Key innovations
At the RV Dealer Open House in Elkhart, Indiana, RV manufacturers are showcasing new products and production solutions. Patrick Industries showed a machine that prints directly onto interior panels, eliminating seams on walls and ceilings. Addex Outdoors presented a patented towable trailer for Jeep; according to a company representative, many motorhomes cost between $35,000 and $65,000, which is too expensive for buyers in current conditions.
Other events
The second day of Open House 2026 began with the fifth annual RV Women's Alliance breakfast, which gathered more than 150 people at Lippert headquarters. Speakers Rachel Lindvall and Bill Coughlin urged participants to learn from each other. After breakfast, dealers visited manufacturer booths, including Alliance, Encore, Ember, Newmar and Terex. THOR and Forest River presented 2027 models at their usual locations. Alliance reported a 5.7% increase in trailer and fifth wheel sales this year and announced a new product, details of which will be revealed later. Lance Camper noted increased traffic and good results at the Hershey show.