Camping
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September 23, 2021
VW Says It Still Won’t Sell Camper Vans in America Despite RV Craze. Here’s Why
Why won't VW entrust its eggs to the camper van basket by offering the California in the States, or spearhead its EV transition with a pop-top ID.Buzz? And now that everyone in America seems to have been driven camper-crazy by COVID, has VW's hesitance blown an opportunity? The Drive
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September 22, 2021
Renting Out Your Van, Trailer, or RV: Big Money or Big Pain?
Peer-to-peer RV rental companies can net you big money, but there are costs. GearJunkie
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September 22, 2021
Camping World Partners With Major League Baseball
Camping World said its Good Sam services segment has entered into an agreement with Major League Baseball to be the presenting partner for the 2021 American League Division Series (ALDS) and the 2021 National League Division Series (NLDS). SGBMedia
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September 21, 2021
World’s largest tree wrapped in fire-resistant blanket as California blaze creeps closer
As flames crept closer to California’s cherished sequoia trees firefighters took an unusual step to protect them, wrapping the giant bases in fire-resistant blankets. The KNP Complex fire – which consists of two lightning-sparked blazes burning together – forced the evacuation of the park this week. The Guardian
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September 21, 2021
2021 Hershey RV Show Draws 61,320, 2nd Best Ever
Hosted by the Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle and Camping Association (PRVCA) Sept. 15-19 at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pa. – and officially titled “America’s Largest RV Show” – attendance for the five-day event was 61,320. It’s only the second time the show has drawn over 60,000 and is second only to...
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September 20, 2021
‘Tourist tax:’ Oregon State Park campsites to cost 25% more for out-of-state RV travelers
Senate Bill 794 imposes a 25% surcharge on non-residents who camp in RV sites at 56 campgrounds from the Oregon Coast to the Wallowa Mountains. The fees apply to everything from small pop-up trailers to Airstreams to motorhomes. Statesman Journal
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September 20, 2021
Backpacker brings aboard new gear editor
Benjamin Tepler—a Vermont-based journalist whose work has appeared in various national publications, including Outside, Food & Wine, and Sunset—has joined the staff of Backpacker (owned by OBJ’s parent company) as assistant gear editor. OBJ
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September 17, 2021
Margaritaville Hits The Road With Camp Margaritaville, Collection of RV Resorts
ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Margaritaville has found that paradise is where you park it. Following the success of Camp Margaritaville Pigeon Forge, TN and Lake Lanier, GA, the global lifestyle brand is announcing additional Camp Margaritaville RV Resort openings, bringing the brand's iconic experiences, fun, and escapism to even more travelers. These highly-anticipated, upscale...
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September 17, 2021
Dometic Acquires Igloo in $667 Million Deal
In a $677 million deal announced today, Dometic — an RV appliance and electric cooler-maker — will acquire U.S.-based Igloo, the iconic manufacturer of coolers and drinkware. This marks Dometic’s eighth acquisition in 2021, including Cadac, maker of vehicle-based barbecue products; German mobile power brand Buttner Elektronik; Zamp Solar; and, perhaps most...
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September 16, 2021
Dometic Acquires Cadac International
Dometic entered into an agreement to acquire Cadac International – a provider of barbecues and accessories to the vehicle-based outdoor market. Net sales of Cadac in 2020 were approximately €17 million, or approximately $20 million. RV-PRO
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September 16, 2021
Yellowstone National Park Sets August Record for Visitors
The park had more than 920,000 recreational visits in August, surpassing its previous busiest August on record, in 2017, when crowds came out to watch a solar eclipse. NYT
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September 15, 2021
Camping World’s Lemonis Eyes Path to $1B Net, to Start E-Commerce Site
Camping World Holdings Inc. (CWHI) Chairman and CEO Marcus Lemonis and 16 members of his management team yesterday (Sept. 14) laid out an aggressive vision for the company to reach $1 billion in adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) during an in-person livestream event in Salt Lake...
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September 14, 2021
Hershey, America’s Largest RV Show, Kicks Off Wednesday
More than 1,200 new RVs moved into the Giant Center in Hershey last week for the 52nd Annual America’s Largest RV Show, Sept. 15-19. The five-day event features RVs from the small pop-up camper to the luxurious Class A motorhome. It’s a camper’s one-stop-shop with RVs, campgrounds and vacation destinations, parts and...
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September 14, 2021
VANLIFE: Redtail Overland pops up a $20k carbon fiber rooftop “tent”
Among a host of other glamp-ready features, the hard-sided carbon fiber add-on has its own electricity and heat. On top of that, you can crawl into it through your sunroof — no need to venture outdoors in rowdy weather. GearJunkie
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September 11, 2021
RV dealers say steady price increases from manufacturers make it difficult to lock in final costs for buyers
What makes the price hikes particularly onerous to RV dealers is that the huge backlogs and delays in manufacturing sold units at all RV plants have extended the time from order to delivery to up to eight months or more. If a dealer “locked in” the price with a buyer...
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September 9, 2021
Mission Bay RV parks penalized by California Coastal Commission
The California Coastal Commission ordered 'Campland on the Bay' and 'Mission Bay RV Resort', which are two public trust state tidelands, to pay more than a quarter million dollars in penalties over public access. This was for putting up a bunch of signs up saying that it was only for...
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September 9, 2021
Wilkins RV Expands to 6 Locations, Buys Great Outdoors RV
Wilkins Recreational Vehicles, Inc announced that it has completed an agreement to purchase Great Outdoors RV and will soon acquire their operations located in Fulton, N.Y., and Clay, N.Y. RV Business
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September 9, 2021
Winnebago Launches Innovative Dealer App
Winnebago launched SourceBook, suposedly the first app in the RV industry to help dealers navigate every step of a customer’s sales journey, from dealer training to vehicle servicing. Key highlights include engaging dealer and technician training courses; comprehensive information about each Winnebago model; search functionality to quickly address customer questions;...
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September 9, 2021
More Organizations Cancel Open House Plans
Forest River and THOR Industries will be cancelling their dealer Open House Week plans out of concern over rapidly rising COVID-19 cases, other RV makers and organizations have followed suit. Each year, Open House Week attracts thousands of visitors to Elkhart, Ind., from across North America. This year’s event was scheduled...
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September 9, 2021
RV Dealers: ‘40 Under 40’ Nominations Due Sept. 17th
RV PRO will accept nominations from all segments of the industry including dealerships (technicians, parts and service, retail sales, business office), RV manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, rep. groups, business services and more. The deadline for nominations is Sept. 17. Recipients will be notified by Sept. 24. RV PRO
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September 9, 2021
Texas-Based RV LIFE Network Has Hit 1.5M Members
As the RV industry continues its upward trend, RV LIFE, an RV-focused software and media company, announced today (Sept. 9) that it has surpassed 1.5 million members. RV LIFE’s network includes tools like the ever-popular RV Trip Wizard trip planner, an RV Safe GPS, and Maintain My RV, as well as...
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September 8, 2021
Camping World to Host Investor Conference on September 14
Camping World Holdings, Inc., America’s Recreation Dealer, will host its annual Investor Conference on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. The purpose of the fireside chat is to update and discuss the Company’s retail offerings, strategic goals and business initiatives with investors, advisors and analysts and offer a preview of the Electric World...
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September 8, 2021
Nu Venture Surf Motorhome Is The Tiniest RV We’ve Ever Seen
The Nu Surf from UK-based Nu Venture, at roughly 17 feet long, is about the same size as a Honda Odyssey minivan. Step inside, however, and it literally has all the amenities of a much larger RV. The Motorhome Man on YouTube takes us for a tour in this short video,...
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September 6, 2021
Caravan Salon 2021: 185,000 visitors, an excellent result showing a strong sign of recovery
The 60th edition of the Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf ended yesterday, September 5, and it is therefore time to take stock: 185,000 visitors and 653 exhibitors from 31 countries, who presented their innovations and trends in the caravanning sector in 13 exhibition halls, as well as than in the outdoor spaces. The...
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September 3, 2021
Victims of Failed Glamping Dvlp. Awarded Restitution
Nearly $30,000 in restitution will soon be ready for the 34 victims named in a criminal theft case levied against an Alden, Mich., couple and their failed “glamping” resort in Antrim County’s Jordan River Valley, according to the Record Eagle. Woodalls
