RV News: The Best RVs of 2027, Production Ready EvoTrex-PG5 to Debut at CES, and More
Other stories include the top RV manufacturers of the year and new e-bikes from Segway, Amflow, and Aventon.
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Another week has come and gone, which means it’s once again time for our Friday RV industry news roundup. Here are a few stories from the past few days that you might want to know about:
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- RV Pro Announces Editors’ Picks for the Best New Models of 2027: The new year may still be a couple of months off, but the 2027 model year for RVs is already upon us. With that in mind, the editors over at RV Pro have announced their picks for the best new models for the year ahead, with some great motorized and towable rigs earning a spot on the list, which you can read in its entirety here. Some of our favorites made the cut, including the Airstream World Traveler, the Winnebago Elora/Resa, and the Ember RV Touring Edition 285DBL., amongst numerous others.
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- Production-Ready Evotrex Travel Trailer to Debut at 2027 CES: We’ve been covering the progress of the high-tech Evotrex-PG5 travel trailer since it was announced earlier this year, and it looks like it is getting closer to becoming a reality. A press release this week indicates that a production-ready version of the new towable, which comes with a 43kWh battery and a 1.5kW rooftop solar array, will make its debut at the 2027 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, with digital premiere set for January 5 . The rig will reportedly be priced at $119,990, with a fully loaded version topping out at $159,990. Read more about this exciting new RV here and stay tuned for further details.
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- 25 Manufacturers Given Quality Circle Award by RVDA: The Recreational Vehicle Dealers Association shared the results of its 32nd annual Dealer Satisfaction Index (DSI) survey this week, awarding 25 RV manufacturers its coveted Quality Circle Award. The survey included more than 600 dealerships across North America, with participants rating 3000 RV brands; the winners earned top honors for reliability/quality, parts, warranty, and sales. As usual, top brands like Thor, Winnebago, Forest River, Airstream, and others received high marks. RV News has a complete list of winners here.
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- Over 35,000 People Tour RVs at Balloon Fiesta: The annual Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta took place from October 3–11 in New Mexico, with the Go RVing team on hand for its third experiential event of the year. Over those days, more than 35,000 people stopped by to check out the three RVs that were on display. That helps the organization achieve its goal of exposing more people to the RVing lifestyle and what these vehicles bring to the table. The next experiential event will take place in Dallas, TX at the Pickleball World Championship, which runs from November 2–8.
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- Overland Expo East is Next Weekend: Just a reminder to the overlanders, off-roaders, and boondockers out there that the final event on the Overland Expo 2026 calendar takes place next weekend in Arrington, VA. That’s when and where this year’s edition of Overland Expo East takes place, with hundreds of vendors and vehicle manufacturers on hand to show off their wares. You’ll also find dozens of seminars to attend, live music, great food, and onsite camping. It is a can’t-miss for all East Coast overlanders.
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- Love’s Continues to Expand for RVers: Love’s Travel Stops are quickly becoming one of the most reliable and fun places for RVers to stop along their travels, with a growing number of locations throughout the country. This week, the brand announced that it is continuing its growth with new stores in Kingman, AZ and Casper, WY. Both locations have something to offer RVers, including dump stations, full RV hookups, dog parks, laundry facilities, and more, including fresh food, snacks, drinks, and everything else you need for a long road trip. RV Business has further details here.
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- Segway Debuts New Xyber Air E-Bike: It’s no secret that e-bikes are popular with RVers, opening new options for exploring a location, running errands, or just going for a ride. One of our favorite brands announced a new model this week, with the Segway Xyber Air making its official debut. This model offers a range of up to 58 miles, has a 330 lb. payload capacity, and comes with an 80mm front suspension and hydraulic disc brakes. MSRP is $1999.99. Learn more here.
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- Amflow Brings PX-Carbon Pro E-MTB Stateside: In other e-bike news, Amflow has announced that its PX-Carbon Pro model is now available in the US. This high-end e-MTB delivers amazing performance, an extremely quiet, yet powerful, motor, a 700Wh battery with fast charging capabilities, and a full-suspension mountain bike frame built for taking on the toughest climbs and most exhilarating descents. We recently reviewed the Amflow TL Carbon Pro and were incredibly impressed, and this model looks to take performance to the next level. It won’t come cheap, though, as this bike sells for $10,199, making it an option for serious mountain bikers only. Find out more here.
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- Aventon Introduces New Limited Edition E-MTB: One last e-bike story for the week, this time with news from Aventon. This is another of our favorite e-bike brands, and this week the company announced a very limited edition e-MTB. The all-new Current LTD comes with a RockShox Ultimate suspension, a SRAM X0 Transmission, Maven Ultimate Brakes, and a striking paint scheme. It wall also have similar performance as other Current models, with a range of up to 105 miles and pedal-assisted speeds of 28 MPH, but only 99 of LTD bikes are available world wide. It has an MSRP of $7,999. Check out the Aventon website to learn more, including the full line of Current e-MTB options.
That’s a wrap for this week’s RV news recap. See you next Friday when we’ll once again cover the top stories from the 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.
