Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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December 14, 2022
The REV Group Reports Sales Increase in Q4
REV Group said it had net sales in the fourth quarter of $623.6 million, a 5.7% increase compared to the $589.9 million for the three months ended Oct. 31, 2021. The company said the increase in net sales came in the commercial and recreation segments, partially offset by a decrease in net...
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December 13, 2022
Mitsubishi Fuso RV is ultimate mobile office for untethered enterprise
Back in early 2021, Nissan showed a fascinating vision for an expandable mobile office van meant to help work-from-homers escape into nature for a different remote work experience. Fuso now elevates that idea with the NomadPro Canter, a conceptual big rig mobile office that lets the outdoors pour inside. New...
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December 9, 2022
RV PRO’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2022
For the third straight year, RV PRO was proud to announce its 40 Under 40 Class of 2022. We sought nominees from all segments of the RV industry, looking for those not yet 40 years of age who are already making a significant imprint on their particular portion of the...
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December 9, 2022
EcoFlow Launches Smart Generator for Emergency Power
EcoFlow has introduced its Smart Generator (Dual Fuel), a powerful generator which supports propane as a fuel source in addition to standard gas. With increased energy efficiency and fewer emissions, the company said the Smart Generator (Dual Fuel) can produce up to 20 kilowatt-hours of electricity with propane, enough to...
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December 7, 2022
Burton Becomes First Snowboard Brand to Launch Online Rental Program
Burton officially announced its new online rental program – giving riders the choice of renting a full kit online and having their rental snowboards, boots, bindings and outerwear shipped to their destination anywhere in the continental US. Soft-launched in October on Burton.com, the industry-first program is powered on the backend by Arrive, the...
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December 7, 2022
Roadtrippers, Campspot Offer 2023 Road Travel Outlook
Roadtrippers, a leading road trip planning tool that helps roadtrippers turn their trips into adventures, has partnered with camping travel site Campspot to give road travelers, campers, and RVers an inside look into what is expected to trend in 2023. In Campspot’s Outdoor Almanac Issue 02, Roadtrippers shares insights from...
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December 6, 2022
Thor Industries Reports Earnings As Pandemic RV Demand Dissipates
Thor Industries (THO) reports first-quarter 2023 earnings early Wednesday as demand for RVs appears to be retreating from pandemic highs. Thor stock dropped Tuesday. There were a total of 32,652 RV shipments in October, a decrease of 43.7% compared to October 2021, according to the most recent numbers from the RV Industry...
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December 6, 2022
A design company has turned a Tesla Semi into an RV concept
Based on the specifications Tesla revealed this week and how amazing these renderings of the electric truck as a motorhome appear, the Tesla Semi may become a fantastic electric-powered luxury RV. Interesting Engineering
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December 6, 2022
What Campers Look For in an RV Campground (109 Things)
If you are interested in opening your own RV park or campground but need help knowing where to start, you are not alone. When opening an RV park, asking this question is a great place to start. By polling real RVers you can get a sense of what the majority...
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December 6, 2022
Massachusetts creates Office of Outdoor Recreation
Massachusetts became the 18th state to establish an Office of Outdoor Recreation – drawing praise from Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) and bolstering the ability of the nation’s $862 billion outdoor recreation economy to grow even more. Boating Industry
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December 6, 2022
Go RVing’s 2022 Experiential Events Deliver Over 125,000 RV Tours
Experiential events are a core part of Go RVing's strategy to expose diverse audiences to RVing and an active outdoor lifestyle in an unexpected setting. The events occur in a range of settings, including music and food festivals, outdoor competitions, state fairs, and sporting events and provide consumers with real-world...
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November 30, 2022
November RV Shipments Down 50%
Results for the RV Industry Association’s November 2022 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 24,445 units, a decrease of (-50.4%) compared to the record 49,285 units shipped in November 2021. Through November, RV shipments are down (-15.6%) compared to the same point last year...
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November 30, 2022
Black Book: Colder Weather Brings Drop in Wholesale RV Values
The average sales prices for motor homes and towables sold at wholesale auctions declined last month. The drop off in motor home values from the month before looks quite dramatic, but when you consider the overall trend line for the past several months, it is consistent with the patterns that...
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November 29, 2022
What Do California’s Zero-Emissions Goals Mean To The RV Industry?
California’s plans to prohibit the sale of new cars and trucks that emit carbon have gotten a lot of attention lately, but what’s most important for RVers to understand right now is that, in 2035, 12 years from now, these regulations will affect the vehicles that tow small travel trailers....
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November 29, 2022
Inflation, Gas Prices Have Significantly Impacted Camping
Marked by fluctuating external factors, The KOA Monthly Research Report – November Edition uncovers that campers and leisure travelers’ plans changed significantly throughout 2022. At least 74% of campers made one or more adjustments to their travel plans, including 3-in-10 campers who camped more as they decreased other types of...
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November 29, 2022
Pathfinder Reports Record Revenues in the Third Quarter 2022
Pathfinder Ventures Inc. (TSXV: RV) (OTCQB: RVRVF) (the "Company" or "Pathfinder.") reported today its financial and operating results for the three-month period (or "third quarter" or "Q3") ended September 30, 2022. Revenues increased by 19% to $1,402,325 in Q3 2022, compared to Q3 2021. Yahoo Finance
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November 28, 2022
100% Pre Delivery Inspection for All Jayco Brands
The Jayco® Family of Companies has announced the opening of its newest Pre Delivery Inspection facility on the Jayco campus. The building, on Southridge Blvd. in Middlebury, Indiana, is approximately 70,000 square feet and will accommodate four lines running simultaneously. RV Dealer News
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November 28, 2022
Camping World Further Expands its Southern California Presence with the Acquisition of the RV Solutions Group
Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (“Camping World”), America’s Recreation Dealer, today announced an agreement to acquire RV Solutions Inc., a family-owned RV dealership group in San Diego, California. This transaction includes two RV Dealership locations, RV Solutions and Airstream of San Diego along with one standalone parts and service...
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November 25, 2022
Outdoor recreation grows into $10B industry in Michigan
Outdoor recreation last year in Michigan grew into a booming $10.8 billion industry that employs nearly 10,000 people. Michigan’s outdoor economy increased by more than 15% from 2020 to 2021, an annual report from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis shows. The impact is greater now than...
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November 22, 2022
October RV Shipments Down 43.7% Compared to 2021
Results for the RV Industry Association’s October 2022 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 32,652 units, a decrease of (-43.7%) compared to the 57,971 units shipped in October 2021. Through October, RV shipments are down (-12.2%) compared to the same point last year with...
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November 21, 2022
Hospitality Firm Buys Iconic Surf City Campground For $21M
Lanier’s Campground in Surf City recently changed hands in a $21 million deal with buyer TRG Resorts, an outdoor hospitality company based in Florida. TRG officials said they plan to modernize and improve the landmark property, now called The Inlet at Lanier Pointe RV Campground. Wilmington Biz
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November 18, 2022
RV door expert Konrad Baur reports record sales
German RV and caravan door manufacturer Konrad Baur has reported that its sales for September and October 2022 were by far the highest in the history of the company. Founded in 2007, Konrad Baur has been on a steady growth journey and now produces more than 4,000 doors annually for...
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November 17, 2022
Winnebago defends workplace safety after investigative series points to industry problems
A month after a newspaper investigation into rampant injuries at recreational vehicle factories, a Winnebago Industries executive is seeking to assuage concerns about workplace conditions. Chris West, the company's senior vice president of enterprise operations, said during a Winnebago Investor Day presentation on Tuesday that safety is "a cornerstone" principle...
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November 17, 2022
Why Real Estate Investors Are Paying More Attention to RV Parks and Campgrounds
For years, RVs have been associated with retirees who spend their golden years traveling the country. But that’s changing, and real estate investors have noticed. Encouraged by these changes and seeking higher returns than those offered by traditional property types, these investors are putting more of their money toward RV...
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November 17, 2022
You Can Visit Yosemite National Park Next Year Without a Reservation
Yosemite officials initially implemented a reservation system in 2020 as the pandemic drove record numbers of visitors to the park, and later renewed the program through 2021 and 2022 as crowds remained sizable. Other parks followed suit—Arches, Glacier, Zion Rocky Mountain, Shenandoah, and even Acadia requiring visitors to book their...