Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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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...
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November 15, 2022
15 Million RVers Plan Holiday Travel in US; Another Indicator of the Outdoor Recreation Industry’s Enormous Economic Impact
RESTON, Va.-- A new survey of leisure travelers conducted by the RV Industry Association finds that 15.3 million Americans plan to travel in RVs between Thanksgiving and New Year’s this year. This represents 12% of the total number of leisure travelers intending to spend the holidays away from home, and the impact...
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November 15, 2022
Winnebago to open dedicated research and development facility
One of the USA’s best-known RV manufacturers Winnebago Industries has announced it will be opening a new Advanced Technology Innovation Center to focus on next-generation outdoor recreation technologies. The new facility, to be located in the Twin Cities in Minnesota, will focus on incubating and prototyping new technology applications across...
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November 15, 2022
Winnebago Industries Sets 2025 Strategic Plan Targets
Happe and Chief Financial Officer Bryan Hughes revealed Winnebago Industries’ 2025 strategic plan targets. Winnebago is targeting $5.5 billion in net revenue, 15 percent non-RV revenue, 15 percent North American RV market share, and 10 percent North American pontoon market share. Additionally, Winnebago Industries is aiming to achieve 19 percent...
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November 15, 2022
Winnebago Industries to Establish Dedicated Research and Development Facility
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Nov. 15, 2022 -- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, today announced the development of a new facility and expanded resources dedicated to innovating next-generation technologies for the recreational vehicle and marine industries. The Winnebago Industries Advanced Technology Innovation Center will focus...
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November 14, 2022
RV Retailer is now Blue Compass RV
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 14, 2022 -- RV Retailer, LLC, the fastest growing RV retail company in the United States with over 100 full-service RV dealerships, announced that it is launching the Blue Compass RV brand. With the new RV lifestyle brand, RV Retailer's name is changing to Blue Compass RV today. In 2023,...
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November 14, 2022
Lippert Acquires Way Interglobal
Lippert's subsidiary, Furrion LLC, has acquired the business assets of Way Interglobal, a former competitor producing appliances and electronics for the RV industry. The deal includes Way’s Everchill and Greystone brands, which are the divisions that serve the RV industry, but it does not include Way’s current power generator assets and...
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November 14, 2022
Oregon Park With Drive-In Theater Joins KOA System
Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) has announced that Hi Way Haven RV Park in Sutherlin, Ore., is now the Sutherlin/Umpqua Valley KOA. The facility has RV sites with full hookups and 50/30-amp service, as well as some sites with water and electric hookups and 30-amp service. Tent sites have water and electric...
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November 14, 2022
Camping World Acquires Alabama RV Dealer
Camping World Holdings, Inc. has agreed to acquire Ashley Outdoors, a family-owned RV dealership in Salem, AL. The company expects to close the sale in the first quarter of 2023, adding to Camping World’s existing Alabama locations in Calera, Dothan, Anniston, and Robertsdale. SGB Media
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November 10, 2022
Outdoor recreation is a 862 billion dollar industry
The US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has released new data that shows that the outdoor recreation industry is worth a record-breaking $862 billion to the US economy. This huge revenue generation means that the outdoor recreation industry contributes more to the US economy than oil and...
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November 8, 2022
Nation’s Largest RV Maker “Focused” On Going Electric
RV market leader Thor Industries is looking for a way to reduce its environmental impact. After rolling out an electrified prototype for its Airstream brand earlier this year, Thor Industries has formed a strategic alliance with EV startup Harbinger Motors. That could lead to all-electric versions of Thor’s various RV...
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November 8, 2022
RV Industry Association Launches Leadership Conference
The RV Industry Association is launching a brand-new Leadership Conference to take place March 15-18, 2023, in Phoenix, Arizona. The conference, designed and supported by the Association’s Emerging Leaders Coalition, will bring together top-level management as well as next generation leaders from RV industry manufacturers, suppliers, dealers, and campgrounds. RVIA
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November 7, 2022
Winnebago HIKE 100 FLX is the RVBusiness RV of the Year
Led by its 131SB Overland Concept, the 2023 RVBusiness RV of the Year goes to the Winnebago HIKE 100 FLX. Also click to find out who are the other 31 RV finalists. RV Business
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November 7, 2022
NRVTA Producing Online Reality Show About Boondocking
RV Unplugged combines off-grid RVing, which is becoming more popular all the time, with the competitive spirit of eight teams of YouTube creators that will be tested physically and mentally. The winning team will be crowned the first-ever RV Unplugged champions and receive a $10,000 cash prize. RV Pro
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November 7, 2022
Andrew Mock is New Sr. VP of RV Sales for Lippert
Murray has served in many roles at Lippert since joining the company nearly 20 years ago. During his tenure, he created one of the most respected and highest performing sales teams in the industry, his company said, with Lippert’s current annual North American RV and marine sales reaching more than...
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November 7, 2022
The Search for Camping Catharsis: Campspot Publishes the Top Outdoor Travel Trends for 2023
Grand Rapids, MI (November 7, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Today Campspot releases the second issue of the Campspot Outdoor Almanac, revealing that 2023 will be another big year for outdoor travel, even in the face of anticipated economic pressures. Featuring 2023 camping and outdoor activity insights, key dates, and destination...
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November 3, 2022
RoverPass Begins Integration with Vrbo
RoverPass is excited to announce the beta launch of a new integration with Vrbo, the original online marketplace for vacation rentals. This integration will give RV park and campground owners using RoverPass the power to list with Vrbo and automatically sync new bookings with their reservation software. With over 2 million bookable...
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November 3, 2022
Lazydays Earnings Miss, Revenue Beats In Q3
Lazydays reported on Thursday third quarter earnings that missed analysts' forecasts and revenue that topped expectations. Lazydays announced earnings per share of $0.35 on revenue of $333.8M. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $0.74 on revenue of $329.95M. Investing
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November 3, 2022
RV PRO Celebrates 40 Under 40 Class of 2022
Each year, RV PRO spotlights 40 professionals across the RV industry who represent up-and-coming leadership under 40 years old. Honorees are chosen based on years in the industry, contributions to their workplace and involvement in their community. RV PRO will honor this year’s 40 Under 40 class on Tuesday, Nov....
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November 3, 2022
Thor Industries Partners With Harbinger Motors To Accelerate Electrification Of RV Consumer Experience
ELKHART, Ind., Nov. 3, 2022 -- Today, THOR Industries, Inc. (NYSE: THO), the global RV industry leader, announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Harbinger Motors, Inc., a best-in-class commercial electric vehicle (EV) company delivering proprietary, industry-leading EV technology targeted to the medium-duty chassis platforms utilized in the RV industry....
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November 3, 2022
Want to live in a van down by the river? Ford has a new vehicle for that
The Detroit automaker on Thursday revealed the 2023 Ford Transit Trail Van, a new lifted model of its full-size van equipped with all-wheel-drive and more durable, off-road parts for outdoor enthusiasts. It also comes ready for customization, also known as “upfitting,” to turn the vehicle into a living or sleeping...
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November 2, 2022
Camping World’s Q3 Sales Expand 3 Percent
Camping World Holdings reported earnings rose 45.6 percent in the third quarter ended September 30 on a sales gain of 3.2 percent. Revenue was $1.9 billion for the third quarter, a decrease of $60.9 million, or 3.2 percent, driven primarily by a $45.7 million reduction in product revenues from categories...