RV News: Grand Design’s New Class B Model, the World’s Largest Rooftop Tent, and Much More
The end of another busy week is in sight, which means it’s also time for a quick round-up of everything that went down this week in the RV and camping industry. Here are a few stories you may want to learn more about:
- Grand Design Reveals New Class B Adventure Van: This week, Grand Design continued its venture into the motorized RV space by announcing the new Lineage Series VT luxury camper van. Built on the Ford Transit platform, this model includes a unique, ultra-quiet air conditioner, a 48V Lithium-Ion battery bank, an AquaHaven Rainshower System. Built-in solar, pop-up roof tent, and a panoramic double-paned skylight are also part of the package. Check out the video above for a full tour of this intriguing new vehicle.
Photo Credit: Roofnest
- Roofnest Introduces “World’s Largest Rooftop Tent”: If you’re in the market for a new rooftop tent, but need something with a little extra space, the latest option from Roofnest may be to your liking. This week, the company announced the new Condor 2 XXL Air, which it claims is the largest rooftop tent in the world. At 51 square feet of mattress space, it’s hard to argue with that claim. At that size, it actually has room for four people. Find out more here.
- Winnebago Joins Forces with Leave No Trace: This week, Winnebago announced that it is partnering with nonprofit Leave No Trace to promote sustainable RV camping and boating. The two organizations are working together to educate and inform RVers on how to adopt the LNT seven principles, allowing all of us to enjoy the outdoors while also protecting it for future generations. Read more about these efforts here.
Photo Credit: EcoFlow
- EcoFlow Launches Upgraded Portable A/C and Powered Cooler: Energy storage solutions company EcoFlow has launched two new products. The brand best known for its portable power stations has released the Wave 3 portable air conditioner, which works great for RVs, tents, and other small enclosed spaces, and the Glacier Classic powered cooler in 35L, 45L, and 55L sizes. Both products are updates of existing devices, bringing improved efficiency and performance. You can learn more about both units on the EcoFlow website, and read our review of the Wave 3 here.
- Outdoor Alliance Sends Open Letter to Congress Asking for Full-Funding for US Forest Service and BLM: It’s no secret that the Trump Administration and the Department of Government Efficiency have been slashing budgets across the entire government. Those cuts have been so severe that some departments and organizations are struggling to continue to provide support and services. This week, in an effort to turn the tide on those efforts, the Outdoor Industry Alliance (along with 74 partners from the outdoor recreation space) asked Congress to fully fund the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management in 2026. That includes providing $170 million for major recreation efforts. You can read the full letter here.
Photo Credit: Getty
- Tariffs on Solar Panels Could Climb to 3,500%: Solar panels have become a staple of the RV industry, extending opportunities for off-grid camping and clean power on the go. But it could get a lot more expensive to add those solar panels to your rig or for manufacturers to use them in their new models. That’s because the Trump administration is now threatening to slap tariffs on solar panels made in Southeast Asia, with some import duties climbing as high as 3,500%. If enacted, the new tariffs would be on solar cells made in Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam, with each country facing increasing taxes based on current trade deficits, manufacturing incentives, and their willingness to cooperate with the US government. CNN has a full report here.
- Truma Hosts 5th Annual Spring Clean-Up This Saturday: The RV heating and cooling specialists at Truma are getting set for the company’s 5th annual spring clean-up event, taking place on Saturday, April 26, in Elkhart, IN. Over the past half-decade, the brand has designed a Saturday in April to give back to the community by collecting trash and cleaning up the 10-acre High Drive Park. Truma joined the Elkhart adopt-a-park program when it first started this Earth Day tradition back in 2020. Employees and other volunteers will be on hand to assist with the operation. To join in yourself, click here.
That’s all for this week. See you next Friday for another edition of our weekly rundown of the latest RV and camping news.
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