Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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March 8, 2023
RV shipments down 32% YoY, values fluctuate
Motorhome values declined and towable values rose in January as forecasted recreational vehicle shipments fell due to replenished inventory and slowing consumer demand. The average motorhome selling price clocked in at $67,539 in January, down 8.1% sequentially and down 1.9% year over year, according to Black Book. Auto Finance News(PAYWALL)...
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March 8, 2023
Harvest Hosts Acquires Brit Stops, Expanding Unique RV Camping into UK
VAIL, Colo., March 8, 2023 -- Harvest Hosts, a membership program that gives RVers access to unique RV camping options, is announcing the acquisition of Brit Stops, a like-minded company that connects motorhome tourists in the UK with a network of small businesses and farms where they can stay overnight for free while...
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March 8, 2023
Rugged Mountain Custom RV Denali 3S Flatbed
View Rugged Mountain Custom RV Denali 3S Flatbed images from our Rugged Mountain Custom RV Denali 3S Flatbed photo gallery. Motor1
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March 7, 2023
THOR, Amid ‘Challenging’ Market, Posts $2.35B in Q2 Net Sales
Net sales for the second quarter were $2.35 billion, a decrease of 39.4% compared to the record second quarter of fiscal 2022 and a decrease of 14.0% over the same quarter of fiscal year 2021. RV Business
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March 7, 2023
RV Market Slows as Inflation, Rising Rates Cool Demand
Thor Industries Inc. THO -2.24% decrease; red down pointing triangle cut its sales and earnings outlook as Americans hold off on buying new recreational vehicles amid persistent inflation and rising interest rates. WSJ (paywall)
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March 6, 2023
Camping World to Exit Active Sports Segment
Publicly-held Camping World Holdings, as reported on several stocks-oriented news outlets, on Monday filed a notice with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that it will “exit and restructure operations of its indirect subsidiary, Active Sports.” RV Pro
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March 4, 2023
Yosemite National Park Closed Indefinitely Following Record-Breaking Snowfall
In a tweet from February 28, Yosemite National Park shared an update on the park's closure, announcing that the park had been closed few several days and would remain so for an indeterminate amount of time. According to The LA Times, Yosemite Valley got about 40 inches of snow, breaking...
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March 3, 2023
‘Sun’ Buys Jellystone Park From ‘Blue Water’ for $5M
Sun Communities Inc., under the name Sun Lincoln DE RV LLC, bought the vacation venue off Route 1 earlier this year for $5 million from Blue Water Development Company. Delaware Beaches Jellystone Park features more than 265 sites, including full hook-up RV sites, vacation rental cabins and primitive tent sites, as well...
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March 3, 2023
Johnson Outdoors Selling Eureka! Military And Commercial Tents Business
The transaction is expected to close by March 17, 2023, subject to customary closing conditions. Rekord Group will buy the military and commercial tents product lines, and a facility in Binghamton, NY, for an estimated $13.7 million, subject to certain potential customary purchase price adjustments mutually agreed to by the...
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March 3, 2023
Lippert Introduces RV Tool Kit
Lippert Components’ new RV tool kit includes 15 tools to help RVers with quick-fix, DIY jobs while on-the-go, the company said. The kit is equipped with various tools and parts such as: assorted screws, wire connectors, wire strippers, a fuse set, an LED headlamp, a multimeter, a ratcheting screwdriver set,...
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March 2, 2023
Outdoorsy Lands No. 4 Spot on Fast Company’s List of World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023
AUSTIN, Texas, March 2, 2023 -- Outdoorsy has been named to Fast Company's prestigious annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2023, landing the No. 4 spot in the Travel and Hospitality sector. Outdoorsy shares the company of other innovators all pioneering ways to anticipate traveler's needs and empower guests with the independence and inspiration...
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February 28, 2023
RVIA Forecast: Fewest Wholesale RV Shipments in 10 Years
ITR Economics, which prepared the forecast for RVIA, projects 2023 wholesale RV shipments in a range of 324,300 to 344,000 RVs. The most likely total, ITR Economics said in the spring 2023 issue of RV RoadSigns, is 334,100 RVs. RV News
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February 28, 2023
Campspot Drives Camping Industry’s Modernization with 3M+ Annual Reservations and New Suite of Software Features
2022 solidified Campspot’s designation as North America’s largest reservations platform and software provider for private campgrounds. The company drove record reservations in 2022, surpassing more than three million gross campsite reservations made across the platform. PR Web
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February 28, 2023
Stellantis Announces $155 Million Investment in Three Indiana Plants to Support North American Electrification Goals
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 28, 2023 --Stellantis will invest $155 million in three Indiana plants to build electric drive modules (EDM). The EDM offers an all-in-one solution for EV powertrains with improved performance and range at a competitive cost. The optimized efficiency of the new EDM will help each platform achieve...
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February 27, 2023
Why this young Black family lives as digital nomads: ‘This is a possibility’
The young Black family, Courtney and Justin Orgias, their 3-year-old son, Xavier, and 10-month-old daughter, Whitley, previously lived in Georgia, but made the big decision to go fully nomadic last year. They were no strangers to frequent traveling, going on trips a few times a year – in 2021 alone,...
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February 24, 2023
Shyft Group Reports Record Year in Sales
The Shyft Group, which serves a variety of specialty vehicle markets, including making chassis for RVs, reports $1 billion in sales in 2022, an increase of $35.4 million over 2021. The company’s adjusted net income for the year was $44.5 million, compared to $75 million the previous year. In the...
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February 23, 2023
Yeti Posts Fourth-Quarter Loss On Massive Recall Charges
Yeti reported a loss in the fourth quarter as it absorbed $128.9 million in write-offs related to the recall of several magnet-lined products. Sales were up 1 percent in the fourth quarter but would have risen 10 percent, excluding the recalled products. Yeti also warned that 2023 profitability and sales...
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February 23, 2023
Lazydays Reports Fourth Quarter And Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Results
TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 23, 2023 -- Lazydays (NasdaqCM: LAZY) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. Fourth quarter 2022 revenue decreased to $243.5 million from $322.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2021. Fourth quarter 2022 net loss was ($1.4) million, compared to net income of $16.9 million in the fourth...
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February 22, 2023
Hipcamp Unveils Free Data Coverage Maps to Make Working from Nature Easier
SAN FRANCISCO-- Hipcamp, the world’s largest provider of unique outdoor stays, today announced the launch of free data coverage maps, giving outdoor enthusiasts an easy way to discover the types of cellular service they can expect at more than 399,000 available campsites, glampsites, and RV stays across the United States. The...
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February 21, 2023
Camping World Holdings, Inc. Reports Strong 2022 Results
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill -- Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (the “Company” or “CWH”), America’s Recreation Dealer, today reported results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022. Marcus Lemonis, Chairman and CEO of Camping World Holdings, Inc. stated, “The last several years of strong performance has bolstered...
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February 21, 2023
The Dyrt Announces the 10 hardest-to-book campgrounds in the country
There are different reasons for the popularity of these places, but a common thread is natural beauty. Whether it’s taking in the panoramic views from high altitudes in the Rocky Mountains or relaxing lakeside in Tennessee, campers flock to these locations year after year. And oftentimes there will be wildlife...
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February 20, 2023
First Camp acquires Denmark’s CampOne
First Camp, which already owns nine different campsite destinations in Denmark, will be adding four of CampOne’s sites to its network, which between them bring a combined annual turnover of US$4.5 million. The remaining fifth CampOne destination in Assens Strand will remain under the ownership of Per and Gitte Blaabjerg...
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February 20, 2023
Thousand Trails Wilderness Lakes Campground Goes Solar with Renewable Energy Initiative
CHICAGO, Feb. 20, 2023 -- Thousand Trails continues to strengthen its environmental footprint with the installation of a new premium RV storage section topped with nearly 3,500 solar panels at the Wilderness Lakes Campground in Menifee, California. The entire solar project is a 1,469 kilowatt solar system and is expected to produce roughly 2.4 million kilowatt...
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February 17, 2023
RV storage space growing in Surprise
National Indoor RV Centers is erecting a new, state-of-the-art, 130,000-square-foot-facility in Surprise that’s dedicated to safely and securely storing RVs. The building, which is expected to be completed in June, will have capacity for 260 motorhomes and is located across the street from NIRVC’s RV Lifestyle Center at 11280 N....
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February 17, 2023
RV Country Buys Out Camper’s Choice RV
RV Country has acquired Camper’s Choice RV, based in Sequim, Washington. This will be RV Country’s 13th location covering five states: Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona and California. RV Country now has six stores in Washington. RV Pro