This Week in RV News (June 23, 2023)

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Each week there is far more news from the RV industry and lifestyle than we have time to cover. To make up for that, we offer a weekly roundup of the most interesting and important stories that you may have missed. Here’s what you need to know:

Airstream Introduces New Rangeline Class B: Airstream has taken the wraps off the 2024 edition of its popular Rangeline Class B camper van. New features include a redesigned RAM ProMaster 3500 chassis, an upgraded suspension with more ground clearance, and improved storage functionality. Find out more here.
Jayco Holds 4th Annual RV Day for Boys & Girls Club: Last week, Jayco, along with parent company Thor, held the 4th annual Boys & Girls Club RV Day in Middlebury, Indiana. More than 120 younger stopped by to tour multiple RV models, many of which are manufactured locally. To find out more about this event, click here.
AI Chatbot Campy is Here to Help You Plan Your Next RV Trip: Artificial Intelligence continues to proliferate every aspect of our lives, including helping plan your next RV trip. Earlier this week, Insider Perks introduced Campy, an AI-powered chatbot designed to provide support and customer service for campgrounds and RV parks. You can chat with Campy here.
Thor Launches Trip Calculator to Help Estimate Costs of Travel: Let’s face it, travel is expensive these days, so it’s always nice to get a little help with planning and budgeting. To assist with that process, Thor has created a Trip Calculator to help us decide whether we should drive, fly, or travel by RV. Simply answer a few questions, and the calculator will show you the cost of each option. Take it for a test run here.
Fleetwood to Expand into Class B and C Models: Upscale RV manufacturer Fleetwood—and subsidiary brands Holiday Rambler and American Coach—will celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2025. To commemorate the occasion, the company has announced that it will launch Class B and C motorhomes. Learn more about this exciting development here.
Spot2Nite Partners with Camping World and Good Sam: Camping World subsidiary Good Sam is teaming up with Spot2Nite to provide RVers with more options for finding and booking campsites in real time. The cloud-based software developer will soon serve as the backend for Good Sam’s campground locator. Find out more about the partnership here.