Camping
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October 13, 2021
Winnebago authorizes $200M in share buyback program
Winnebago Industries announces that the company's board of directors has authorized share repurchases of up to $200M. The amount represents 7.8% of the motorhome manufacturer's current market value. Seeking Alpha
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October 13, 2021
KOA Reports 36.6% Revenue Increase Through September
Continuing progress towards a record year, Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) reports a 36.6% increase in revenue through September over 2020 in its Q3 Business Report. Compared to the same period in 2019, KOA’s highest-grossing year in its 59-year history, revenue increased just over 29%. This success is bolstered by a 43.4%...
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October 12, 2021
On-The-Go Water From Air? Watergen Introduces RV Atmospheric Water Generator
The “Watergen ON Board” water-from-air generator is scheduled to be available through certain Camping World locations across the U.S. in the spring of next year. The pricing and other markets are yet to be announced. Watergen ON Board harnesses humidity in the air to supply more than 10 gallons a day...
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October 11, 2021
RV Retailer Expands In Texas To 16 Stores
RV Retailer (RVR) signed an agreement to acquire Sherrod’s RV Center with two locations in the Beaumont, TX market. The stores will be re-branded ExploreUSA Supercenter of Beaumont. RVR also announced it had opened a sales and service facility in Tyler, TX. Upon completion of the acquisition and the Blue...
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October 11, 2021
Go RVing Profile: Millenials 35% of Class A Owners
The Go RVing RV Owner Demographic Profile is the most comprehensive study of RV ownership ever conducted, providing deep insights and perspectives on the demographics and ownership habits of RV Owners, Former RV Owners and RV Intenders, according to the RV Industry Association (RVIA). Woodallscm
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October 11, 2021
Selvius RV Group Acquires, Renames Another Michigan RV Store
Michigan’s Selvius Family RV Group acquired the former Quality Products RV of Plainwell, Mich. The newly owned dealership reopened in August under the name RV–Zoo. Quality Products RV was owned since its founding in 1968 by the Doxey family. When they decided to retire, they reached out to the Selvius...
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October 9, 2021
Investors like what they see in RV manufacturing; stock prices soar
The Motley Fool – a private financial and investing advice company – said last week that it’s a great time to be in the RV industry. We all know what’s happened to RV sales, inventories, and pricing of late. All of those factors have led to, according to Motley Fool,...
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October 8, 2021
N.Y. Installs EV Charging Stations at 2 Campgrounds
Two campgrounds in New York’s Adirondacks are now home to electric car charging stations, part of a larger initiative by the state to support electric vehicle use, according to the Adirondack Explorer. The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) says electric car chargers have been installed at Meadowbrook Campground in Ray...
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October 8, 2021
Harvest Hosts Finalizes Boondockers Welcome
Harvest Hosts, a membership program giving RVers access to unique RV camping options, completed its integration of Boondockers Welcome, a community-driven camping solution, into its platform following acquisition of the company in May 2021. The two companies said they share a mission of giving travelers opportunities to make memories and...
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October 8, 2021
Ford Expedition Timberline Off-Road Concept Targets Overlanding Families
Ford taps the market with the 2022 Expedition Timberline concept, focusing on multiday off-roading. 10.6 inches of ground clearance, hoop steps from DeeZee, FOX Performance Elite Series 2.5-inch shocks, Dual Speed Compression adjusters and remote reservoirs, 17-inch Method Race wheels are some of its outstanding features. Mobile campsite accessories include a Thule...
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October 7, 2021
Video: Starcraft RV Intros Super Lite Maxx Travel Trailer
Starcraft RV has announced the launch of the 2022 Super Lite Maxx Travel Trailer. This compact, yet highly capable unit has been designed to maximize interior space, according to a release, and the lightweight trailer also features rugged, tested components for extreme adventures. RV Business
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October 7, 2021
Dometic to Offer Products Made of New 100% Recycled Material
In order to take a more active role in promoting new materials for sustainability, Dometic is offering its environmentally conscious customers products made of its REDUX material, a lightweight polyester made from 100 percent recycled plastic bottles with Global Recycled Standard certifications. This announcement refers to tents, a new RV...
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October 7, 2021
Winnebago debuts a compact, yet well-equipped camper trailer
Aside from revealing a wheelchair-friendly campervan yesterday, U.S.-based motorhome maker Winnebago announced another new product: the Hike 100, a lightweight trailer for camping enthusiasts. Coming in at only 1,225 kg (2,700 lbs), the Winnebago Hike 100 can be easily towed by a mid-size crossover SUV. It comes in four layouts, which...
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October 7, 2021
Parry Sound woman sentenced for stealing $83,941 from campground
A woman convicted of redirecting over $83,000 in campsite payments into her personal bank account was given house arrest and ordered to repay her former employer. On Oct. 4, Justice Oldham imposed a sentence of 18 months house arrest to Sandra Weatherall, 45, of Parry Sound, followed by three years...
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October 7, 2021
Thor’s 2022 Tranquility 4×4 Camper Van Will Have You Living Wherever You Want
To create the ultimate mobile home, buyers need to invest a pretty penny in order enjoy a living space suitable of the status ‘home’. The Thor Motor Coach, a subsidiary of Thor Industries, is going to perform everything the buyer might need to live life off-grid for a short while....
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October 6, 2021
KOA Adds Dedicated Position for Canadian Market Expansion
Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) has hired Matt Stovold to the newly created position of KOA Franchise Development Manager for Canada. Stovold joins KOA after more than10 years of operating and managing the Toronto North/Cookstown KOA Holiday in Ontario. Woodalls
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October 6, 2021
Harvest Hosts Finalizes Boondockers Welcome Integration to Become the Largest Private RV Camping Network, Offering Over 5,600 Locations for Members
Harvest Hosts, a membership program giving RVers access to unique RV camping options, is announcing the complete integration of Boondockers Welcome, a community-driven camping solution, into its platform following acquisition of the company in May 2021. Both built by RVers for RVers, the companies share a mission of giving travelers opportunities...
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October 5, 2021
Winnebago Roam Revealed As Brand’s First Camper Van For Wheelchair Users
Winnebago RV company revealed the Winnebago Roam - a Class B camper van which offers plenty of cabin space despite its relatively smaller cabin compared to the other wheelchair-friendly RVs. Aside from its remote-controlled wheelchair lift, cabinets and storage compartments inside are accessible even while seated, with specially-made duffels for...
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October 5, 2021
RV Industry Priorities Included in Infrastructure Bill
While the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, a $1.2 trillion infrastructure package, seemed poised to pass the House of Representatives last week, ongoing disagreement between the progressive and centrist wings of the Democratic Party delayed the vote. Progressive Democrats are insisting that the infrastructure bill and a separate reconciliation package...
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October 5, 2021
This Luxury Motorhome With Mercedes-Benz Tech Shows What German Design Is All About
You’re probably already familiar with motorhomes based on a Mercedes Sprinter chassis, but this model is more than that because it combines a Mercedes chassis with top-of-the-line German interior design, which gives it a unique flavor. Auto Evolution
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October 5, 2021
KOA: Over 6.3M Hispanic Households Camped in ‘20
Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) is celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15) with the release of the 2021 Latinx Camping Snapshot, which highlights the continued growth of camping popularity among U.S. Latinx audiences. Latinx campers represent 6.3 million camping households in the U.S., with 15% who are new to camping...
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October 4, 2021
Developer Buys Davie RV Park for $64M
Illinois-based developer Industrial Outdoor Ventures and San Francisco real estate investment firm Stockbridge Real Estate paid $64 million for a 38.5-acre industrial development site in Davie, Fla., property records show. Located at 3055 Burris Road, the property sits between Florida’s Turnpike and U.S. 441, smack dab in the center of...
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September 30, 2021
2022 RV Industry Association Board Of Directors Election Results
Voting for the 2022 RV Industry Association Board of Directors election closed on Tuesday, September 28 and the final results are in! Official representatives from member companies cast their votes during the September 7-28 balloting for the five open seats announced in August. From that pool, the successful candidates for 4 Manufacturer...
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September 29, 2021
Jayco Goes Overlanding With New Sprinter-Based Terrain Camper Van
The Indiana-based RV manufacturer is well-known for a plethora of sizable motorhomes and travel trailers, but the van featured here is something different. Technically a Class B motorhome, this camper trades campgrounds and RV parks for off-road adventures. Motor1.com
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September 29, 2021
Farm to Summit Turns Unwanted Produce Into Very Much Wanted Camp Food
Farm to Summit makes dehydrated food from upcycled, locally-grown produce. Their business model: to create gourmet meals for bikepackers, backpackers, and other people who spend time in the backcountry while also reducing food waste and resource use. Read more about the founders on Adventure Journal.
