Camping
February 25, 2021
Camping World: 4Q Earnings Snapshot
Camping World Holdings Inc. (CWH) on Thursday reported fourth-quarter net income of $14.4 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier. AP
February 25, 2021
Lippert Promotes Eileen Pruitt to Deputy CHRO and Senior Legal Counsel
Lippert Components, Inc., supplier of a broad array of highly engineered components for the leading OEMs in the recreation and transportation product markets announced the promotion of Eileen Pruitt to Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer and Senior Legal Counsel. In her expanded role, Pruitt will work closely with Nick Fletcher,...
February 24, 2021
RV Retailer LLC acquires Carolina Coach & Camper in N.C.
RV Retailer LLC (RVR) announced the acquisition of Carolina Coach & Camper, located in Claremont, N.C., and one of the premier family-owned dealerships in North Carolina, selling and servicing RVs for over 25 years. RV Retailer will have a total of 55 RV stores upon completion of this acquisition. RV...
February 24, 2021
Off-roading may be banned at Oceano Dunes. Would SLO County’s economy survive?
Once again, the popular Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area is in jeopardy. The state Coastal Commission staff recommends closing the entire 3,500-acre park to off-road vehicles within five years to protect the sensitive dunes environment, triggering worries about the local economy. The Tribune
February 24, 2021
Why RV Travel Is Here To Stay: An Interview With The CEO Of RVshare
With the ability to explore the remote reaches of the interior US while keeping human contact at a minimum, it’s no wonder that business has been booming for RV rental companies since mid-2020. In the wake of this sudden surge in popularity, Forbes spoke to Jon Gray, CEO of RVshare,...
February 24, 2021
Campers Inn RV Acquires US Adventure RV in Naperville, Ill.
US Adventure RV has sold its Naperville, Ill, location to Jacksonville, Fla.-based Campers Inn RV, which bills itself as the largest family-operated dealership group in the country. RV Business
February 22, 2021
Outdoorsy Appoints New Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer
Michael Dougherty joins Outdoorsy from iHeartMedia where he was the co-founder and CEO of Jelli, the world's largest digital ad platform for audio. Yahoo
February 22, 2021
The Polydrop P17A Is Perfect for EV Towing, Going Off-Grid
Teardrop trailers are a solid choice for a weekend-long escapade, but not necessarily so if you drive an EV. The latest from Polydrop aims to deliver improvements on both these accounts: a trailer for longer stays, towable by an electric vehicle. autoevolution
February 22, 2021
A venture capitalist renovates Airstreams in her spare time
When she isn't dealing with a company's finances, George is hunting down the perfect Airstream trailer, ripping out its floors, and giving it a unique paint job. Insider
February 22, 2021
Camping World Holdings Continues Expansion in the Northeast with Maine Acquisition
Camping World Holdings, Inc. announced that an agreement has been signed to acquire Lee’s Family Trailer in Windham, ME. The acquisition is anticipated to close in April 2021 and will be the company’s first location in the state of Maine. Business Wire
February 22, 2021
The Ultimate Yosemite National Park Travel Guide
Think you already know everything about our nation’s most iconic park? Think again. Outside
February 22, 2021
In ‘Nomadland,’ Vanlife Is a Necessity—Not a Choice
Chloé Zhao’s new film follows a baby boomer who moves into her van after the Great Recession. Outside
February 22, 2021
Towering Chinese smart RV features elevator to second-floor sunroom
The Villa Edition includes a large pop-up glasshouse, not to mention a small attached balcony over the driver cab at a price of US$413,000. New Atlas
February 17, 2021
Camping World Holdings Announces Acquisition in the Northeast Corridor
Camping World Holdings, Inc., America’s Recreational Dealer, announced the acquisition of two locations in the Northeast in Hamburg, PA and Albany, NY, established through the acquisition of Boat-N-RV Superstore. Businesswire
February 17, 2021
A new take on the overland truck camper is coming. The AT Overland Aterra flatbed truck camper is a no-nonsense, full-featured, go-anywhere overland home. GearJunkie
A new take on the overland truck camper is coming. The AT Overland Aterra flatbed truck camper is a no-nonsense, full-featured, go-anywhere overland home. GearJunkie
February 17, 2021
The National Park Service Launched a Brand-New App
This new, free release provides all kinds of maps, must-hike trails, food recommendations, and more for all of its 423 units. Outside
February 17, 2021
Ford is investing $1 billion in Germany as it goes electric in Europe
Ford will modernize a plant in Germany as part of a plan to sell only electric passenger cars by 2030. The factory in Cologne, Germany, will be overhauled to produce the US carmaker's first European-built, mass volume all-electric passenger vehicle starting in 2023. CNN
February 17, 2021
First Electric Land Rover Lands in 2024
Six Land Rover EVs are in the works, but the company is also betting on hydrogen. Autoweek
February 16, 2021
Online Platform Launched to Buy and Sell Campervans
Software development company, Yaxo LLC recently announced the release of Vancamper, a modern, online platform to help people buy and sell campervans and recreational vehicles. RV Business
February 16, 2021
Winegard Announces Acquisition of SilverLeaf Electronics
Winegard, designers and manufacturers of Smart Wireless Solutions, announced it has acquired leading RV-systems developer SilverLeaf Electronics. SilverLeaf is one of the RV industry’s go-to engineering firms for all things related to telemetrics and RV-C networking, instrumentation tools, IoT solutions, and engine and system monitoring. RV Business
February 16, 2021
300-Pound Teardrop Trailer Made of Chicken Feathers
The New Mexico-based startup Earth Traveler designed an ultralightweight, expandable, organic-inspired teardrop trailer that weighs less than 300 pounds - the lightest RV available on the market. The secret behind keeping the vessel light is the material it’s made out of – chicken feathers! Woodall’s Campground Management
February 16, 2021
Winegard Company Acquires SilverLeaf Electronics
Winegard, the company dedicated to designing and manufacturing the world’s greatest range of Smart Wireless Solutions, announced it has acquired leading RV-systems developer SilverLeaf Electronics. Yahoo! Finance
February 16, 2021
World’s Lightest Teardrop Trailer Is Made of Chicken Feathers
New Mexico-based startup Earth Traveler designed an ultralightweight, expandable, organic-inspired teardrop trailer that weighs less than 300 pounds. It’s the lightest RV available on the market. The secret behind keeping the vessel light is the material it’s made out of – chicken feathers! Intelligent Living
February 16, 2021
Attendance at Maryland State Parks up 45% in 2020
Lt. Governor Boyd K. Rutherford and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources today announced a 45 percent increase in final attendance for Maryland State Parks in 2020 compared to the previous record-setting visitation attendance in 2019. In 2020, Maryland State Parks welcomed 21.5 million visitors, compared to 14.9 million in...
February 15, 2021
Sales Up 400%, Timberleaf Trailers Looks to Expansion
Timberleaf Trailers’ business has exploded in the last year with a 300 to 400% increase in sales, currently maxing out its current location in Grand Junction, Colo. RV Business