Camping
January 19, 2021
Winnebago (WGO) Up 10.2% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
Winnebago reported first-quarter fiscal 2021 (ended Nov 28, 2020) adjusted earnings per diluted share of $1.69, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of earnings of $1.03. The RV vehicle maker registered revenues of $793.1 million during the reported quarter, and an operating income of $85 million compared with the year-ago income...
January 18, 2021
Camping In Grand Teton National Park Is Now By Reservation Only
For the first time, all campgrounds in Grand Teton National Park and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway will be available for reservation starting Jan. 26. Reservations can be made as far as six months in advance and no spaces will be considered first-come-first-serve any more. Wyoming Public Media
January 14, 2021
The Future of Van Life Is Here. And It’s Electric!
That’s right, lithium-ion units and battery packs are taking the place of fuel tanks and emissions — the van life trend is making a pretty big shift. And the industry’s biggest companies are leading the charge. GearJunkie
January 14, 2021
The 6 Ultimate Teardrop Trailer Upgrades
Part of the fun of owning an adventuremobile is making modifications as you go. Here are the six improvements you must make on your mobile base camp. Outside
January 14, 2021
The Best Rooftop Tents for Car Camping
Whether you're a novice or expert camper, a trip off the grid requires plenty of gear. From sleeping bags to hiking boots, and of course a tent. There are several varieties of tents to choose from, but if you're interested in car camping or overlanding, a rooftop tent might be...
January 14, 2021
RV rental platform Outdoorsy says it will hit $1 billion in sales next month after seeing explosive growth during the pandemic
While most of the travel industry skidded to a halt during COVID-19, road travel via camper vans and RVs began to thrive when states started lifting stay-at-home orders, resulting in a 1,500% surge in bookings on Outdoorsy. yahoo!news
January 13, 2021
Oregon State Parks will open campground reservation window to 6 months
Campers will be soon able to book their spring break and summer trips to Oregon state parks, as the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department announced that it will widen its campground reservation window to six months in advance, starting Jan. 14. Oregon Live
January 11, 2021
Rhode Island Buys a 235-Acre Former Campground
The former Echo Lake Campground, 235 acres that includes a 2,200-foot stretch fronting Echo Lake in Burrillville is a $2-million purchase whose campground’s location on the Pascoag Reservoir makes it a key recreational asset for the state. Woodall’s Campground Management
January 11, 2021
Kelty CBD? Camp Brand Dives Into Topical Pain Relief
Known for value-oriented hardgoods for the campsite, Kelty breaks into the burgeoning world of CBD salves, creams, and sprays, with products specifically formulated for pain relief, using made-in-USA, FDA-approved ingredients. GearJunkie
January 7, 2021
Hipcamp Raises $57 Million for Campsite Bookings as Outdoor Travel Trend Booms
Hipcamp, a startup that pairs people who wish to pitch their tents with landowners who want to accommodate them, has finalized $57 million of investment in a Series C funding round, now with a valuation exceeding $300 million. Skift
January 4, 2021
Why Camping World Holdings Surged 84.1% in 2020
Shares of Camping World Holdings soared as the coronavirus pandemic caused people to get back to nature and away from the crowds. Nasdaq
December 29, 2020
RV LIFE: 7 Best YouTube Channels for New RV Owners
There is no shortage of RV channels on YouTube to help educate RVers. Here are the picks for the best YouTube channels for new RV owners, as compiled by Patrick Buchanan for a report published by RV LIFE.
December 24, 2020
Camping World Raises and Donates over $500,000 as Part of the Plating Change Initiative
Camping World Holdings, Inc., a network of RV and outdoor lifestyle-centric retail locations, announced that it has raised over $500,000 to provide relief to local restaurants and meals to food insecure communities, through donations to the Plating Change program, at over 170 Camping World and Gander RV & Outdoors retail...
December 22, 2020
RV shipments sizzling, best November in history
The RV Industry Association’s November 2020 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments finished the month with 42,513 units shipped, an increase of 43.4% from the 29,644 units shipped in Nov. 2019 and the highest shipments ever for the month of November. Towable RVs totaled 38,485 units for the...
December 21, 2020
Buying an RV? Here are some mistakes to avoid
As any RV owner will say, buying a motorhome, camper or trailer is a complex process that requires a ton of decisions. The more choices, the more opportunities to make mistakes, especially when one is a novice. Austin-American Statesman
December 21, 2020
Thor Industries buys Tiffin Motorhomes for $300 million
THOR Industries, Inc. has acquired Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc., makers of high quality, luxury motorhomes, and related companies for $300 million. The Tiffin family will continue to run daily operations at Tiffin’s four Alabama locations – Red Bay, Winfield, Belmont, and Burnsville – and the plants will continue to manufacture the...
December 20, 2020
The company that designed this luxury $290,000 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter camper van has a 9-month waitlist — see inside the Elevate
Custom camper van maker Outside Van unveiled the 170-inch Mercedes-Benz Sprinter camper that's valued at around $290,000. It has two showers, a kitchen, two beds, a six-person dinette, a lounge area, a toilet, and a robust speaker system. Business Insider
December 18, 2020
Winnebago Industries (WGO) Tops Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Winnebago, which belongs to the Zacks Building Products - Mobile Homes and RV Builders industry, posted revenues of $793.13 million for the quarter ended November 2020, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 6.86%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $588.46 million. yahoo! finance
December 16, 2020
Outdoorsy Releases 2020 Travel Trend Report
The report shows that despite a 90% cancellation rate early in the year, Outdoorsy's RV bookings surged in 2020, leading to the company's best year on record, with a more than 4,500% increase in bookings throughout the course of the pandemic. To date, more than 3.1M rental days have been...
December 16, 2020
Canadian Investment Group Acquires B.C. Campground
Pacific Frontier Investments Inc. announced it has taken possession of an RV park and campground located in Parksville, British Columbia on Vancouver Island - a 12-plus acre property located on the Englishman River with low bank access to several swimming holes and a sandy beach area. Woodall’s Campground Management
December 15, 2020
Lordstown Motors, Camping World Will Build an Electric RV Together
The retailer and the EV startup plan to work on electric travel trailers as well as an electric recreational vehicle, with first sales to happen in 2022. Car and Driver
December 15, 2020
The Coolest Camping Trailers We Saw in 2020
As the year ends, check out some of Gear Patrol’s favorite (and most luxurious) ways to get off the grid.
December 14, 2020
2020 SNEWS Retailer Survey results: Camping sales
136 independent outdoor retailers across the country responded to this year's annual survey. Here’s how camping sales did this year, according to their responses. SNEWS
December 9, 2020
RV park industry anticipates 53,000 new campsites in 2021
Despite the effects of COVID-19 on RV Parks and Campgrounds, including impacting shoulder seasons and causing a wide swing in occupancy rates and profits, studies show the industry is poised for continued growth into 2021, anticipating more than 53,000 new sites constructed in the next 12 months. RV Travel
December 9, 2020
Is Car Glamping the More Accessible Alternative to Van Life?
Sleeping in your car is no longer an act of desperation with the advent of "car glamping." Somewhere in between camping and van life, this is a more cost-effective and convenient way to enjoy the open road without skimping on comfort. Newsweek