RV News: Meet the 27North TR-27 Expedition Truck, Kingstar’s New Truck Camper, and More
This week's news also includes a luxury Class B camper van, a new website for Aliner, and reorgs at Thor.
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At long last, it’s Friday, which means it’s also time for another edition of our weekly wrap-up of the latest news from the RV and camping industries. Here are some things that went down this past week that you might want to know about:
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- 27North Launches TR-27 Expedition Truck: While an increasing number of RV manufacturers have started leaning into the overlanding space, companies like 27North have been redefining what that market looks like. Case in point, this week the brand launched the new TR-27, an expedition truck that rides on the Ram 5500 4×4 chassis and comes custom-built to take on nearly any off-road adventure. The rig ships with a 5kWh lithium house battery, 350W of solar, a 100-gallon freshwater tank, and a fuel tank large enough to travel 800+ miles. Inside, the truck offers plenty of comfortable amenities, too, including a king-size bed, a wet bath with a cassette toilet, and a fully-equipped galley kitchen. Pricing for the four-season camper starts at $575,000. Find out more here.
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- Kingstar Debuts KRUZR 10 Truck Camper: Kingstar made waves in the truck-camping space this week, too, debuting its new KRUZR 10 model. Available as a slide-in or flatbed option, the KRUZR 10 is a hard-side truck camper that comes well-equipped for off-grid exploration. The rig includes up to 1.32W of solar and 1.38Ah house batteries. The floor plan includes a queen bed, a galley kitchen, and a versatile couch/bunk bed/dinette space. Check out the Kingstar website for more info.
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- Innova USA Sees Strong Interest in Roadtrip 595L Camper Van: This week, Innova USA shared that its luxury camper van models are seeing strong interest from the public and dealers alike. The company’s Roadtrip 595L model seems to be particularly sparking demand, thanks to its Mercedes Sprinter 144 chassis and long list of features that include a yacht-inspired interior design, adjustable multi-function table, 660Ah Victron house battery and 180W solar panels, and a kitchen that includes an induction cooktop, large cabinets, and an efficient 12V refrigerator. Check it out for yourself here.
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- Go RVing Shares New RV-2-50 Travel Itineraries: In case you haven’t looked at the calendar in a while, 2026 marks America’s 250th birthday. To commemorate the event, our friends at Go RVing have been sharing a number of road trip itineraries designed to help RVers make the most of the year-long celebration. This week, the organization revealed new options for Texas, New Mexico, and South Carolina, which join existing options for regional travel with routes that stretch from Florida to the Pacific Ocean, options for the Northwest, and all along the West Coast. Visit the Go RVing website for more travel inspiration.
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- Thor Reorganizes North American Operations: We tend to avoid too much talk about the business side of the RV industry, preferring to leave that to our more qualified colleagues. But one of the biggest stories of this past week is the reorganization efforts taking place at Thor, where the company is consolidating all of its North American efforts into two groups. One of those groups will fall directly under the Jayco umbrella, which will include Tiffin Motorhomes moving forward. Meanwhile, the second group will consist of Thor Motor Coach, Keystone, Dutchman, and Crossroads. Read more about this important shift in the industry here.
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- Renegade Ramps Up Production: If you need further evidence that the popularity of Class C coaches is on the rise, look no further than Renegade RV. This week, the luxury motorhome manufacturer announced that it has increased production capacity with the opening of a new 81,000-square-foot facility in Elkhart, IN. The new factory will produce Village, Vienna, and Veracruz models. RV News has more here.
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- Air Lift Company Now Offers Upgrade Kit for 2024-2025 Ford Ranger: Looking to improve stability, control, and ride height in your 2024 or 2025 Ford Ranger? You’re in luck, because this week Air Lift Company announced the availability of its ProSeries air spring kit for all Ranger models, save the Raptor. The kit is designed for professional installation and brings better steering response, minimized body roll, and other performance enhancements. Check it out here.
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- Aliner Launches New Website: A-frame travel trailer manufacturer Aliner has launched a new website designed to help potential customers learn more about the company’s excellent towables. The new site features slick new images and graphics, and is easy to navigate. It also includes a redesigned dealer portal with more information and additional resources. Explore everything the brand has to offer here.
That’s a wrap for this week’s RV news. See you next Friday for another update.
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.
