Beyond the Florida RV SuperShow: Favorite Finds, Industry Changes & the Future of Girl Camper

About this episode

Janine Pettit and Lesa McDermott discuss their experiences and findings from the Florida RV SuperShow, focusing on RVs that cater to women campers.

The Florida RV SuperShow is one of the largest RV shows in the country, and every year it offers a snapshot of where RVing is headed. This year, Janine Pettit and Lesa McDermott attended the show with a very intentional lens: What actually works for women who camp? In the latest episode of the Girl Camper Podcast, they go beyond the shiny RV displays to talk about standout campers, meaningful industry changes, and why Girl Camper is doubling down on camping, connection, and community in 2026. Favorite RV Finds from the Florida RV Supershow Rather than focusing on massive fifth wheels and luxury motorhomes, Janine and Lesa gravitated toward small, smart, and flexible RVs . These are campers designed for solo women, friends camping together, and people who want freedom without excess. Some of the biggest standouts included: Compact toy haulers that make it easy to bring kayaks, e-bikes, or outdoor gear without heavy lifting Lightweight travel trailers with thoughtful layouts and real storage Off-road and boondocking-friendly campers built for getting off the pavement Twin-bed and convertible sleeping options that adapt to how women actually camp One clear trend at the show was…

People in this episode

Hosts: Janine Pettit, Lesa McDermott

Topics covered

• RVing
• camping
• women in camping
• RV industry changes
• community

Keywords

• Florida RV SuperShow
• small RVs
• flexible RVs
• camping community

Mentioned in this episode

Products: compact toy haulers, lightweight travel trailers, off-road campers, twin-bed campers

Books & works: Beyond the RV Show: Favorite Finds, Industry Changes & the Future of Girl Camper, America The Beautiful

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