{"id":350063,"date":"2025-12-31T10:09:33","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T17:09:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\/?p=350063"},"modified":"2026-03-05T10:05:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T17:05:52","slug":"rv-industry-2026-used-rv-values-reset-new-tech-new-brands-and-big-buyer-shifts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/rv-industry-2026-used-rv-values-reset-new-tech-new-brands-and-big-buyer-shifts\/","title":{"rendered":"RV Industry 2026: Used RV Values Reset"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">New year, new camping season\u2026 and a lot of moving pieces behind the scenes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">If you\u2019ve been wondering:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><li><em>\u201cIs now finally a good time to buy used?\u201d<\/em><\/li><li><em>\u201cAre prices going up or down in 2026?\u201d<\/em><\/li><li><em>\u201cWhat\u2019s changing with tow vehicles, EVs, and power systems?\u201d<\/em><\/li><li><em>\u201cAre more companies entering the RV space?\u201d<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">then this industry update is your shortcut!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Below you will find a simplified, buyer-focused breakdown of the biggest market signals, tech shifts, and travel trends shaping the 2026 RV season. And as always, we leaned our RV expert, Josh \u201cthe RV Nerd.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Is MAJOR Change Coming Soon to RVing &amp; Camping \u2022 RV Industry Update January 2026\" width=\"940\" height=\"529\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Lwsqn1v0uUU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" id=\"table-of-contents\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><a href=\"#honda\">Honda Entering the RV Market? (And Why It Matters)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><a href=\"#cordelia\">Bish\u2019s RV Expands to California: Cordelia RV in Fairfield<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><a href=\"#used\">Used RV Values Are Back to Pre-2020 Levels<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><a href=\"#seasonal\">Seasonal Sales \u201cDrops\u201d Aren\u2019t Doom\u2014They\u2019re Normal<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><a href=\"#national\">National Parks May Get Safer: Proposed 911 Upgrades<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><a href=\"#battle\">Battle Born Enters Solar: A Bigger Push Toward Full Power Suites<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><a href=\"#aussie\">Aussie Caravans Target the U.S. Market (Premium, Off-Grid Niche)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><a href=\"#canadian\">Canadian Snowbirds Shifting Away from the U.S.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><a href=\"#cafe\">CAFE Changes Could Impact Tow Vehicle Cost + Capability<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><a href=\"#ford's\">Ford\u2019s 700-Mile F-150 Lightning\u2026 With Gas as a Range Extender<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><a href=\"#beyond\">Beyond Lithium: Sodium-Ion vs Semi-Solid-State Batteries<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><a href=\"#what\">What This Means for RV Buyers in 2026<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><a href=\"#faq\">Quick FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" id=\"honda\">Honda Entering the RV Market? (And Why It Matters)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/smilechildinternational.org\/all-new-2026-honda-n-box-camper-breaks-cover\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-30-184846.png\" alt=\"Futuristic Honda camper van concept with sleek electric design displayed in a modern showroom, showcasing the future of compact RV and camper van travel.\" class=\"wp-image-350107\" width=\"679\" height=\"383\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-30-184846.png 905w, https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-30-184846-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-30-184846-768x433.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 679px) 100vw, 679px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">There\u2019s growing chatter that <strong>Honda is developing an RV product<\/strong>, and not a huge travel trailer line right out of the gate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The early concept being discussed looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><li><strong>Ultra-lightweight (around 1,500 lbs.)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>A \u201cbed-in-a-box\u201d style camper with a pop-top\/popup roof, <\/strong>for daily commuting and weekend adventures.<\/li><li>Designed to fit within the towing limits of <strong>current Honda SUVs\/crossovers<\/strong><\/li><li>Potentially sold through <strong>Honda auto dealerships<\/strong> (not powersports outlets)<\/li><li>Estimated price point: <strong>around $30,000<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">If that sounds oddly specific, it is, and that\u2019s the point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-a-small-honda-rv-could-be-a-big-deal\" style=\"font-size:28px\">Why a small Honda RV could be a big deal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Even if Honda starts \u201csmall,\u201d it could still ripple through the industry in a few ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><li><strong>Quality expectations rise.<\/strong> Automotive brands tend to bring tighter QC and manufacturing discipline.<\/li><li><strong>New buyer segment unlocked.<\/strong> People who would never set foot in an RV dealership might impulse-consider a small camper while buying an SUV.<\/li><li><strong>More pressure on ultra-light brands.<\/strong> If a major automaker enters the lightweight space, it forces everyone else to sharpen their value.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"the-question-buyers-should-ask\" style=\"font-size:28px\">The question buyers should ask<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">If outside manufacturers enter the RV market, Japan, Australia, or others&#8230; does it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><li><strong>Improve quality and innovation<\/strong>, or<\/li><li><strong>Drive prices up<\/strong>, especially in niche segments?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Honest answer: it can do both. Competition usually helps consumers long-term, but early products often come with premium pricing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" id=\"cordelia\">Bish\u2019s RV Expands to California: Cordelia RV in Fairfield<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">One of the biggest \u201cboots-on-the-ground\u201d signals isn\u2019t tech, it\u2019s when <strong>dealers expand intentionally<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Bish\u2019s RV announced that <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cordeliarv.com\/\">Cordelia RV<\/a> in Fairfield, California<\/strong> is joining the Bish\u2019s family, creating a first foothold in California and aligning with the high volume of customer requests for a West Coast presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-31-092551.png\" alt=\"Map of the United States showing multiple RV dealership locations marked across the Midwest, West, and Southeast regions.\" class=\"wp-image-350116\" width=\"603\" height=\"254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-31-092551.png 804w, https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-31-092551-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-31-092551-768x323.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 603px) 100vw, 603px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">What\u2019s notable here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><li>Cordelia is known as a <strong>high-volume Brinkley dealer in Northern California<\/strong><\/li><li>The stated plan is to <strong>maintain current offerings<\/strong> and potentially add <strong>Wayfinder RV<\/strong> models over time<\/li><li>It\u2019s another example of slow, reputation-first growth rather than \u201cbuy everything everywhere\u201d<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Why it matters to shoppers:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/info.bishs.com\/rvfix-home-page\">bigger service coverage<\/a>, more regional inventory access, and a broader support ecosystem, which is especially important if you\u2019re buying in a state where service availability can make or break ownership happiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" id=\"used\">Used RV Values Are Back to Pre-2020 Levels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Here\u2019s the headline most shoppers have been waiting for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"wholesale-used-rv-values-have-finally-dropped-back-to-pre-pandemic-early-2020-levels\" style=\"font-size:28px\">Wholesale used RV values have finally dropped back to <strong>pre-pandemic (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/new-rv-2023-vs-2024-prices\/\">early 2020<\/a>) levels<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">That means dealer-to-dealer auction pricing has \u201creset\u201d closer to what the market looked like before the world went sideways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/new-rv-2023-vs-2024-prices\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-30-185848-1024x507.png\" alt=\"Side-by-side RV floor plan comparison showing the same camper model from 2024 versus 2023, highlighting layout similarities and year-to-year differences.\" class=\"wp-image-350108\" width=\"617\" height=\"305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-30-185848-1024x507.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-30-185848-300x149.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-30-185848-768x380.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-30-185848.png 1030w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 617px) 100vw, 617px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"why-this-is-good-news\" style=\"font-size:23px\">Why this is good news<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">If you\u2019re:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><li>buying your <strong>first RV<\/strong><\/li><li>buying used with <strong>cash<\/strong> or financing<\/li><li>buying without a trade<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u2026you\u2019re walking into a price-friendlier environment than the last few years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"why-it-s-painful-for-some-owners\" style=\"font-size:23px\">Why it\u2019s painful for some owners<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">If you bought during peak pricing and now want to trade:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><li>your trade value may feel like it <strong>fell off a cliff<\/strong><\/li><li>rates are higher than they were during the low-rate boom<\/li><li>new RV pricing has also softened, which drags used values down further<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">It\u2019s a double-edged sword:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><li><strong>Great for new buyers<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Tougher for trade-dependent upgrades<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Smart move if you\u2019re unsure:<\/strong> consider renting or borrowing first, then buying used for your first rig, then going new later once you truly know your camping style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" id=\"seasonal\">Seasonal \u201cSales Plummets!\u201d Headlines Aren\u2019t Real Context<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/iStock-1904521351.jpg\" alt=\"RV driving down a road transitioning from winter snow to green summer landscape, symbolizing year-round RV travel and seasonal camping\" class=\"wp-image-350109\" width=\"575\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/iStock-1904521351.jpg 766w, https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/iStock-1904521351-300x178.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Every fall and winter, the internet panics!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">RVing is seasonal. Cold-weather states slow down earlier. Shopping patterns shift. Headlines flatten reality into drama because drama gets clicks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The better way to read RV market news:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><li>Look at <strong>multiple years<\/strong> of data<\/li><li>Compare <strong>season to season<\/strong>, not month to month<\/li><li>Watch <strong>pricing, incentives, and inventory<\/strong>, not just shipment headlines<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Rule of thumb:<\/strong> If an article sounds like it\u2019s trying to scare you, it probably is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" id=\"national\">National Parks May Get Safer: Proposed 911 Upgrades<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.congress.gov\/bill\/119th-congress\/senate-bill\/290\/text\">proposed bill<\/a> could improve emergency response systems inside national parks by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><li>upgrading park-based <strong>911 centers<\/strong><\/li><li>improving <strong>location data<\/strong><\/li><li>strengthening communication between <strong>state\/county\/tribal agencies<\/strong><\/li><li>enabling <strong>call forwarding<\/strong> during outages<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Even with improvements, many remote areas may still have limited coverage because building infrastructure takes time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"practical-safety-takeaway-for-rvers\" style=\"font-size:23px\">Practical safety takeaway for RVers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">If you camp in remote areas, consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><li>a satellite communicator<\/li><li>downloaded offline maps<\/li><li>a written itinerary shared with someone at home<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" id=\"battle\">Battle Born Enters Solar: A Bigger Push Toward Full Power Suites<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Battle Born (under Dragonfly Energy) is expanding beyond batteries into <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/rv-solar-power-guide\/\">solar panels<\/a><\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><li>a <strong>portable 200W suitcase-style<\/strong> panel<\/li><li>fixed roof panels ranging roughly <strong>120W to 375W<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">This matters because the industry trend is clear:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"rvs-are-moving-toward-more-all-electric-systems\" style=\"font-size:28px\">RVs are moving toward more \u201call-electric\u201d systems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">And that means power matters more than it used to,especially for boondockers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Quick tip that saves headaches:<\/strong> portable solar can be the simplest entry point because you can avoid drilling into your roof and still gain meaningful charging ability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" id=\"aussie\">Aussie Caravans Entering the U.S. Market: Rugged, Premium, Niche<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-30-192650.png\" alt=\"Off-road travel trailer being towed through open grassland and mountains, showcasing rugged adventure-ready RV camping.\" class=\"wp-image-350110\" width=\"688\" height=\"404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-30-192650.png 917w, https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-30-192650-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-30-192650-768x451.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 688px) 100vw, 688px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">An <a href=\"https:\/\/urbancaravans.com.au\/urban-caravans-now-in-the-us\/\">Australian caravan <\/a>company is reportedly building U.S. dealer partnerships with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><li>a ~27\u2019 tandem axle model around <strong>$145,000 MSRP<\/strong><\/li><li>a ~20\u2019 single axle model around <strong>$115,000 MSRP<\/strong><\/li><li>rugged\/off-grid positioning and specialty customization<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">These aren\u2019t trying to compete with mainstream \u201cstick-and-tin\u201d value trailers. They\u2019re playing in a different category, more like overland\/luxury rugged travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Big question:<\/strong> will high-end imports stay niche, or will they raise expectations for durability and off-grid capability across the market?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" id=\"canadian\">Canadian Snowbirds Choosing Non-U.S. Destinations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">There\u2019s a reported shift: a majority of surveyed Canadian snowbirds are choosing <strong>non-U.S. warm destinations<\/strong> this season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The leading driver appears to be <strong>cost<\/strong>, not politics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><li>travel expenses<\/li><li>lodging<\/li><li>overall budget pressure<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">If this continues, it can affect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><li>seasonal campground demand<\/li><li>tourism dollars in winter hotspots<\/li><li>local businesses that rely on snowbird seasons<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" id=\"cafe\">CAFE Changes Could Impact Tow Vehicle Cost + Capability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">A proposed shift in <strong>CAFE (fuel economy) standards<\/strong> could:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><li>reduce the fleetwide MPG target pressure (example figures discussed: ~50 down to mid-30s)<\/li><li>slow annual MPG increases<\/li><li>reduce\/alter credit trading dynamics<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"what-it-could-mean-for-rvers\" style=\"font-size:28px\">What it could mean for RVers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><li>potentially <strong>lower vehicle upfront cost<\/strong><\/li><li>potentially <strong>easier access to more capable tow vehicles<\/strong><\/li><li>potential trade-off: <strong>lower average MPG<\/strong> long-term<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Important limitation: this mainly affects <strong>passenger vehicles\/light-duty trucks under 8,500 lbs GVWR<\/strong>, not motorhomes the same way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" id=\"ford's\">Ford\u2019s 700-Mile F-150 Lightning\u2026 With Gas as a Range Extender<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-30-201541.png\" alt=\"Ford F-150 Lightning pickup truck driving on a gravel road, highlighting Ford\u2019s announcement of a gas engine option.\" class=\"wp-image-350114\" width=\"433\" height=\"339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-30-201541.png 756w, https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-30-201541-300x235.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Ford announced a concept direction that will sound familiar:<br><strong>extend EV range by adding gasoline<\/strong>, not for traditional drivetrain power, but as a generator\/range extender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">For towable RV owners, this is a big deal because:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><li>EV towing range can drop dramatically compared to unloaded range<\/li><li>longer \u201creal road trip\u201d capability has been a major adoption barrier<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">This hybrid-style approach could land in a sweet spot:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><li>plug-in convenience + exportable power<\/li><li>less range anxiety on towing days<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" id=\"beyond\">Beyond Lithium: Sodium-Ion vs Semi-Solid-State<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/lithium-rv-batteries-are-they-worth-it-pros-cons-costs-explained\/\">Lithium <\/a>has matured fast: safer chemistries, better pricing, better performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">But the next wave being discussed includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"sodium-ion\" style=\"font-size:28px\">Sodium-Ion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Pros:<\/strong> potentially cheaper, easier supply chain, less environmental strain in production<br><strong>Cons:<\/strong> heavier, less energy dense<br><strong>Best fit:<\/strong> stationary applications more than weight-sensitive RV use<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"semi-solid-state-and-the-path-toward-solid-state\">Semi-Solid-State (and the path toward solid-state)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Pros:<\/strong> higher energy density, lighter footprint, potentially safer<br><strong>Cons:<\/strong> likely more expensive early on<br><strong>Best fit:<\/strong> RVs\/boondocking where weight and usable power matter most<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">This matters because RV refrigeration and appliances are trending more electric, and power storage is becoming a bigger part of the ownership equation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-large-font-size\" id=\"what\">What This Means for RV Buyers in 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">If you only remember a few things, remember these:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"if-you-re-buying-your-first-rv\" style=\"font-size:28px\">If you\u2019re buying your first RV<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><li><strong>Used prices normalizing<\/strong> is a real opportunity.<\/li><li>Start with used if you can\u2014your first RV is usually your \u201clearning rig.\u201d<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"if-you-re-upgrading-with-a-trade\" style=\"font-size:28px\">If you\u2019re upgrading with a trade<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Be prepared for <strong>trade values to feel disappointing<\/strong> compared to peak-pandemic pricing.<\/li><li>Your best strategy is to focus on the <em>net deal<\/em> and financing reality, not what your rig \u201cused to be worth.\u201d<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"if-you-boondock-or-want-to\" style=\"font-size:28px\">If you boondock (or want to)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><li>Solar + battery conversations are only getting bigger.<\/li><li>Portable solar is still one of the easiest, least-invasive upgrades.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"if-you-tow-big\" style=\"font-size:28px\">If you tow big<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><li>Tow vehicle policy + powertrain tech (hybrid, range-extender concepts) is worth watching closely.<\/li><li>The truck market influences RV accessibility more than most people realize.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" id=\"faq\">Quick FAQ<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"is-2026-a-good-time-to-buy-a-used-rv\" style=\"font-size:28px\">Is 2026 a good time to buy a used RV?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">If you\u2019re buying without a trade (or with a flexible trade expectation), 2026 is shaping up to be more buyer-friendly than the last few years because values have normalized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-are-used-rv-prices-dropping\" style=\"font-size:28px\">Why are used RV prices dropping?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Used and new pricing are connected, as the new RV pricing softens, used values follow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-30-193506.png\" alt=\"Line chart showing used RV wholesale values surging from 2020 to a peak in 2022, then gradually normalizing through 2026.\" class=\"wp-image-350111\" width=\"689\" height=\"298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-30-193506.png 918w, https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-30-193506-300x130.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-30-193506-768x332.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 689px) 100vw, 689px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"should-i-wait-for-interest-rates-to-drop\" style=\"font-size:28px\">Should I wait for interest rates to drop?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">If rates drop, buying power improves, but demand can increase too. The \u201cperfect moment\u201d usually disappears once everyone notices it. Focus on the total deal and monthly payment you can live with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"is-ev-towing-ready-yet\" style=\"font-size:28px\">Is EV towing ready yet?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">It depends on your camping style. Short-range trips can work now. Long towing days still push limits\u2014range extender hybrids could be a meaningful bridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-69d947c02dcaf wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/locations\" style=\"border-radius:0px;background-color:#005568\">Find an Outfitter Near You!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">As we head into the 2026 camping season, the RV market feels less chaotic and more familiar than it has in years. Used prices have reset, technology continues to evolve, and while headlines may swing between hype and doom, the real story is one of normalization. For buyers, that means better opportunities ,especially if you\u2019re patient, informed, and focused on how you actually plan to camp. <br><br>Whether you\u2019re upgrading, downsizing, or buying your very first RV, the smartest move isn\u2019t timing the market perfectly, it\u2019s understanding it well enough to make a decision that fits your lifestyle, your budget, and the way you want to travel. Here&#8217;s to making memories in 2026!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"grid-template-columns:15% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"545\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2024\/09\/brooke_erickson.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-342962 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2024\/09\/brooke_erickson.jpg 545w, https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/504\/2024\/09\/brooke_erickson-255x300.jpg 255w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 545px) 100vw, 545px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#005568;font-size:18px\">Written By: Brooke Erickson<br><em>Some say I am a writer, I like to say I am a storyteller<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><br><br><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:20px; padding-top:10px;\" class=\"hupso-share-buttons\"><!-- Hupso Share Buttons - http:\/\/www.hupso.com\/share\/ --><a class=\"hupso_counters\" href=\"http:\/\/www.hupso.com\/share\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.hupso.com\/share\/buttons\/dot.png\" style=\"border:0px; padding-top:2px; float:left;\" alt=\"Share Button\"\/><\/a><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var hupso_services_c=new Array(\"twitter\",\"facebook_like\",\"google\",\"pinterest\");var hupso_counters_lang = \"en_US\";var hupso_image_folder_url = \"\";var hupso_url_c=\"\";var hupso_title_c=\"RV Industry 2026: Used RV Values Reset\";<\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/static.hupso.com\/share\/js\/counters.js\"><\/script><!-- Hupso Share Buttons --><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New year, new camping season\u2026 and a lot of moving pieces behind the scenes! 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