Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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September 7, 2022
Survey: RV Owners Continue to Profit From RV Rental Boom
RVshare, an online company bringing RV owners and renters together, recently surveyed its RV owners and found that the demand for RV rentals continues to be very high, with revenues from bookings up nearly 40% year-to-date. RVshare said it has had more than 100,000 owners sign up to rent their...
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September 6, 2022
The amazing growth of Solo Women Campers
The number of solo women campers is on the rise, across all ages and in motorhomes, trailers, fifth wheels, and even truck campers. RV Lifestyle
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September 6, 2022
Caravan Salon Wraps Up with 235,000-Plus in Attendance
Caravan Salon wrapped up its 2022 gathering in Düsseldorf, Germany, concluded this weekend with more than 235,000 people from 72 countries attending. The 736 exhibitors from 34 countries filled 16 exhibition halls at the convention center in Düsseldorf, with the connected passion for mobile leisure was noticeable during the entire duration...
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September 4, 2022
This $310,000 all-electric luxury RV has heated floors and Elon Musk’s internet—take a look inside
If you’re really into glamping or want to live off the grid in style, check out Bowlus’ new all-electric luxury RV, the Volterra. The polished aluminum trailer lays claim to the title of the world’s first fully-electric RV to hit the market, with a not-inexpensive starting price of $310,000. The 27-foot-one-inch Volterra has double the battery...
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September 1, 2022
RV Shipments Projected at 498,800 for ’22, a 16.9% Drop from 2021
RV wholesale shipments are projected to reach 498,800 units by year-end 2022 and 419,000 units in 2023, according to the Fall 2022 issue of RV RoadSigns, the quarterly forecast prepared by ITR Economics for the RV Industry Association. The new forecast projects 2022 RV shipments to range between 487,300 and 510,300 units with...
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September 1, 2022
RoverPass Announces New Integration with ‘Expedia’
The integration will allow RV parks and campgrounds using RoverPass to automatically list their sites on Expedia for maximum visibility to campers, and thereby increasing the number of additional bookings. Woodallscm
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August 31, 2022
Electric Car Camping Just Got Way Better: Rivian Camp Mode
In a Twitter post made on Aug.27, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said he can’t wait for you to try the truck’s recently introduced Camp Mode. Overlanders, this one’s for you — an electric vehicle with a 300-mile range, deep sleep functionality to save battery life, and — perhaps the best...
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August 30, 2022
Study reveals top trending camping destinations on TikTok
New research by online camping booking platform Pitchup.com has revealed the top 20 countries where camping content is most watched on popular social media platform TikTok. South American nation Colombia topped the poll with more than 50 million views of the #camping hashtag on the video sharing platform, with the...
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August 29, 2022
RVWA Seeks Member Applications to Join Board of Directors
The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) is currently seeking members to join its Board of Directors. The Board is the governing body of the RV Women’s Alliance and the directors set the strategic direction of the organization. There are currently two Board seats available, and applications are being accepted through Sept....
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August 29, 2022
Camping World Continues Growth in the West Coast with Acquisition of the Clear Creek RV Center Dealerships in Silverdale and Puyallup, Washington
Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (“Camping World”), America’s Recreation Dealer, continues to expand its footprint in western Washington with today’s announcement that an agreement has been signed to acquire the Clear Creek RV Center dealerships located in Silverdale and Puyallup, Washington. The acquisition is anticipated to close in September...
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August 26, 2022
Holiday Rambler Eclipse RV Debuts With Theater Seats, Drop-Down Loft
The Holiday Rambler Eclipse is a new motorhome model from the builder. It’s available in three different lengths with three different layouts, packing in features like a full-size residential stainless-steel refrigerator and much more, depending on the floor plan. Motor1
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August 26, 2022
Washington to follow California in phasing out gas vehicles
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said his state will follow California and prohibit the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035. The specific regulations for Washington state are yet to be created and the public will have the chance to weigh in, The Seattle Times reported. AP News
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August 25, 2022
25M Households to Camp Over Labor Day Weekend
The Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) Monthly Research Report – August Edition indicates that just over 25 million households plan to camp over the Labor/Labour Day Holiday. The weekend is set to kick off a healthy fall camping season with campers sharing an interest in increasing their camping trips. Continuing the healthy...
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August 25, 2022
RVIA Reports July Shipments Dropped Compared to July ’21
Results for RVIA’s July 2022 survey of manufacturers showed total RV shipments in July were 29,647 units, a decrease of 33.4% compared to the 44,537 units shipped in July 2021. Through July this year, RV shipments are up 2.5% compared to the same point last year. RV Pro
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August 24, 2022
This 2023 Coachmen Cross Trail Offers Big RV Features in a Small Package
The new Coachmen Cross Trail is available in different floor plans, but the 20XG has the Xtream Package. This Class C sits on a Ford Transit AWD chassis, and it has a 3.5-liter V6 engine that makes it fuel efficient. It also features all-terrain tires with black-out rims and a...
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August 23, 2022
Ford to Cut 3,000 White-Collar Jobs in EV Reorganization
Ford Motor Co. announced on August 22 that it would cut 3,000 jobs, most of them in the United States. The cuts are meant to reduce costs as the company reorganizes around electric vehicles. Ford will let go of 2,000 salaried workers and 1,000 agency employees in the US, Canada...
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August 23, 2022
Annie’s Campground sold for $2.05M
Annie’s Campground west of Gresham will be under new ownership after the Shawano-Menominee County Circuit Court approved the sale of the property to Positive Ventures LLC, based in Appleton. The sale was finalized Aug. 23 after Judge Katherine Sloma approved Positive Ventures’ bid for over $2.05 million. NWI
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August 23, 2022
DexKo Global agrees to acquire TexTrail Inc
Global leader is trailer running gear, chassis and components DexKo Global has signed an agreement to acquire TexTrail Inc from American Trailer World. Established in 1980 and with more than 30 locations throughout North America, TexTrail is a supplier of trailer parts, accessories, tires and wheels to trailer manufacturers, dealers...
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August 20, 2022
Flood-damaged Death Valley will reopen popular sites to the public
Death Valley National Park's most popular sites will reopen to the public on Saturday, two weeks after massive flash-flooding, but the National Park Service cautioned visitors to expect delays and continuing road closures. Locations that will reopen include the Furnace Creek Visitor Center, Badwater Basin, Zabriskie Point and Mesquite Sand...
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August 19, 2022
Campfire Group to launch new trailer tents at Caravan Salon
This year, the TakeOff will undergo a few changes including a new contemporary interior with stylish wood décor, matching upholstery fabrics and six different designs, which can be easily visualised via a product configurator on the Easy Caravanning website. The exterior of the new TakeOff will be available in three...
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August 17, 2022
Winnebago Approves 50 Percent Hike In Quarterly Dividend
The company’s Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of 27 cents per share payable on September 28, 2022, to common stockholders of record at the close of business on September 14, 2022. Today’s dividend declaration represents a 50 percent or $0.09 per share increase from the previous quarter....
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August 16, 2022
Keystone RV recalls more than 20,000 towables
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2022 Dutchmen Aspen Trail, Coleman, Colorado, Voltage, Yukon, Keystone Carbon, Cougar, Hideout, Montana, Outback, Passport, Raptor, Retreat, Springdale, Sprinter and 2022-2023 Keystone Bullet travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning...
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August 16, 2022
Epic Camping Fails
We’ve all made mistakes in the outdoors. It’s just part of the journey. Maybe you packed two left climbing shoes, booked the wrong campsite or forgot the cooking fuel. REI collected the best blunders from members, staffers and others. These are some of their favorite outdoor fails. REI
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August 15, 2022
RV Retailer Announces Leadership Appointments
RV Retailer, LLC announced it hired Jennifer Robinson as vice president and chief financial officer, Mario Lozada as chief information officer and Shahnaz Broucek as chief leadership coach and culture development officer. SGB
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August 13, 2022
Walmart’s popular practice of allowing overnight RV and van parking is called into question after woman sues over fatal parking-lot fire
Walmart parking lots have long been a haven for recreational vehicles and other drivers looking to sleep in their cars. But a new lawsuit has invited scrutiny on that practice. A woman named Essie McKenzie is suing Walmart after her 6-year-old daughter was killed and another daughter, then 9 years...