# Highlights from the 2024 Tampa Summer RV Show > It was very, very hot. But we found some cool RVs. **Author:** Cory Watilo · **Published:** 2024-06-09 · **Updated:** 2026-07-08 · **Collection:** Posts **Canonical:** https://rvenvy.com/tampa-summer-show-2024 ![Highlights from the 2024 Tampa Summer RV Show](https://imagedelivery.net/Jf9DRitYJ6pR6Mj8hCRBSg/8b689116-65a5-432c-c88b-202151d64d00/desktop1080) --- I visited the Tampa Bay Summer RV Show to find the recent trends coming out of Elkhart this year. Since I live near the fairgrounds where the show was held, I decided to take out my Cross Trail 20XG and camp on-site for a couple nights. It was... a bit underwhelming compared to the Super Show in January. There were only a handful of us campers, so it wasn't exactly the vibe I was expecting. But I made the most of it! ![Getting some sun outside the RV](https://imagedelivery.net/Jf9DRitYJ6pR6Mj8hCRBSg/328597f3-dc80-4c90-8ed8-1bf3d1778500/desktop1080) Onward to the RVs! While not everything in this post is *new* for 2024, it highlights the things I found interesting in this tour around the Florida State Fairgrounds. ## Class B vans ### The perfect van for a day trip to the beach The Entegra Coach Arc 18C has a side-facing couch and a large floor space. It doesn’t feel cramped like many Class B vans because it opts to leave the space open instead of using it for a seat or kitchen. It’s not designed to sleep more than 2 people, but it makes for a great day trip van for those who want to enjoy a nice view from inside while still being equipped with everything you need for an overnight sleep in a pinch. I’d personally love to pick up this van for working from the beach. - [Entegra Coach Arc 18C](https://rvenvy.com/class-b-motorhomes/entegra-coach/arc/18c): 17 ft 10 in, sleeps 2, 8,550 lbs GVWR, MSRP $144,524 ![Entegra Coach Arc 18C](https://imagedelivery.net/Jf9DRitYJ6pR6Mj8hCRBSg/66bdf418-fed0-4543-b7ad-26f0e003bb00/desktop1080) ### Perfect camper van for a family with two small kids The Entegra Coach Ethos 20D is equipped with four bucket seats, a rear couch/bed, and a pop-top. With small kids, it makes sense to have one parent sleep in the pop-top and the other down on the bed, with each taking a child. If kids are slightly older, they may be able to both sleep in the pop-up without risk of falling out overnight, but this leaves limited room in the bed for two adults. ![Entegra Coach Ethos 20D](https://imagedelivery.net/Jf9DRitYJ6pR6Mj8hCRBSg/ea61dd07-34cb-49b0-b788-bd3581c4ed00/desktop1080) - [Entegra Coach Ethos 20D](https://rvenvy.com/class-b-motorhomes/entegra-coach/ethos/20d): 20 ft 11 in, sleeps 4, 9,350 lbs GVWR, MSRP $190,650 ### The van for camping with older kids Unlike the Ethos 20D, the Thor Motor Coach Tellaro 20A comes with a front-facing passenger bench seat. Because the kitchen is in the center of the van, the rear has room for two opposing couches that turn into a large bed. With space in the pop-top for kids, this layout gives more space for two adults in the rear bed, but you sacrifice the passenger seating space like is available in the Ethos 20D. ![Thor Motor Coach Tellaro 20A](https://imagedelivery.net/Jf9DRitYJ6pR6Mj8hCRBSg/61133516-e8aa-4d81-6bfc-44ae543eb600/desktop1080) - [Thor Motor Coach Tellaro 20A](https://rvenvy.com/class-b-motorhomes/thor-motor-coach/tellaro/20a): 21 ft 1 in, sleeps 4, 9,350 lbs GVWR, MSRP $148,120 ### Luxury van Forest River is getting into the B van game with the [OGV Luxury Coach V-RV](https://ogvluxurycoach.com/) line of luxury vans. OGV stands for “off-grid vehicle” and they come with lithium batteries, 340 watts of solar, and dual alternators. It comes in four floor plans: 1. 7RL - rear lounge, seats 7 2. 4TB - two bench seats, seats 4 3. 5RL - rear lounge, seats 5 4. 2TB - two bench seats, seats 2 The OGV V-RV 7RL was at the show and it looked plush with a marine-inspired interior. ![OGV V-RV 7RL](https://imagedelivery.net/Jf9DRitYJ6pR6Mj8hCRBSg/d2890ab0-85cd-45f3-44f4-9154f589a600/desktop1080) ## Class A motorhomes ### North/south mid-bed in a Class A? Officially introduced last year, the Fleetwood Frontier GTX 39TA but I hadn’t walked it yet. I was surprised by its unique mid-ship bed that faces north/south (front to back) instead of east/west like most RVs of its size. There’s a small half-bath behind the bed, which is something I hadn’t seen before. - [Fleetwood Frontier GTX 39TA](https://rvenvy.com/class-a-motorhomes/fleetwood/frontier-gtx/39ta): 40 ft 3 in, sleeps 8, 33,600 lbs GVWR, MSRP $441,045 ### Creative use of space While the Forest River Georgetown 5 Series GT5 34H5 has been around for a few years, I hadn’t noticed its unique shelving and counter space that is only revealed when the slides are out. In most RVs, there’s a dead wall (or sometimes a photo hanging in its place) which always feels suboptimal. I found this to be a creative use of space that makes it feel like this portion of the RV was intentionally designed, as opposed to just leaving an exposed empty wall in its place. ![Georgetown 5 Series GT5 34H5](https://imagedelivery.net/Jf9DRitYJ6pR6Mj8hCRBSg/44838dc4-5f5a-4162-3c37-275fd01eaf00/desktop1080) - [Forest River Georgetown 5 Series GT5 34H5](https://rvenvy.com/class-a-motorhomes/forest-river/georgetown-5-series-gt5/34h5): 37 ft 10 in, sleeps 5, 22,000 lbs GVWR, MSRP $237,952 ## Travel trailers ### Hidden bunks in a slideout Earlier this year I walked the [Wildwood Heritage Glen 320VIEW](https://rvenvy.com/fifth-wheel-trailers/wildwood/heritage-glen/320view?year=2024) fifth wheel. Its defining features include a rear kitchen with massive windows and a secret bunk room, hidden in a slide out just off the living area along with a desk. This time around, it was time for a travel trailer with the same features, so Forest River introduced the Wildwood Salem 29VIEW. ![Wildwood Salem 29VIEW living area](https://imagedelivery.net/Jf9DRitYJ6pR6Mj8hCRBSg/8c247c99-51a5-4c83-2aa7-8c4d16fc8000/desktop1080) ![Wildwood Salem 29VIEW bunkhouse](https://imagedelivery.net/Jf9DRitYJ6pR6Mj8hCRBSg/1e97d5c9-852e-4627-65ca-09d3cd513e00/desktop1080) - [Forest River Salem 29VIEW](https://rvenvy.com/travel-trailers/forest-river/salem/29view): 34 ft 10 in, sleeps 6, 9,810 lbs GVWR ## Fifth wheels ### Toy hauler with massive windows and a built-in projector screen The Salem FSX 30VCVIEW has a unique indoor/outdoor feel with its extra large windows and outdoor tables. It’s perfect for entertaining outside and passing food/drinks through the windows. ![Salem FSX 30VCVIEW](https://imagedelivery.net/Jf9DRitYJ6pR6Mj8hCRBSg/f10faf58-bd83-4ae6-7800-a922825b9700/desktop1080) The model at the show also had a built-in pull-down projector screen. ![Salem FSX 30VCVIEW projector screen](https://imagedelivery.net/Jf9DRitYJ6pR6Mj8hCRBSg/683b0b62-3ac9-42f6-4773-d1ced8d05c00/desktop1080) - [Forest River Salem FSX 30VCVIEW](https://rvenvy.com/travel-trailers/forest-river/salem-fsx/30vcview): 36 ft 6 in, sleeps 6, 11,615 lbs GVWR ### Two full bedrooms, bathrooms with loft and bathtub The Highland Ridge Open Range 390TBS comes with two full bedrooms, two full bathrooms with a tub, a loft that sleeps three, and bar seating at the kitchen island. ![Open Range 390TBS](https://imagedelivery.net/Jf9DRitYJ6pR6Mj8hCRBSg/c349d13f-a496-482d-cd8b-46a4bac35800/desktop1080) ![Open Range 390TBS kitchen](https://imagedelivery.net/Jf9DRitYJ6pR6Mj8hCRBSg/e7c43442-9ff3-405b-91b8-5b8baf3b2300/desktop1080) - [Highland Ridge Open Range 3X 3X 390TBS](https://rvenvy.com/fifth-wheel-trailers/highland-ridge/open-range-3x/3x-390tbs): 43 ft 7 in, sleeps 7, 16,995 lbs GVWR, MSRP $101,833 ### Square windows Lippert, a manufacturer for many of the major RV brands, is now offering a square window, designed to provide a more residential look. Here it is on a Brinkley fifth wheel. ![Square window on a Brinkley fifth wheel](https://imagedelivery.net/Jf9DRitYJ6pR6Mj8hCRBSg/bfdc9cb4-1862-48cd-696f-f7df1b49de00/desktop1080) --- All for now! This summer show already has me excited for the Hershey show in September. See you then! --- ## More from Posts - [24 new RV floor plans for 2024](https://rvenvy.com/top-rv-floor-plans-2024): Our 24 favorite new RV floor plans and features introduced for the 2024 model year - [25 hot new RV floor plans for 2025](https://rvenvy.com/top-rv-floor-plans-2025-hershey-show): Everything we loved at the 2024 Hershey RV show - [Mobile RV internet guide](https://rvenvy.com/mobile-rv-internet-guide): A detailed guide to mobile internet in an RV in 2024 --- Cite the canonical HTML URL (no `.md` suffix): https://rvenvy.com/tampa-summer-show-2024. Full URL grammar for every RV Envy markdown mirror: https://rvenvy.com/docs/for-agents.md