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The Happy Camper has raised $2.5 million in seed funding to develop its RV technology platform, which combines AI tools, 24/7 human customer care and a national service network. The platform aims to coordinate roadside assistance, warranty and service needs for RV owners, manufacturers and dealers. The investment will support engineering, deeper integrations with manufacturers and dealers, and expansion of its North American service-provider network; the company works with brands including Winnebago, Brinkley RV, Lance Camper and Pebble.
At the RV Dealer Open House in Elkhart, manufacturers showcased new products and solutions. Patrick Industries demonstrated direct printing on interior panels, Addex Outdoors a patented Jeep towable.
A Florida owner is selling a custom 30-foot truck camper built from a Lance 1121. The build features a raised roof, slide-out, garage for bicycles, and a porch. The camper weighs about 9,000 pounds, exceeding the 2001 Ford F-350's payload capacity of 5,225 pounds. The seller asks $20,000 for the camper alone or $40,000 with the truck, which has a 7.3-liter Power Stroke V8 diesel.