and more. Check out the full list here.
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- Tune Outdoor Creates Modular Interior Upgrades for Overlanders: While we’re on the topic of overlanding, this week lightweight truck camper manufacturer Tune Outdoor launched a line of modular upgrades to outfit an overlanding vehicle. The new products include benches, counters, and other furnishings designed to work with the brand’s M1 and M1L campers, giving owners more options for versatility and utility. Check out our full coverage of the Interior Systems here.
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- Soaring Eagle Campers Eclipses 2025 Sales in First Half of 2026: We tend to stay away from the financial and sales side of the RV business here at RV.com, but this week we received encouraging news that is worth sharing. Soaring Eagle Campers, which makes all-aluminum truck campers, has announced that it has already surpassed its sales numbers for 2025, even though we’re only halfway through 2026. That’s great news for the company, which has been doing some interesting things in the truck camper space. While other brands have struggled so far this year, it’s nice to see a positive story from within the industry. Congrats to the Soaring Eagle team for getting off to such a blistering start.
That’s all for this week. Join us again next Friday for another roundup of the latest news 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.
