A time for optimism…
Elkhart IN., Updated – Monday September 29, 2025 – The North American RV industry gathered from September 22 – 24, 2025, for the annual Elkhart Dealer Days event, held in several locations in Elkhart County, including the main RV and supplier exhibits on the RV MH Hall of Fame grounds. This was the focal point for THOR industries and the various THOR RV divisions, as well as a number of independent RV manufacturer displays.
The THOR Industries RV divisions included displays of each brand, encompassing much of the area surrounding the RV / MH Hall of Fame.
The THOR Industries breakfast event drew dealers from across North America to kick-off the Open House event in style.
Among the many new models on display, the Keystone RV Walkabout travel trailer was a big hit at the Elkhart Open House during Dealer Days – please follow this link for full details on the THOR RV division exhibits:
https://www.thorindustries.com/open-house
Forest River Inc. 16th Annual Product Expo – September 22 – 24, 2025
Forest River Inc. RV divisions displayed the full array of 2026 models on the grounds of Forest River Plant 508 – View Map located at 29861 Old US Hwy 33, Elkhart, IN 46516. For more information, please visit: https://forestriverinc.com/expo/
RV Manufacturer Plant locations featured major open house displays throughout the week:
Alliance RV – welcomed dealers at their open House at the plant, Alliance RV 301 Benchmark Drive, Elkhart, IN 46516
Brinkley RV – hosted their Open House at the factory – 1655 Brinkley Way East
Goshen, IN 46528
Ember RV – invited dealers to “declare your independence” at the Ember RV campground – easily the most innovative display during the Elkhart Dealer Days period – check out the new models at www.eberrv.com
In-Tech RV hosted dealers at the manufacturing campus, 29286, CR 52, Napanee, IN.
Winnebago Industries – Winnebago motorhomes and towables – the 2026 models were on display at the Elcona Country Club.
Independent RV Manufacturer Exhibits
There were several RV manufacturer displays surrounding the Hall of Fame – including major exhibits by Newmar, and others.
Elkhart dealer days presented a unique opportunity for Canadian RV dealers to sign up to represent RV brands that would give them new lines that encompass a distinct market within growing RV and camping segments.
In the days and weeks prior to this dealer days event we have heard from several manufacturers who are actively recruiting Canadian dealers to handle their products – among these manufacturers are the following:
AC Future – https://acfuture.com/
Aliner – https://aliner.com/
Dominique Nadeau, President of Safari Condo, brought the very popular Canadian-made Alto travel trailers to the Elkhart Dealer Days exhibit at the Hall of Fame area on Executive Parkway. Dominique has been nominated as a finalist in the very prestigious Prix Femmes d’Affairs du Quebec 2025 Awards – Quebec Business Women Awards.
The distinctive Safari Condo Alto trailers are very popular in Canada, bringing innovative design and excellent construction to RV enthusiasts across North America.
Alto by Safari Condo – https://www.safaricondo.com/en
Axiom RV – https://axiomrv.com/
NuCamp teased their new Haven travel trailer at the Hershey RV Show, and unveiled the prototype in Elkhart – it’s a very impressive design, certain to be a big hit for the 2026 model year!
Here’s the product video…
Follow this link for more information on the NuCamp models: NuCamp
Winnebago – Motorized and towable models were on display at the Elcona Country Club.
TLRV – Travel Lite RV
Special Events – RVWA Breakfast Tuesday Morning
In addition to the RV manufacturer and supplier exhibits, there were a number of special events taking place this week including the RVWA breakfast on Tuesday morning at the Hall of Fame and museum facility.
Please follow the link below for more information on the RVWA event:
Parts and Accessories Exhibits
More than 100 parts and accessories suppliers will exhibit their newest products at the show parts and accessory suppliers located in the RV Hall of Fame building. Here is a floor plan of the parts and accessories supplier show and a link for more information on this segment very important of the RV and MH industry.
https://www.rvmhhalloffame.org/rv-hall-of-fame-suppliers-show/
