Wildsam Fall 2026 RV Intel: Towable Talk
A swanky destination trailer, roomy travel trailers and a money-saving app.
Image Caption: Photo Credit: Forest River
The autumn issue of Wildsam magazine shares new RVs, maintenance tips, and invaluable resources from the towables space.
[Rig Watch]
Photo Credit: Forest River
Forest River Lost Pines Aspen
Forest River has been on the cutting edge of destination trailer design for the past several years, but its Lost Pines Aspen model takes things to an entirely new level. The massive trailer—GVWR is a whopping 17,116 pounds—feels much more like a modern cabin on wheels, with all of the amenities of home. Those include a front kitchen outfitted with residential appliances, a beautiful primary bedroom with a queen-size bed (a king is optional) and a bathroom best described as “spa-like.” A second sleeping area is found in an overhead loft, while the palatial living room features theater seating and a hide-a-bed sofa, giving the Aspen room for six. Ceiling fans, a fireplace, luxury vinyl flooring and hardwood cabinetry only add to the ambiance. MSRP: $109,955
[RV Reccos]
The Situation: We’re looking for a towable that is big and spacious, but don’t want a fifth-wheel. What are our best options in travel trailers?
Photo Credit: Crossroads RV
➀ Crossroads Zinger 390DB: With two bedrooms, 1.5 baths, three slides and wide open kitchen/living room, the 43’ 1” Zinger is a second home on wheels. MSRP: $61,974; crossroadsrv.com
Photo Credit: Jayco
➁ Jayco Jay Flight 380DQS: Stretching over 40 feet in length, this two-bedroom travel trailer sleeps eight and has a large living room with plenty of open floorspace. MSRP: $49,800; jayco.com
Photo Credit: Forest River
➂ Forest River Vibe 3400XL: This rig’s 39’ 10” length gives it space for a large primary bedroom, a sprawling island kitchen and an airy living room. MSRP: $74,086; forestriverinc.com
[Wish List]
Photo Credit: Bluetti
Bluetti Elite 300 Portable Power Station
Portable power stations are everywhere these days, so what makes this one so special? For starters, it’s the smallest 3kWh model currently on the market, packing more juice into a smaller space. It also ships with a built-in TT-30 port, meaning you can plug your RV directly into it to run lights, fans, water pumps and other equipment. Oh yeah, it will charge your smartphone more than 100 times, too. MSRP: $1,199; bluettipower.com
[RV Innovation]
Photo Credit: Encore RV
Encore RV ROG 12BH-FB
In an effort to save weight and space, many small towables ship without an onboard bathroom. But Encore RV found a way around this issue by mounting a pop-up lavatory on the tongue of its ROG 12BH-FB adventure trailer. While in transit, the module resembles a large storage box, but at the campsite it deploys in seconds, creating a private bathroom with a toilet, shelf and a shower, with hot water courtesy of a 42k BTU on-demand water heater. MSRP: $38,063; encore-rv.com
[Fall Maintenance Tip]
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Check Your Propane Levels
Most RV furnaces run on propane, which means you definitely don’t want to run low on fuel before heading out on a fall camping trip. Running your furnace requires more LP than your stove or water heater, so check your propane tanks before hitting the road, or you could wake up to a very chilly camper.
Photo Credit: Heartland RV
[Spec Sheet]
What are Solid Surface Countertops?
A blend of mineral dust, acrylic and resin with pigments mixed in to add color, solid surface countertops are designed to look like premium stone surfaces. The man-made material is water resistant, durable and can easily be cut to fit in tight RV spaces. While softer than actual stone, a solid surface countertop looks great and wears well over time.
[Road Resource]
Photo Credit: GasBuddy
Gasbuddy
Available as a smartphone app or online at gasbuddy.com, this popular resource lets you quickly search for the best fuel prices close to your current location. A handy trip-cost calculator will even help you plan and budget for longer outings.
This article originally appeared in Wildsam magazine. For more Wildsam content, sign up for our newsletter.
Kraig Becker is a writer in the RV, outdoors, and adventure travel space. Over the course of his career he has contributed to such outlets as Popular Mechanics, Outside Online, Business Insider, TripSavvy, Digital Trends, GearJunkie, The Adventure Blog, and countless others. An avid runner and cyclist, he enjoys camping, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, and just about any other outdoor activity. His travels have taken him to seven continents and on many amazing adventures.
