RV News: Supertramp’s New Hard-Sided Truck Camper, What It’s Like to Own an EarthRoamer, and Much More

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The RV and camping industry had another busy week, with a slew of announcements and stories. Here is our weekly round-up of the most important things you might like to know from the past seven days:

Supertramp Launches Hard-Sided Truck Camper: Supertramp Campers has made a mark in the truck camper space by creating a line of excellent pop-up models made from durable carbon fiber. Now, the brand is jumping into the hard-sided space with the introduction of the Flagship HT, a lightweight four-season option that comes with some nice features, including 330W of solar and 800Ah lithium house batteries. Inside, the camper is bright and airy, thanks to a surprising number of windows, and is equipped with a queen-size bed, a 65L refrigerator, keyless entry, and a portable cassette toilet. Prices start at $ 65,975. GearJunkie has a first-look at this impressive new entry.

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The Cyberphoenix is a Slide-In Camper for the Cybertruck: While we’re on the subject of truck campers, Tesla Cybertruck owners also have a new option from Phoenix Pop-Ups to convert their EV into an RV. The Cyberphoneix is a slide-in model that includes a kitchenette with a stove and sink, a powered cooler, and an indoor and outdoor shower. The camper comes with an 800W solar panel, a 400Ah lithium battery, and a 2,000W inverter. Find out more here.
Autoevolution Takes a Look at the “Family-Ready” 2025 Thor Riviera: If you’re in the market for a new family-friendly Class A model, you may want to head over to Autoevolution to check out their review of the 2025 Thor Riviera. The car-focused website lauds the newest edition of this diesel pusher for its roomy interior, modern design, and very long list of amenities. The reviewer was even impressed with the Rivera’s $354,060 price tag, acknowledging that’s a lot of money while also saying buyers get a lot of bang for their buck. The coach is available in three floor plans, with room for up to eight people depending on the model. Find out more about the Thor Riviera here.

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What It’s Like to Own an EarthRoamer Overland Vehicle: In the overlanding and expedition communities, owning an EarthRoamer adventure vehicle is an aspirational goal. After all, these go-anywhere truck-based off-roaders are built to take on the toughest terrain on the planet, while delivering a luxurious living experience in a remote location. But with price tags that start around $800,000, you can understand why anyone would be hesitant to make such a big purchase without doing a lot of research first. This week, our friends over at GearJunkie offered help with that process by providing an in-depth look at what it’s like to own, drive, and live in an EarthRoamer. The story provides lots of insight and details and is worth a read, even if you just admire these engineering marvels from afar. Check it out here.

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Kawasaki Debuts Electric UTV: This week, Kawasaki took the wraps off its first-ever all-electric four-wheel vehicle by introducing the new NAV 4e. The iconic Japanese company calls the ute a “PTV”—as in personal transportation vehicle—and has equipped it with an electric drivetrain that gives it a maximum speed of up to 19 MPH. The basic entry model is disappointingly powered by lead-acid batteries, but the LE and Limited editions make the leap to lithium cells. The high-end version even comes with a 7” digital display, an onboard audio system, a brush guard front bumper, floor lighting, a flip-down windshield, and upgraded seats. The plush new EV is designed more for cruising neighborhoods and campgrounds, rather than off-road trails. Pricing starts at $12,999.
Pleasure-Way Salutes Its Top Dealers: Canadian Class B manufacturer Pleasure-Way took time this week to recognize its top dealerships, which it says exemplifies outstanding customer service, knowledge, and overall sales and service performance. This year’s winners include the following: Fretz RV in Souderton, PA; Happy Daze RV in Sacramento, CA; Johnson RV in Sandy, OR; La Mesa RV Center, San Diego, CA; La Mesa RV Center in Davie, FL; La Mesa RV Center in Phoenix, AZ; La Mesa RV in Mesa, AZ; National Indoor RV in Lewisville, Texas; Oconnor RV in Chilliwack, British Columbia; Traveland RV in Airdrie, Alberta, and VR Rive-Sud Levis – Quebec. Congrats to these great RV dealerships.

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80% of Campers Plan National Park Stays for 2025: If you haven’t been keeping up on current events, you may not know that the National Park Service is facing some severe challenges heading into the busy 2025 travel season. Thanks to budget cuts and the firing of over a thousand staff members, the NPS is now scrambling to provide services to visitors. If you’d like to know more, we detailed all of this in a dedicated post on RV.com yesterday. All of that information is put further into context when this week The Dyrt revealed that 80% of the respondents to its 2025 Camping Report indicated they were planning to camp inside a national park this year. With some campground reservations closed or delayed, it could be even more difficult to book a stay at your favorite park this year. Watch the Park Service website for updates and use recreation.gov to help book your site.
Will the EPA Repeal California’s Advanced Clean Trucks Regulations?: If you’ve been following the drama surrounding California’s Advanced Clean Trucks rules, you probably already know the regulations have been controversial. In short, the California Air Resources Board is looking to spur the adoption of large electric trucks by mandating that chassis manufacturers should move to EVs or face a sales ban in the state. Because those chassis are also used for RVs, this meant a potential ban on sales of motorhomes in the state, unless EV quotas were met. Now, those regulations—along with the Advanced Clean Cars II and the Omnibus Low NOx regulation—have been submitted to the EPA for review and now face possible repeal. Considering the Trump Administration isn’t all that keen on electric vehicles, there is a good chance that this regulatory action could go away. Stay tuned for further updates and for more info on the topic, read our summary here.