Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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April 21, 2022
Cummins moves to separate its filtration business into standalone company
Cummins Inc. has taken a step forward in its plans to separate its filtration business into a standalone company. The company announced Thursday that its filtration business has confidentially filed paperwork for a proposed initial public offering with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This is a step that companies...
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April 21, 2022
Lazydays’ Preliminary Q1 Results Impressive
Recreational vehicle (RV) sales, service, and ownership experience provider Lazydays Holdings, Inc. has released preliminary results for the first quarter of 2022. The company said that its total revenues have increased 39% year-over-year to $376 million, beating the Street’s estimate of $347.47 million. Its net income is expected to total...
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April 21, 2022
Rouser Camper Trailer Is Built on the Idea That an RV Just Needs To Be Cheap and Work
You don't need a whole bunch of cash just to own a trailer that offers you a place to rest your head at night and be able to carry some cargo. Such is the case with the Rouser, an RV built by the team members at Runaway Campers, made in Florida,...
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April 20, 2022
KOA: 71% of Campers Say Gas Prices Affecting Plans
The KOA Monthly Research Report – April Edition indicates that 38% of campers who have not traveled for a year or more plan to take at least one camping trip in 2022. However, increasing gas prices are a consideration for campers, with 71% saying fluctuations in fuel costs will impact...
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April 19, 2022
Does the National Park Service’s Reservation System Shut Out Non-White, Low-Income Campers?
New research in the Journal of Park and Recreation Administration suggests that the federal government’s online reservation system may exclude lower-income and, in some cases, non-white campers. Researchers at the University of Montana find that wealthier, white campers are more likely to make reservations for campsites at United States national parks....
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April 19, 2022
Campers Inn RV Acquires Little Dealer Little Prices in Ariz.
Campers Inn RV announced that it is moving forward with its previously announced westward expansion by acquiring Little Dealer Little Prices (LDLP) and its three locations in Mesa, Phoenix and Prescott Valley, Ariz. With these new locations, Campers Inn RV will now have 33 dealerships across the U.S. RV Business
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April 19, 2022
RV Aftermarket Conference To Open Registration April 25
Registration for the RV Industry Association's annual industry conference centered on the RV aftermarket segment will launch this coming Monday, April 25th. The 51st RV Aftermarket Conference will take place August 8-11 in San Antonio, TX. RVIA
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April 19, 2022
Richmond group opens $8M RV park and marina in Charles City
The group, led by Yogi Singh, had an idea to rezone the old Blue Heron Marina into a revamped site with dozens of leasable RV lots, an upgraded inn and restaurant and modernized boat slips. Richmond Biz Sense
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April 19, 2022
Lippert launches mobile care unit to support thousands of team members
The Elkhart-based company showcased its brand-new Mobile Care Unit (MCU) – a custom-designed 30-foot RV that will travel to plants across Northern Indiana to provide free primary services to staff regardless of whether they are members of the company’s employee-sponsored medical plan. Those services include acute care, chronic disease management,...
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April 18, 2022
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville chain to open resort, RV park in Poconos
Margaritaville, the resort chain company inspired by singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, will open a resort village on the site of the Pocono Manor, which was destroyed by fire in 2019. The resort will feature a hotel, bars and restaurants, a recreation vehicle park, a dog park and other amenities. The Citizen's...
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April 15, 2022
The Quietest Parks in the U.S.
Similar to the International Dark-Sky Association’s efforts to protect and preserve the night skies from light pollution, Quiet Parks status helps protect places largely lacking noise pollution. In 2019, QPI gave the first Quiet Park award to the Zabalo River in the Ecuadorean Amazon rainforest, home of the Cofán people. Since then,...
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April 14, 2022
Camping World Expands into RV, Marine Furniture Business
Lincolnshire, Ill.-based Camping World Holdings Inc. (CWHI) has entered the RV and marine furniture business sectors with its Allure and other acquired legacy brands that are supplying both OEMs and dealers direct and available to consumers via the company’s network of Camping World outlets across the U.S. RVBusiness
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April 13, 2022
The Top 15 Amenities You’ll Find in a Luxury RV
Curious about why so many people are obsessed with luxury travel trailers? Read on to discover the top 15 amenities that you will find in a luxury RV. Intelligent Living
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April 13, 2022
Margaritaville Announces Strategic Investment by Rockpoint
Margaritaville Enterprises LLC ("Margaritaville") today announced it has partnered with Boston-based private equity real estate firm Rockpoint, through a common equity investment by affiliates of Rockpoint in the company, as part of a recapitalization of certain minority investors. The strategic partnership aligns Margaritaville’s asset-light, lifestyle brand platform with Rockpoint’s fundamental...
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April 12, 2022
Luxury RV resort, cabins, waterpark, restaurant in the works for Ouachita Parish
Private investors are bringing a $15 million dollar luxury RV resort to Camp Road just outside West Monroe. Officials say it will have a lazy river, water slides, a splash pad, a kid pool, and an area for the adults. Knoe
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April 12, 2022
A $2 million renovation will transform the former Gander Outdoors in Howard into a Camping World | Streetwise
First it was Gander Mountain, then Gander Outdoors. Now the retail space at 2323 Woodman Drive will soon become a Camping World retail outlet. The Howard Gander Mountain location closed in August of 2017 after the business declared bankruptcy. Camping World Holdings purchased Gander Mountain's assets and began re-opening stores,...
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April 11, 2022
American Coach Extends Partnership with Four-Time Indy 500 Champ
Hélio Castroneves, the race car driver and fan favorite who won his fourth Indy 500 championship last year, is continuing his partnership with American Coach. RV Pro
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April 11, 2022
Don’t Call it ‘Kamping’: K.O.A. Goes After the Luxury Market
The well-known network of budget-focused campgrounds has introduced a new brand to focus on glampers. The company’s head explains the move. NY Times (paywall)
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April 8, 2022
Colliers Facilitates Sale of Splash Magic Campground
Guardian LLC, doing business as Rjourney, a family investment company that is building a portfolio of distinctive RV parks and campgrounds nationwide, has purchased Splash Magic Campground for an undisclosed price. The family-friendly campground, located on 46 acres in Northumberland, Pa., sits on the Susquehanna River in the Susquehanna River Valley, according...
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April 7, 2022
Colorado entrepreneur sparks adventure with safe, portable campfire box
Camping season is around the corner, and a Colorado startup is building an essential piece of equipment to make a campfire in a safe, sustainable way. You're In Good Company with LavaBox. The Denver Channel
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April 6, 2022
Moon Unit Is an RV Addition To Extend Your Glamping Abilities and Be One With Nature
Christian Curmei looks into a range of camping gear been dubbed as the "Moon Unit." One of the beautiful things behind this trinket is that it’s suitable for a range of vehicles and all it does is provide an extra outside living space to your camper, van, or SUV. It’s...
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April 6, 2022
Tiffin Motorhomes to Feature KING Extend Pro Cell Boosters
Tiffin Motorhomes, a division of THOR Industries, has chosen KING to supply its cell phone boosters for the Alabama-based manufacturer’s upcoming 2023 models. RV Business
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April 5, 2022
Cummins Gets $20M in Tax Breaks for Facility Expansion
The Seymour, Ind., City Council approved three tax abatements for Cummins that have an estimated $20.4 million worth of investments to promote development in the community. According to Cummins’ statement of benefits, the company plans on investing $19.4 million toward equipment and machinery. This includes $11.2 million for manufacturing equipment for an...
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April 5, 2022
Recreational Realty Continues Rapid Growth With Expansion Into Florida
Recreational Realty LLC (the “Company”), a leading owner, operator, and developer of specialized recreational vehicle and marine storage facilities, today announced its expansion into Florida with the acquisition of 11 premier recreational storage facilities. These transactions are expected to close within several weeks, subject to customary closing considerations. Toy Storage Nation
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April 4, 2022
Thor Boosting Electrification Focus
Thor Industries Inc. is moving forward with its eMobility strategy by doubling down on electrification of recreational vehicles. The RV manufacturer in January unveiled the strategy along with its electric motorhome and travel trailer concepts at the 2022 Florida RV SuperShow. Inside Indiana Business