By Cheri Sicard
In the video at the end of this post, Jared Gillis from All About RVs walks the Florida RV SuperShow to spot what’s new, then turns those ideas into practical takeaways for everyday RV life. With competition among manufacturers to win over RVers, the focus this year lands on comfort, usability, and better use of space.
A few trends stood out right away
- Outdoor living areas that feel connected to the kitchen and main cabin
- Better roof and frame updates aimed at long-term durability
- Work-friendly floorplans with real office space
- Quieter, more efficient air conditioning setups
- Smarter storage that’s easier to reach
Outdoor spaces that feel like part of the RV
Outdoor features keep getting more attention, and it’s not just big patio decks. The show had a mix of small add-ons and larger built-in ideas that help an RV feel open without adding square footage inside.
Some upgrades are meant to attach to many RVs, like outdoor cooking surfaces. Gillis also points out a new “moon surface” add-on that can attach to any RV, another sign that companies are treating the outside like real living space, not just storage.
Small side decks were common, with designs that open the interior toward the outside. Many included countertops, and some were staged with grills to show how the space is meant to be used. Acrylic windows that open wider are also showing up more, so the RV feels less like it has a view and more like it can open up.
The new Axiom RVs stood out with outdoor-oriented ideas, including a porch swing that can hang from the front of a fifth wheel.
Grand Design updates
- Frame strength and a new roof approach: Grand Design brought two changes worth watching, one under the RV and one on top of it.
- Omega frame updates for larger fifth wheels: The Omega frame has updated sections that are built stronger for larger fifth wheels. It’s a simple update on paper, but it speaks to towing and long-term stress areas.
- Their worry-free roof is described as a single-piece roof with no seams. It has three layers, is mold and rot-resistant, designed for high impact, and comes with a lifetime warranty. Grand Design even shows extreme demos like hammer hits and cinder block drops. Gillis asks about the details that usually fail first, edges and penetrations like vents. The explanation includes Sikaflex® under the substrate, PET material, foam gaskets, and an EternaBond-style gasket used as the main seal.
RV care products: Liquified adds a shine line
Liquified is releasing Liquishine products on February 16, including a roof cleaner, wash and wax, bug and tar remover, and black streak remover. The brand highlights that it’s made in America and follows the same enzyme and bacteria approach as its tank treatments.
Their existing lineup includes:
- Holding tank treatments with a built-in measuring bottle
- A gray tank treatment
- Toilet bowl cleaners
- A concentrate aimed at sensor problems
Workspaces, quieter A/Cs, and tech-forward trailers
Dedicated work areas are becoming normal, from tables that work better as desks to full office rooms. Some even have their own entrance and adjustable-height desks, a nod to RV life that includes daily work.
Cooling systems are changing, too. Axiom is using true mini-splits mounted inside, which removes roof equipment and makes the ceilings feel taller. Furrion showed the Chill® Cube again and announced a low-profile version and a heat pump version.
Pebble also drew attention. It places an A/C heat pump up front where propane tanks often sit. The tow and hitch process can be app-controlled, including a “magic hitch” that finishes the alignment once it gets close. The trailer is now in production.
Awaken RV was another new name at the show. Its double hull construction may appeal to people who like Oliver-style trailers, with a taller, more open feel inside. I recently reviewed it here.
Storage creativity and what to watch next
Storage is still a battle every RVer fights, and manufacturers are clearly hunting for unused space. The show had more pull-outs, access panels, and ways to reach storage without crawling.
This year’s SuperShow trends point to RVs built for everyday living, not just weekend trips. Outdoor living layouts, work-ready interiors, and quieter cooling systems all support that shift. The next year should show which ideas stick, and which ones stay rare.
Readers can watch for the next wave of gear and updates, then decide what upgrades are worth copying into their own RV.
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RVDT2828
glad to see the industry making roofing improvements!