A New Era for Fiberglass Trailers? The Awaken RV MorningStar Makes its Debut

What this episode covers

On this week’s episode of The RV Atlas Podcast, we dive into something we genuinely love talking about: small RV innovation—and more specifically, a brand-new player in the fiberglass trailer space that’s bringing fresh energy into a category we’ve followed closely for years. We’re joined by Scott Hubbell, founder of Awaken RV, a company that made its debut at the Florida RV SuperShow with a striking new fiberglass trailer called the MorningStar. If you’ve been listening to the RV Atlas for a while, you already know this is a category we pay close attention to. Fiberglass trailers have long been known for durability, loyal communities, and timeless design—but they haven’t always been known for rapid innovation. That’s exactly what makes this conversation so interesting. From Marketing Side Hustle to RV Industry Leader Scott’s path into the RV industry didn’t start with a lifelong passion for trailers—it started with a marketing side gig. Fresh out of college, he and a friend landed a small contract helping a teardrop trailer company rebuild its website and drive traffic. That project took off. Sales grew rapidly, and what began as a side hustle quickly became a full-time opportunity. Over time, Scott became deeply embedded in the RV industry, helping grow a small company into a major player. From there, he became a key part of what many RVers now recognize as the modern teardrop revival, helping scale production, build communities, and expand into adjacent niches like truck campers. But after about 15 years in the industry, he had a realization: he was ready to build something new—something that gave him the freedom to innovate again. Why Fiberglass? Durability Meets Opportunity Fiberglass trailers have always had a strong reputation—and for good reason. As Scott explained, if you took a fiberglass trailer and a traditionally built “stick-and-tin” trailer and left them side-by-side for 20 years, the difference would be obvious. Fiberglass units hold up. They resist weather. They age slowly. It’s not uncommon to see 30- or 40-year-old fiberglass trailers still in great condition. But as we discussed in the episode, the tradeoff has often been limited innovation. Many brands in the space have stayed consistent—sometimes to a fault—with similar layouts, aesthetics, and features year after year. That’s where Scott saw opportunity. What if you could take everything great about fiberglass—durability, longevity, community—and combine it with: Modern design Better floorplans Higher-end interiors Thoughtful features RVers already expect in other segments That idea became the foundation for Awaken RV. Introducing the MorningStar: A New Kind of Fiberglass Trailer The MorningStar is Awaken RV’s first model, and it immediately stands out—not just for what it includes, but for how it feels. Here are the key specs: Length: just under 24 feet Width: 8 feet Weight: approximately 5,300–5,400 pounds MSRP: starting around $88,900 That places it in a unique part of the market—above entry-level trailers, but still well below the luxury Class B and Airstream-style price points that many buyers jump to when they want higher quality. A Floorplan That Feels Bigger Than It Is One of the standout features of the MorningStar is its flow and openness. The current layout features: A rear bathroom spanning the width of the trailer A kitchen immediately upon entry A U-shaped dinette A large wardrobe A front bedroom with north-south twin beds That twin-bed layout, combined with wide walkways and an interior height of 6’8”, creates a sense of space that feels larger than the traile...