RV News: Storyteller MODE Vans Get a Glow-Up, Grand Design’s Next Motorhome, and Much More

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After taking last week off to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, we’re back with another weekly round-up of the latest news from the RV and camping industry. There is a lot to cover this week, so let’s dive right in.

Storyteller Overland Shares 2025 Mode Van Lineup: 2025 is almost here, and to celebrate, Storyteller Overland shared its MODE van lineup for the coming year. That includes some exciting updates and upgrades to its Beast MODE model, along with its Classic and Dark MODE vehicles. Highlights include brighter, more modern finishes, enhanced LED lighting, new exterior colorways, and more. RV Business has the full rundown here.

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Adventurer Truck Campers Debuts 80RB Overland Edition: Yakima, Washington-based Adventurer Truck Campers is giving one of its most popular and versatile models a nice upgrade. The company’s 80RB camper is getting a special Overlander Edition version that includes 400W of solar, 100Ah of lithium power storage, a 12V refrigerator/freezer and A/C unit, a powered rear awning, a JBL wireless speaker system, and much more. Check out all the details on the Truck Camper Magazine website.
Grand Design to Reveal Second Motorhome at Tampa RV Show: Earlier this year, the RV industry took notice as Grand Design rolled out its first-ever motorized RV. That coach came in the form of the excellent Class C Lineage Series M, which was lauded for its excellent build quality and innovative design. At the time, we knew that the brand was working on other motorized vehicles, but when they would arrive and how they would differ from the Series M wasn’t always clear. Now, we have a clearer picture, as this week GD announced the Lineage Series F, a Super Class C that will make its debut at the Florida SuperShow in Tampa, which takes place January 15-19, 2025. Stay tuned for more info on this exciting new RV in the weeks ahead.

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European Company 3D Prints Teardrop Trailer Made From Recycled Materials: Want proof that cutting-edge RV design isn’t necessarily coming from within the traditional RV industry? Then check out this story from Design Boom, which shares details of a Ukrainian-German company called LEMKI Robotix, which just created a lightweight and comfortable teardrop trailer using 3D printing. Better still, the materials used in construction are made almost entirely from recycled plastic water bottles, making this little camper good for the environment. For now, the cool little teardrop is just a science project, but hopefully it will grow into a real consumer product in the near future.
RV Pro Picks Best News RVs of 2025: It’s that time of year again where everyone—including us, so stay tuned—are handing out awards for their favorite product. This week, our friends at RV Pro did just that, announcing their picks for the Best New RVs for 2025. This year, there were 22 recipients of these awards from industry stalwarts like Winnebago, Thor, and Forest River, along with promising independent brands like Ember, Storyteller Overland, and Outside Van. We won’t spoil the winners, but there are a lot of great vehicles on the list. Check them out for yourself here.

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inTech Takes Home RVDA Quality Circle Awards: Towables manufacturer inTech cleaned up in the year-end RV Dealer Association’s annual Quality Circle Awards. This week, the company announced that its Luna, Flyer, Sol, and Aucta models all took home the coveted prize, which is handed out for scoring well in the 2024 RV Dealer Satisfaction Index survey. Congrats to everyone at inTech for earning this outstanding recognition.
Forest River Earns RVDA Awards, Too: Forest River also took home several RVDA Quality Circle Awards for several of its sub-brands. Those include East to West RV winning for its Ahara, Blackthorn fifth-wheels, its Della Terra, Longitude, Silver Lake travel trailers, and Takoda toy hauler, as well as its motorized Alita and Entrada motorhomes. Additionally, Coachmen RV won for its Apex and Northern Spirit towables and Class B Beyond, Galleria, and Nova vehicles. Finally, Shasta RV was honored for its I-5 Edition and Compact travel trailers. Congrats to these amazing brands as well.