RV News: Best RVs of 2026, New Ember RV Models, and More
Other stories include the revival of a Coachmen travel trailer nameplate and new RV components from Airxcel.
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Friday brings the end of another busy week, with plenty of RV news to cover. So before we all get started with our weekend, here are the biggest headlines from the past few days:
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- RV Pro Reveals the Best New Models for 2026: Looking for a new RV, but not sure which models are worth checking out? Our friends at RV Pro are here to help, as the website has just revealed its top picks for the Best New Models of 2026. As usual, the line-up is diverse and interesting, with options from Forest, River, Thor, Winnebago, REV Group, and a host of independent brands. It also includes some of our favorites, too, like the Winnebago Thrive 26FKD, the Keystone Walkabout, and the Bontrager Outdoors Comfor 21PD. Check out the full list here.
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- Ember Introduces Two New Models at Toronto RV Show: If you’re heading to the Toronto Fall RV Show this weekend, you’ll have a chance to scout out two new towables from Ember RV. The company is using the show to introduce the new Touring Edition 2300MLL and the compact E-Series LE 12FK. Both rigs exhibit the brand’s exceptional build quality, with the Touring Edition offering a more comfortable and luxurious experience, while the E-Series model targets first-time buyers and minimalist outdoor explorers. Visit EmberRV.com for more information.
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- Coachmen is Bringing Back the Freedom Express Liberty Edition Travel Trailer: This week, Coachmen RV announced that it is reviving its Freedom Express Liberty Edition towable. Initially, the travel trailer will come with two floor plans, including the 330BHJJ bunkhouse model, along with the 330RKS couples camper. Two additional models will be announced at a later date. Features include a queen-size bed, electric stabilizing jacks, a tankless water heater, an automotive-style front cap, and washer/dryer prep. Find out more at coachmenrv.com.
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- Suburban Launches Innovative Water Heater/Furnace Combo: Airxcel sub-brand Suburban has launched a new product designed to keep RVers more comfortable in their rigs. The company’s new RV One device is an all-in-one solution that serves as an on-demand water heater and furnace. In addition to being highly efficient, the component is smaller and lighter than two separate heating units, making this a great option for RV manufacturers looking to save space in small travel trailers, Class B and C motorhomes, and other vehicles.
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- Coleman-Mach Debuts New Energy-Efficient A/C: Coleman-Mach, which is also a subsidiary of Airxcel, unveiled a new energy-efficient air conditioner this week. The rooftop-mounted IntelliCool A/C unit cranks out 18,000 BTUs of power, offers 360º multi-directional airflow, and built-in soft-start technology. The device is reportedly very quiet and offers variable speed settings. RV Business has the skinny here.
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- Dragonfly Awarded Patent on Battery Communication Tech: Dragonfly Energy, which makes the popular Battle Born line of lithium batteries, was given a patent this week for its battery communication system. The InteLigence comms technology uses a mesh network to allow for various components—including batteries, controllers, and wireless devices—to more efficiently share information with each other. RV News has more details here.
That’s all of the important news from across the RV industry this week. See you next Friday for another round-up of the biggest and most interesting stories from this 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.
