The Top 11 RV Trends to Watch for in 2025
New RVs are getting some spectacular upgrades in 2025. It seems that RV manufacturers are working harder than ever to produce RVs that will spike consumer demand for their products. And RVers are going to reap the benefits of their efforts. In 2025, we’ll see new trends that will make RVs more energy efficient than ever before, as well as designer decor and loads of stunning new or improved amenities. In this article, I’ll give you the goods on the top RV trends we can expect to see in 2025, based on models that have already been released and what we’re hearing around the industry.
1. Designer Interior Decor
For the last 40 years or so, RV interior decor has been mostly bland shades of beige and brown that leave no doubt you’re definitely in an RV. However, it appears we have seen the end of an era, as the newest trends have RV manufacturers seeking the advice of interior designers when it comes to the interior decor RVS. Instead of bizarre layouts and frumpy color schemes, a lot of 2025 RVs will have modern floorplans and fresh color schemes.
The latest trend in RV interior decor leans towards creating un upscale condo vibe, with neutral, natural colors and residential style light fixtures. Flooring and backsplashes also reflect this fresh, modern trend, with herringbone patterns and woven strand flooring. We’ll see more pet friendly features like easy care, vinyl upholstery and D-rings to secure canine campers in the campsite.
2. Integrated RV Office Spaces
The ever-growing trend of RVers who do some form of remote work has created a demand for RVs with dedicated areas for a desk and office supplies/equipment. Expect to see dedicated office areas in many floorplans of 2025 RVs. However, we’re also seeing office-spaces housed in the bunk room in some RVs, so the kids can do homework on the road or their parents can get some work done in a self-contained space.
3. Dedicated Cabinets and Drawers for Trash Bins
Trash cans have to go somewhere. WIth that being said many 2025 RV kitchens will have a dedicated cabinet or drawer that houses the trash can. Some RV manufacturers have gone a step further and integrated a pull out cutting board with a drop through hole in the cabinetry above the trash can. It’s the little things that count.
4. Spacious Bathrooms
For 2025, RV manufacturers are providing more spacious bathrooms with upscale vanities and roomy showers with shower seats A lot of 2025 RV bathrooms also get oodles of storage that often includes linen closets, shelves, vanity cabinet and medicine cabinet storage.
5. Solar-power Systems
Manufacturers are recognizing that many RVers plan to use their RV for boondocking, so more RVs than ever will come with (often expandable) basic solar power systems already in place for 2025. Many RVers love having this quiet (and free!) power option. Solar power doesn’t always eliminate the need for a generator, completely, but having it available certainly cuts down on generator use.
6. 12-volt Refrigerators
RV manufacturers have been putting 12-volt refrigerators in RVs for a few years now. The difference is that in 2025 it’s going to be harder to find a more traditional two-way (or three-way) fridge in an RV. But having a refrigerator that runs on RV battery power doesn’t mean you’ll need to forgo space or amenities. As a matter of fact, it’s the opposite. Boasting between 11 and 21 cubic feet of interior space, many of these 12-volt refrigerators rival the one you have in your home. Many have french doors, multi-drawer freezers and ice makers. What’s more, these 12-volt refrigerators will operate on solar power, so when you’re off grid, the fridge won’t be eating up your propane supplies.
7. Airfryer/convection microwave ovens are replacing propane ovens
Let’s be honest: How many times did you use the propane oven for anything but storage last camping season? The truth is, the most underutilized appliance in most RVs is the gas oven. An upcoming trend in 2025 is the replacement of the propane oven you normally find in RVs with an air fryer oven, or a space saving combo airfryer/convection microwave oven.
8. 12-volt Smart TVs
A definite trend in 2025 RVs will see changes to RV entertainment systems. RV entertainment is stepping into a more modern age with 12 Volt smart TVs that run on RV battery power. The cool thing about these is that they allow you to stream wherever you are. Instead of drawing power from your inverter, 12-volt RV TVs draw power directly from the battery. Many LED smart TVs for RVs are packaged with a premium soundbar, doing away with the need for additional stereo equipment.
9. Central Touchscreen Control Panels
In 2025, we’ll see many RVs that have a central touch screen that operates power window shades, slideouts, climate control, awnings, etc. In addition, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi capabilities allow you connect to the touchscreen via a smart phone app. This means you can operate all the amenities on the touch pad remotely and monitor temperatures too.
10. Whisper-quiet RV Air Conditioners
The typical RV air conditioner sounds like an airplane taking off when it’s running. But we may see these going the way of the pterodactyl over the next few years. The latest RV air conditioners are whisper-quiet. This means they’re barely audible when they’re cooling the RV while using a fraction of the power of their predecessors.
11. Secret Storage Cabinets
A big design trend in 2025 RVs is secret storage. Many 2025 fifth-wheels have a walk-in pantry concealed behind the entertainment center and other hidden storage spaces. The hidden storage trend sometimes appears on a smaller scale in smaller RVs as well, with dresser tops that have concealed hinges that let them flip up, revealing otherwise invisible storage areas for jewelry and other valuables.
Key Takeaways
There’s no doubt that upcoming RV trends are innovative and have an eye to providing consumer-friendly features. RV manufacturers have really done their homework here by researching exactly what RVers want and taking into account how we’re actually using our rigs. The 2025 model year is bringing some interesting upgrades to RVs that promise to make both boondocking and extended RV use better than ever.
