RV News: Hyundai Reveals Camper Van, KOA Goes to the Olympics and More
Other stories include The Dyrt's 2026 Camping Report, Winnebago's sustainability efforts, and Roadmaster's new line of truck bed products.
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Another week has come and gone, which means it’s time once again for our Friday RV news roundup. Here are the biggest stories from the industry this week.
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- Hyundai Made a Camper Van: Hot on the heels of Japanese automaker Honda announcing an upcoming travel trailer, Korean car conglomerate Hyundai is dipping its toe into the camper van space. This week, the company revealed its Staria Camper Concept in Europe, showing off a Class B model that includes an 800W all-electric powertrain with up to 250 miles of range. It also comes with a pop-up rooftop tent, a water filtration system, a lounge that folds flat to create a bed, and a galley kitchen complete with sink and mini-fridge. The camper looks sleek, fun, and well equipped, but the Staria van platform is only available in Europe and Asia, so it isn’t likely to make its way stateside. Still, it is fun to dream…
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- The Dyrt Launches 2026 Camping Report: In what has become somewhat of an annual tradition, The Dyrt—an online campsite discovery platform—has shared its Camping Report for 2026. The report is the result of an extensive survey of Dyrt members, a sample of the broader American populace, and camping property owners from across the country. As usual, we’ll get a regular trickle of insights and facts about the state of camping in the US in the weeks to come, but a few interesting notes from the first reveal include the fact that 2.6 million people went camping for the first time in 2025 and 82.4 million people overall, which is the second largest ever recorded by the data collectors. Also, RV camping remains the most popular option for, well, obvious reasons. Find out more here.
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- Go RVing Announces RV-2-50 Program: In 2026, America marks its 250th birthday, with celebrations set to take place throughout the year. But to get things started, Go RVing has announced a novel program that incentivizes traveling in an RV. The organization has launched its RV-2-50 program, which encourages travelers to share their experiences throughout the year, submitting photos and videos from the journeys they undertake. Participants are then eligible to win Go RVing swag or the grand prize of having all their camping fees paid for a year.
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- Roadmaster Wants to Protect the Bed of Your Truck: Roadmaster, a company best known for its line of RV towing products, has announced a new line of products designed to protect an often-overlooked part of your pickup. The brand’s new Front Bed Protector installs at the front wall of the truck bed and serves as a buffer against sliding cargo that could shift about in transit, causing damage due to sudden stops. The first iteration of the new product is designed with Ford F-Series trucks in mind, but Roadmaster says versions for Chevy and Ram trucks are in the works.
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- Winnebago Shares 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report: In its ongoing efforts to be more transparent with investors, shareholders, and the public at large, late last week Winnebago Industries shared its 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report. The seventh annual edition of the report shared key achievements and goals for the company, which include the establishment of a product sustainability steering committee, continued progress towards its goal of reducing freshwater consumption by 30%, and dramatic improvements in worker safety. It also touted its partnership with the Leave No Trace Foundation and its continued recognition as one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies, as named by Newsweek. Read more here.
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- KOA Continues Sponsorship of US Bobsled and Skeleton Teams: The 2026 Winter Olympics are now just a week away, and ahead of the start of those games in Milano Cortina, Italy, Kampgrounds of America is reaffirming its commitment to the US Bobsled and Skeleton teams. KOA has been a sponsor of those sports since 2009, and its logo will adorn the team sleds in the upcoming international competition. Read more here.
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- RVshare Now Offers One-Way Rentals: Looking for a more flexible way to rent and travel in an RV? You’re in luck, as this week, RVshare announced that it is now offering one-way rentals, allowing customers to pick up an RV in one place, spend time traveling in the vehicle, then drop it off at a different destination. The company says that according to its research, 71% of travelers indicate they would be more likely to rent an RV if they didn’t have to return to their starting point. The company also announced new turnkey national park travel options and has launched an RV Rental Advisor Team to assist travelers in planning their trips. RV Pro has the details here.
That’s all for this week. See you next Friday with another breakdown of everything that happened in 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.
