RV News: Grand Design Momentum MAV Fifth-Wheels Debut, an Innovative New Tent, and More

Friday is finally here, but before we all head off for the weekend, there is just enough time to catch up on the latest RV news from this past week. Here are a few stories that caught our attention over the past few days:

• Grand Design Introduces Momentum MAV Fifth-Wheel Trailers: The Momentum MAV line of toy hauler travel trailers has been a highlight of the Grand Design lineup for the past two years, delivering versatility and value in a lightweight package. Now, the company is bringing those same sensibilities to its fifth-wheel models by adding three new Momentum MAV options to the catalog. The new models are available in three floor plans, including the 270MAV, 340MAV, and 390MAV, and come with garages measuring 13′ to 16′ in length. When not carrying outdoor gear, those spaces can be repurposed to serve as a second bedroom, an office, or expanded living space. Check out the new Grand Design Momentum MAV fifth-wheels here. 

• MyGlamper Tow-Hitch Tent Redefines Camping: An Australian company called MyGlamper is looking to make vehicle camping more comfortable and accessible by introducing a new tent model that attaches to the hitch receiver of nearly any vehicle. The innovative design allows the tent to fold down to a small footprint (55″ x 47”) while traveling, but expand into a spacious shelter that is over 7′ tall and is 14.8′ by 14.6′ in size. Best of all, the tents weigh just 154 lbs. for the “Lite” model, while the larger “Pro” edition tops out at around 243 lbs., with a “Plus” version falling in-between. Accessories include a 30-gallon water tank, a 100Ah lithium battery, and a queen-size inflatable mattress. Pricing isn’t cheap though, as MSRP starts at about $13,300. Gear Patrol has more photos and details here. 

• New Power Stations Debut: It was a big week for new options in the power station space. First, we had Bluetti reveal its all-new Apex 200 model, which offers expandability for use at home and the campsite. You can read our review of this outstanding power station here. And not to be outdone, EcoFlow also showed off its latest models, launching the new Delta Gen4 and River Gen4 series. Both models reduce low-power consumption by as much as 70%, leading to a 3x increase in standby time. Both back plenty of power, too, with the Delta Gen4 reportedly running a refrigerator for up to 70 hours, while the Delta 3000 Gen4 hits an impressive 58 hours from a small form factor. Find out more in the press release announcing these new units and on the EcoFlow website.

• Ford Settles Class Action Lawsuit Over Transit Trail Vans: Back in 2022, Ford announced a new Transit Trail version of its popular van platform. The new package offered better ground clearance, AWD, and 30.5″ all-terrain tires. Two years later, the company recalled the “Trail” variant and replaced those tires with the standard 28.5″ wheels found on regular Transit vans. As you can imagine, those who sprung for the more expensive version weren’t pleased, and unsurprisingly, a class-action lawsuit ensued. This week, Ford settled that lawsuit with $6000 payouts to buyers, but as Jalopnik points out, that’s half of what the $12,000 Trail upgrade costs. Read the full details here. 

• RV Pro Announces 2026 40 Under 40 Honorees: This week, our friends over at RV Pro announced the recipients of its annual 40 Under 40 awards, which recognize the young professionals who are shaping the RV industry, both now and in the future. These men and women are setting the tone in a wide variety of areas, including marketing, design, support, and more. Check out this year’s class here. 

• Campers Struggle with Booking Campsites: A new report indicates that more than half of all campers in the US indicate they’ve abandoned attempts to book a campsite over the past year due to failed online reservation systems or a failure to reach someone at the campground. The State of RV, Campground & Outdoor Hospitality is a new study conducted by Storable Newbook and is the result of surveying 968 adults in the US in September 2026. The report says that while demand is high (98% of respondents say they plan to camp this year), there are frustrations with the booking process. So much so, that 57% of those surveyed say they gave up partway through the process. Read more here.

• Campspot Debuts AI Tools for Campground Managers: Campground management software Campspot has introduced a new set of AI tools designed to help campground managers streamline their workflow. The new additions include an AI assistant to help staff modify reservations on the fly, an AI voice feature to answer guest inquiries 24/7, and an AI chatbot that can answer guest questions on the campground’s website. Learn more about these tools on the Campspot website. 

That’s a wrap for this week. See you next Friday for another edition of our weekly RV news roundups.