RV News: Roadtrek’s Play Line Expands, New RV Accessories, and More

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After a flurry of news from the big Florida RV SuperShow last week, things have calmed down a bit this week. Still, there are plenty of things to catch up on, so let’s dive in.

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Roadtrek Expands ‘Play Series’ Line of Class B Models: Here’s an announcement of new RV models that slipped under our radar last week. Camper van specialists Roadtrek were also on hand in Tampa and announced some new additions to its Class B Play Series. Those additions include the Play+ and the Play+Slumber, both of which bring some exciting enhancements. For instance, the Play+ model comes with a 300Ah lithium house battery, an electronic sofa bed, an updated interior décor, and more. Meanwhile, the Play+Slumber is built to comfortably sleep up to five people, making it an excellent option for families. Find out more here.
KOA Announces Icon Awards for Excellence: Last week, Kampgrounds of America announced the new KOA Icon Awards, designed to shine a spotlight on the campgrounds that exhibit exceptional operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and a commitment to the KOA brand. The awards are given to the top ten percent of the company’s campgrounds in North America, which will be highlighted with special logos on KOA.com. Winners were announced at the brand’s recent annual convention held in San Antonio, TX.

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RV Trader Lists Best Dogs for RVing: Dogs and camping are a natural fit, allowing us to enjoy time outdoors with our four-legged friends. But have you ever wondered if some dog breeds are a better fit for the RV lifestyle or even which type of dog works best for your approach to RVing? This week, the RV Trader—an online platform for buying and selling recreational vehicles—shared a blog post that looks to answer those questions. The post, which you can read here, matches RV personality types (casual campers, adventure seekers, etc.) with the dog breeds that make the best companions for them. The article also shares which dogs are best overall for RVing. Why won’t spoil who comes out on top, but let’s just say there aren’t a lot of surprises.
Vanlife Move Seeking RVs and Extras: Have a particularly good looking RV or face? Paramount Pictures is currently shooting a film in Washington state and is looking for vehicles—and extras—for an upcoming shoot. Scenes for the movie will be shot in Enumclaw, WA (Feb. 12-14) and Grand Coulee, WA (Mar. 27-30). Per RV Pro, the producers are looking for “sprinter vans, camper vans, RVs, teardrops, pop ups” and so on. But if you don’t have a rig, you can also send them your headshot for a chance to appear in the film. Contact the production team at [email protected].
Harbinger Raises $100 Million in Funding: Harbinger Motors, which develops and manufactures electric truck chassis, has raised $100 million in its latest round of funding. Why is this news on an RV website? Because the company has partnered with Thor Industries to develop hybrid and electric RVs. In fact, Thor is one of the primary investors in Harbinger with the hopes of creating low- or zero-emission vehicles that are easier on the environment. The latest influx of funds will help it ramp up production and continue further research and development. Our friends at RV News have more insights here.

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Soaring Eagle Campers Joins RVIA: Lightweight aluminum truck camper manufacturer Soaring Eagle has joined the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA). The brand received approval for membership last month and officially became a part of the community on January 1, 2025. Membership provides access to more RV shows and should help the start-up gain wider exposure. It also means Soaring Eagle campers are built to RVIA’s exacting standards.
Transferflow Offers New 40-Gallon Refueling Tank System for Truck Bed: Looking to upgrade the range and fuel capacity of your tow vehicle or work truck? This week, Transferflow announced a new addition to its extensive catalog of refueling products. In this case, the latest offering is a 40-gallon tank designed to fit in the bed of a truck and under a toolbox. The unit is compatible with gas, diesel, and kerosene, and comes with everything you need to install, including a 12V pump, 12′ hose, a nozzle, fuel cap, and more. For more details, click here.

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RVi Launches Line of Universal Permanent Jack Pads: RVi is best known for its line of flat towing products, including portable braking systems, but this week it expanded its catalog with a new product. The company announced a line of universal permanent jack pads called GrabPads, which come in 8″-9″ and 10″-12″ sizes. They’re also sold in two-, four-, and six-packs to meet a wide array of RV needs. The pads install in under 30 seconds and add additional stability and support. Check them out here.
Love’s Continues to Expand RV Hook-Ups: Love’s convenience stores are usually some of the best places to stop for gas, drinks, and snacks on any road trip. But now, the company is expanding its appeal to RVers by adding even more hookups to various locations. According to RV Travel, Love’s will add 83 RV hookups to 17 of its locations, which will bring the total number of stores that cater to RVers to over a hundred. Reportedly, those outlets will also expand the fresh foods they have on offer, giving us even more reasons to stop—and stay—in the months ahead.

That’s a wrap for this week’s RV news round-up. See you next Friday for another recap of everything happening in the industry.

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