RV News: Airstream Cowboys Up, AEONrv Hits a Milestone, and Much More
This week's new includes the best new RV models of 2026, Winnebago's responsibility efforts, and a hike in entry fees for foreign visitors to America's national parks.
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After a brief hiatus for the holidays, our weekly roundup of news from the RV and camping industries returns with plenty of things to catch up on. Let’s dive right in:
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- Airstream Unveils Stetson + 6666 Special Edition Travel Trailer: This week, Airstream added another special edition travel trailer to its lineup, this time collaborating with Stetson and the Four Sixes Ranch to create a Western-inspired RV. The rig comes with a host of interesting features, including artwork and design elements that give a tip of the hat to the cowboys and ranchers that embody West Texas culture, and beyond. The 27-foot trailer sleeps four, includes 300W of solar panels, and a truly unique interior. Check out our full coverage here and visit the Airstream website for more info.
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- RV Pro Honors Best New Models of 2026: Hot on the heels of publishing our Wildsam Readers’ Choice Awards earlier this week, our friends at RV Pro are now handing out their awards for the best new RV models of 2026. The dedicated and knowledgeable team saw a lot of new motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheels, and other recreational vehicles over the past months and have put together an excellent list of great new floor plans and models. We won’t spoil the list, but some of our favorites made the cut, too, like the Keystone Walkabout, Newmar Supreme Aire, and the Bontrager Outdoors Comfort Line 21PD. Check out who else made the cut here and congrats to all of the winners.
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- Alliance RV and Go RVing are Headed to the Big Ten Championship Game: This weekend, the Big Ten Conference Championship game will take place in Indianapolis, pitting the #1 Ohio State Buckeyes against the #2 ranked Indiana Hoosiers in what is sure to be a matchup for the ages. But Alliance RV and Go RVing will also be on hand, as the two partner to showcase the RV lifestyle to attendees of the big game. They’ll do that by showcasing an Alliance Paradigm 388SP, a state-of-the-art fifth-wheel trailer that perfectly exemplifies where RV design and construction are at right now. If you’ll be in attendance, look for the rig in the parking lot in front of Lucas Oil Stadium.
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- AEONrv Has Shipped More Than 100 Vehicles: RV start-up AEONrv recently announced that it has passed a major milestone. The company, which builds coaches with all-electric interiors, has shipped more than 100 of its highly specialized vehicles. The brand’s models eschew traditional campers that use propane and shore power to keep things running, favoring instead the use of 800W solar panels and large Battle Born lithium house battery packs. As a result, owners can stay off-grid for longer periods of time, with complete energy independence. Explore everything this up-and-coming RV manufacturer has to offer on the AEONrv website.
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- Dragonfly Energy Launches Battle Born Power Stations: Move over Jackery, EcoFlow, and Bluetti, there’s a new power station manufacturer in town. This week, Dragonfly Energy announced that it is jumping into that increasingly crowded market by launching a line of Battle Born devices. Currently, the company offers two versions—Battle Born Power Station 3000 and Battle Born Power Station 5000—which come with impressive specs. The first of those boasts 3,000W of output and a 2,500Wh battery, while the larger offers 5,000W output and 5,100Wh of storage. Find out more here.
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- Winnebago Industries Ranks Among America’s Most Responsible Companies Once Again: Newsweek has released its picks for America’s Most Responsible Companies, and for the fourth year running, Winnebago Industries has earned a spot on the list. Recipients of this annual distinction are selected based on publicly available key performance indicators derived from corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and corporate citizenship reports, and an independent survey of US residents. For Winnebago, the focus is on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, building a more inclusive company, supporting local communities, and maintaining strong governance practices. Learn more here.
- Florida RV SuperShow Gets Even More Super: The Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa is still more than a month away, but those attending will have even more to see this year. RV News reports that the show has expanded its floor space to 1.3 million square feet, making it the largest edition of the show ever. If you’d like to attend, you can learn more on the show’s official website.
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- Overland Expo SoCal Adds “Outdoor Lifestyle Pavilion”: When the Overland Expo SoCal event kicks off for the second time in March of 2026, it will have a new attraction for attendees. Organizers of the event say the show will now include an Outdoor Lifestyle Pavilion that will include gear, accessories, and products designed to augment and support overlanding adventures. Product categories will include camping, surfing, paddle sports, mountain biking, hiking, and photography. In other words, all of the things we love in one place. If the new display is a hit, don’t be too surprised if it appears at other Overland Expo events.
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- National Park Entry Fees to Go Up for Foreign Visitors: America’s national parks are popular destinations for both US citizens and those visiting from abroad. But next year, foreign travelers will face a steep price increase for the entry fees to those iconic destinations. Last week, the Department of the Interior announced a new “America First” initiative that will raise the price of an annual pass to the parks to $250 for anyone who isn’t an American citizen. US residents will still pay $80 for the pass. Foreign travelers entering the parks without an annual pass will be charged $100 per person, in addition to the normal entry fees. The new pricing starts on January 1, 2026. CNN has more details here.
That’s all for this week. See you next Friday for another rundown of the latest news from the RV 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.
