Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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June 30, 2023
Haugen RV Sells Missouri Stores
Two years after expanding its Utah-based RV dealership group to Missouri, Haugen RV sold the two Missouri-based stores. Haugen RV CEO Jason Haugen said it was the right time to sell the Legacy RV dealership locations to Ocala, Florida-based Optimum RV. RV News
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June 29, 2023
Melanated Cares Foundation to Host 2023 Annual Camping Retreat Powered by Winnebago Industries
ATLANTA, June 29, 2023 -- The Melanated Cares Foundation, a nonprofit created to encourage people of color to embrace the outdoors, is pleased to announce that this year’s annual event, Melanated Campout, will be powered by Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO), a leading manufacturer of outdoor lifestyle products, which has officially...
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June 28, 2023
17 people fall ill at Colorado campground after exposure to gas cloud
Seventeen campers fell ill in San Juan National Forest in La Plata County after exposure to an unknown gas cloud Tuesday night, according to the Upper Pine River Fire Protection District. About 9 p.m. Mountain time Tuesday, emergency responders with Upper Pine River Fire Protection District were dispatched to the...
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June 28, 2023
Campground OK’ed at old Boyds Bears site
Cumberland Township supervisors voted 5-0 Tuesday to grant conditional use for a campground at the former Boyds Bears facility. Under the site’s mixed-use zoning, BR Smith Properties’ project at 75 Cunningham Road could not advance without the conditional use, which supervisors granted subject to several conditions. One condition is campsites...
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June 28, 2023
Campsites Are Fully Booked. They’re Also Half-Empty.
Rising interest in camping means prime sites are selling out across the country. So why do so many campsites sit empty on peak nights? Online booking and cancellation fees mean there is little to gain in letting parks know you’re a no-show, campers say. Travelers who make multiple bookings before...
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June 28, 2023
Shoe Company Partners With Kampgrounds of America
HOLO Footwear has formed a collaboration with Kampgrounds of America (KOA) in a three-year deal that begins this July and August, pairing sustainable footwear brand HOLO with the world’s largest campground network to highlight the brands’ aligned goals. RV Pro
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June 27, 2023
Aqua-Hot Markets New Floor Heating Kit
Aqua-Hot, an Airxcel brand, has introduced a new floor heating kit expanding its 100-series heating system offerings for Class B and overland vehicles. The new floor heating kit allows builders to connect the on-board Aqua-Hot 125 hydronic heating system to any pex-based flooring system for radiant in-floor heating. RV-Pro
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June 27, 2023
Camping World Announces Strategic Appointments to Its Field Operations Leadership Team
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (“Camping World”), the World’s Largest Recreation Dealer, today announced the appointment of several key hires to its field operations leadership team. Marcus Lemonis, Chairman and CEO of Camping World commented, “As we continue to capitalize on today’s dealership acquisition landscape, it's equally important...
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June 27, 2023
Ford to ax at least 1,000 contract, salaried workers to offset billion-dollar EV investments
Ford Motor Co. reportedly has plans to fire at least 1,000 salaried and contract workers as the auto giant looks to offset the cost of investing in the electric vehicle market. During internal meetings on Monday, salaried workers based in North America were informed of the impending job cuts, which...
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June 26, 2023
Camping World Set to Acquire Crain RV, Fortifying #1 Market Position in Arkansas
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (“Camping World”), the World’s Largest Recreation Dealer, today announced that it is set to acquire multi-location RV dealer Crain RV in Arkansas. Crain operates locations in Benton, Springdale, and Little Rock, predominantly selling Jayco, Winnebago, Tiffin, Coachmen, and Forest River products. The acquisition...
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June 25, 2023
May Shipment Report Now Available
Results for the RV Industry Association’s May 2023 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 30,919 units, a decrease of (-38.8%) compared to the record 50,529 units shipped in May 2022. To date, RV shipments are down (-49.7%) with 140,735 units. RVIA
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June 22, 2023
Hipcamp and RVshare partner to give away $10 million in RV campsite stays
AUSTIN, Texas and SAN FRANCISCO, June 22, 2023 -- Today, campsite booking platform Hipcamp and RV rental website RVshare together announce a partnership that will make it easier for RVshare renters to reserve beautiful, affordable RV campsites across the United States. The companies, both celebrating 10-year anniversaries this June, will explore a range of partnership-deepening opportunities during the coming...
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June 21, 2023
Winnebago Industries (WGO) Q3 Earnings Top Estimates
Winnebago , which belongs to the Zacks Building Products - Mobile Homes and RV Builders industry, posted revenues of $900.8 million for the quarter ended May 2023, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5.24%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $1.46 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two...
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June 21, 2023
Spot2Nite Partners with Camping World and Good Sam to Power Booking Engine
NEW ORLEANS, June 21, 2023 -- Spot2Nite, a cloud-based booking software designed specifically for campground and RV park accommodations, announced a new partnership with Camping World and the Good Sam brand to power the booking engine behind a suite of campground operator services and products geared to travelers. Properties connected to Spot2Nite...
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June 20, 2023
‘Glamping’ Grows Up: ULUM’s Bid to Create Approachable Luxury
Now, with the launch of ULUM in Moab, Utah, the brand is creating a more elevated experience: Think electricity in tents, Aesop amenities, Pendleton blankets and more emphasis on the F&B delivered in purpose-built communal spaces. Launched in Moab within driving distance to Canyonlands airport and many of the natural...
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June 20, 2023
The 10 Most Expensive Pickup Trucks You Can Buy
Pickup trucks have gotten expensive. They command luxury car prices — and, in the top trims, deliver luxury car amenities and performance. If there's a ceiling for how much Americans are willing to pay for a pickup truck, manufacturers haven't found it yet. Whether you're looking for a plush dually...
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June 20, 2023
Tune Outdoor Enters Lightweight Camper Market
Denver’s Tune Outdoor has unveiled its innovative entry to the growing lightweight truck camper market, the Tune M1. The Tune M1 pop-up canopy truck topper blends design innovation, simplicity, and a streamlined production process that delivers an industry-best weight-to-space ratio, exceptional performance, and a stylish, modern aesthetic. Targeting the burgeoning...
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June 20, 2023
FMCA RV Club Announces Return to Redmond, Oregon, for Summer 2024 RV Expo
CINCINNATI JUNE 20, 2023 FMCA, an international organization for RV owners, will be making a return visit to the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center in Redmond, Oregon, next year. RV owners from across the United States and Canada will gather in the Pacific Northwest as FMCA hosts its 109th...
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June 20, 2023
Four Points RV Resorts adds Indiana Jellystone Park Franchise to Growing Portfolio
LAKE CHARLES, La., June 20, 2023 -- Four Points RV Resorts, LLC has just completed the acquisition of Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort in Bloomington, Indiana. Four Points, launched in 2020 by Sean Vidrine and Matt Van Der Molen, now owns and operates four Jellystone Park franchises, as well as...
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June 15, 2023
Investment company formed to buy RV parks, marinas
Monarch Alternative Capital LP, an investment firm with approximately $11 billion of assets under management, has formed Go Outdoors, a platform to acquire, develop, and operate marinas and RV resorts across the United States. Monarch launched the platform with the recapitalization of two large-scale portfolios and partnered with Safe Harbor...
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June 14, 2023
Camping World Set to Acquire Van Boxtel RV in Green Bay, Wisconsin
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.-- Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (“Camping World”), the World’s Largest Recreation Dealer, today announced that it is set to acquire Van Boxtel RV in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The acquisition is anticipated to close in the third quarter of 2023 and will increase the Company’s Wisconsin location count...
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June 14, 2023
Campers Inn RV Buys Northeast Dealership
Campers Inn RV is acquiring Dylan’s RV Center in Sewell, New Jersey. The 48,500-square-foot RV center sells Type A, B and C motorhomes as well as providing service and RV storage. It is the second location Campers Inn RV acquired in New Jersey in the past year. Dylan’s RV Center...
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June 14, 2023
KOA Report Shows Campers Embracing Artificial Intelligence
The Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) Monthly Research Report – June 2023 Edition indicates that campers are adopting artificial intelligence (AI) more quickly than other leisure travelers. Currently, 32% of campers share that they have used AI for trip planning, while another 22% plan to utilize it in the future....
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June 13, 2023
Eco-dynamic Tech to Unveil World’s First Colored Solar Awning: Artpiece for RV 1000W
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill., June 13, 2023 -- Eco-dynamic, a US-based tech-driven company aiming to harness the power of the sun and redefine renewable energy, introduces an innovative product "Artpiece for RV 1000W", the world's first colored, motorized and rollable solar awning, to give RVers more possibilities of enjoyable ambience due to...
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June 13, 2023
Camping World launches brand-specific dealership format
Camping World Holdings Inc., America’s largest retailer of recreational vehicles (RVs) and related products and service,s is introducing a new dealership format that dedicates select individual dealerships exclusively to selling, servicing, and showcasing a specific RV brand’s products. Each store will feature a tailored, brand-specific customer experience and specialized staff training....