Every year, RVBusiness gets together and chooses the best of the best new RVs for that year. And this year, we know that couldn’t have been easy. According to RVBusiness Publisher and Executive Editor Rick Kessler, “This was an especially difficult year because it was obvious RV manufacturers really zeroed in on making significant upgrades for the 2026 model year.”
We do our best to find those upgrades that we know our customers want, always with one eye on the best price we can offer for these top-grade features. Every year, it’s a balancing act.
This year, we think we outdid ourselves: four winners on the list! Let’s go over the list.
2026 Finalist RV of the Year: The Keystone Walkabout 26MAX
This Travel Trailer is not only built for the wild, but it is fitted out for a whole-family adventure. With a bunkhouse layout inside and a rough-and-ready list of exterior features, you’ll be able to take on the outdoors like never before. The Keystone Walkabout offers no fluff, no waste, just gear that works when you need it most.
From the largest pass-through storage in the industry, to CURT Touring Suspension, 15″ AT tires, anti-lock brakes, and one-touch 3-point leveling, this trailer is a beast.
Equipped with solar power for off-grid fun, it’s also sturdily built to prevent damage by the elements. The Alpha-Bond sealant system is topped off with 11-gauge powder-coated roof rails and corners.
We’re always ready if needed, but we expect these trailers won’t be coming in often for leak repairs.
And then there are the smart little quality touches:
- All-weather gear/boot drop zone
- Exterior fold-down kitchen
- Exterior spray hose for cleaning gear
- Built in hooks for fishing rods
From the big features to the smallest details, the Walkabout is ready to go.
The interior of the Walkabout is entirely about enjoying the great outdoors in complete comfort. But that doesn’t add up to a boring travel trailer interior.
Natural light floods in through the patent-pending atrium style slide-out. With windows above and on every side, you’ll see all the outdoor beauty from complete comfort.
The full-featured kitchen will be a dream to cook up store-bought groceries, or today’s catch. The double bunk-beds will provide sleeping room for all the kids.
And best of all – when the kids don’t actually go right to sleep – the parents have sliding double-door entry privacy doors.
Plentiful storage hides under all the seating and the bunk stairs. And there’s even a gear door to let you load in larger items.
2026 RVBusiness Top RV Debut: Forest River Un•Mapped & Lost Pines
The Un•Mapped are a lineup of bigger, half-ton trailers with more space, smart layouts and new features found nowhere else. Let’s start with the Trailgate system. Instead of just pairing up an entertainment system with an exterior kitchen, the Un•Mapped debuts the new outdoor bar setup that maximizes seating space while providing an area to prepare food and entertain guests.
PLUS! It pairs up on the inside with the Bar2Table feature, which comes complete with a flip-up, food truck-style window for open air dining and pristine views. Extend the pull-out table, and seat four in front of the flip-out window.
If you’re concerned that all of these brand-new innovations means some of the older features had to be sacrificed, don’t give it a second thought. The six Un•Mapped floor plans include Azdel composite wall panels, a king bed, Goodyear tires with a tire pressure monitoring system and 400 watts of solar standard with inverter prep. Inside, Un•Mapped provides all the modern comforts such as a tankless hot water heater, 15,000-Btu air conditioner and central vacuum system. RVers can make the memories last even longer into the season with the Extended Season Package featuring 12-volt heated tank pads and an enclosed underbelly with forced heat.
For larger families, check out the 26BH bunk house model. With all these new features and room for everyone, this will be the RV season the whole family will remember for a lifetime.
Picture a place where the trees and the mist calls to your spirit, yet warmth, comfort and indulgence surrounds you. Welcome to the new Lost Pines high-end luxury destination trailer, the revolutionary Forest River RV that redefines luxury outdoor living.
First inspired by the pine forests of Upper Michigan – so very much like our own Upper Peninsula here in Washington State – the design of the Lost Pines is unique, different from any other destination trailer on the market. The vision for Lost Pines is to combine the very best rugged outdoor aesthetics with breath-taking, spacious interiors. And with three models, one will be the perfect fit for your family and friends.
The exterior wrap is influenced by wild beauty, with sophisticated features like high-gloss gelcoat full body paint and a 3” thick hung Azdel insulated sidewalls, suitable for year-round living, even long-term.
Early morning sunrises or brilliant sunsets seen through the dual-pane, square windows that maximize panoramic views are a serene indoor-outdoor experience.
Inside, the galley kitchen features premium appliances, solid-surface countertops, and hardwood cabinetry. A spa-inspired bath, dual-closet bedroom, and expansive storage highlight its modern and functional design, delivering luxury and innovation in every detail.
Lost Pines offers travelers a choice in how they experience their luxury retreat. Hemlock caters to entertainers with its expansive living area, island kitchen, and L‑shaped sectional, perfect for gathering friends and family. Sequoia provides a cozier retreat, featuring a dedicated desk space ideal for quiet mornings, work from anywhere flexibility, or unwinding with a view. The Aspen creates a family home, with loft space for the kids and more storage for more kid equipment and toys.
Each layout embodies its own character while delivering the same signature blend of refinement with standard amenities like solid surface countertops, washer and dryer combo, hardwood dovetail drawers, and a massive free-standing oven.
“Lost Pines is not so much a place as it is a state of mind,” said Curtis Gunter, Lost Pines General Manager. “It’s for those who crave a deep connection to the outdoors but still desire exceptional craftsmanship and refined interior spaces. We set out to create a trailer that delivers both.”
2026 RVBusiness Must-See RV: Tiffin Motorhomes Open Trail
At the unveiling of the Open Trail, there were comments like, “I think it was made for the zombie apocalypse,” and, “It’s bad to the bone.” One look and you can easily see yourself churning through the most rugged terrain in the wildest adventure of your life.
In a Class C!
Built on a Mercedes-Benz® 3500XD AWD dual wheel cutaway chassis, powered by the Mercedes-Benz® 2.0 Liter I4 Turbo Diesel High Output 208 HP Diesel Engine, and equipped with the SumoSprings Ride Assist System, the Open Trail provides the smooth ride you expect with the off-road capabilities you crave.
The Open Trail is supercharged with an optional on-board solar panel and prepped for Starlink Pro (Starlink Mini pre-installed)
always keeping you connected. 52 gallon fresh and grey tanks will keep you in the wilds longer.
To keep you ready off the road, the Open Trail comes with fully custom black aluminum Tiffin adventure wheels, a rugged off-road front bumper, and a 12,000 lb. winch with front and rear recovery points, for when the road gets real.
Picture yourself coming in to rescue your fellow traveler. Nice, huh.
Inside is a clean design, with everything you need for a comfortable trip, plus storage everywhere you look. You’ll have room for extended supplies and gear with the Open Trail’s 90 cubic feet of storage. That under-bed garage can hold all your sports equipment, supplies and more!
With a sleeping capacity of 2-4, your trips can be a family adventure, or a group of buddies cutting loose. So pick a spot on the map, and take on the Open Trail!
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