Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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September 13, 2022
Airstream® Welcomes Rangeline® to Motorhome Product Line
JACKSON CENTER, Ohio, Sept. 13, 2022 -- Airstream, Inc., maker of the iconic "silver bullet" fleet of Airstream travel trailers and best-in-class touring coaches, today announced the introduction of the all-new Rangeline Touring Coach—the latest addition to the brand's lineup of Class B motorhomes. Whether heading out on a long road trip or...
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September 13, 2022
Leisure Travel Vans Unveils Next-Gen Murphy Bed Models
Leisure Travel Vans today unveiled the all-new Murphy Bed Lounge, soon to be available on both the Unity and Wonder product lines. Building on the success of the company’s flagship Unity Murphy Bed model, the new Murphy Bed Lounge offers a host of new features, refinements and premium components. The...
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September 12, 2022
HitchFire Expands National Sales Footprint with Lowes and Tractor Supply Co.
Santa Cruz, CA (September 12, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ HitchFire, creator of the first hitch-mounted grill, the Forge 20, continues to expand its sales footprint, announcing today their partnership with Lowes and Tractor Supply as official retail partners. Customers can now purchase their flagship Forge 20 grill, Ledge Platform and accessories...
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September 12, 2022
Good Sam Launches Consumer Protection Program
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.-- Good Sam, America’s Largest RV Community, RV Consumer Advocacy Program and RV Park Network, today announced the Good Sam Confidence Program powered by the Good Sam RV Valuator™. This program provides a near real-time fair market value of RVs to assist prospective and current RV owners in getting...
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September 12, 2022
The Future of the Auto Industry Is Electric. Trailer Companies Are Preparing.
The electric-vehicle revolution is coming fast, and it’s not just automakers feeling the pressure to pivot to a new type of transportation. With EV sales growing in the U.S., accessory companies are also adjusting their strategies at a speedy clip, retooling all manner of products—from cargo carriers to charging stations—to...
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September 9, 2022
RVLock Atlas Launches as World’s First Keyless Upgrade for Motorhomes
WELLSVILLE, Utah, Sept. 09, 2022 -- RVLock, the # 1 best-selling premium handle upgrade for RVers, is excited to announce the launch of the RVLock Atlas, an innovative keyless entry solution for Class A motorists to maximize security and convenience without needing to fumble for keys. "Customers have been asking us...
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September 8, 2022
RVs Are Going Mainstream — But Will the Boom Last?
Lockdowns led to a surge in RV purchases. For new and existing customers alike, RV life helped counteract the claustrophobia of lockdown life, offering a responsible way to travel and take advantage of their newfound ability to work from home. The trend persisted into 2021, which saw an all-time record...
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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 7, 2022
Colorado Teardrops Finishes Prototype of their Electric Vehicle Adventure Trailer
BOULDER, Colo., Sept. 7, 2022 -- Colorado Teardrops announces the completion of Phase 1 of development of The Boulder ™, its new utility-patent pending teardrop camper trailer designed for owners of Electric Vehicles (EVs). The Boulder is designed to increase an EV’s towing range, making camping even more accessible to EV owners. A Massachusetts...
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September 6, 2022
Ray Posadas Named Vice President, Investor Relations and Market Intelligence of Winnebago Industries
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Sept. 06, 2022 -- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, today announced the appointment of Ray Posadas as Vice President, Investor Relations and Market Intelligence, effective September 6, 2022. Posadas succeeds Steve Stuber, who was appointed Chief Financial Officer of Grand Design...
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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
Pathfinder Announces 2022 Second Quarter Financial and Operating Results
VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 29, 2022 - Pathfinder Ventures Inc. (TSXV: RV) (OTCQB: RVRVF) (the "Company" or "Pathfinder.") is pleased to announce it has filed on SEDAR the consolidated financial statements and management discussion and analysis ("MD&A") for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022. Pathfinder Ventures Inc. is developing a network of branded, upscale,...
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August 29, 2022
RVParkIQ.com Introduces Listing and Data Platform to Serve RV Park and Campground Investment Community
DETROIT - AUGUST 29, 2022 RVParkIQ.com, the premier platform for listing and evaluating RV park and campground investment opportunities, has officially launched with 214 listings and market data on more than 11,100 properties to serve the growing RV park and campground property acquisition community in the US. RVParkIQ.com will be a...
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August 29, 2022
RV Retailer Acquires Harper Camperland Stores in Kansas
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – RV Retailer LLC today (Aug. 29) announced the acquisition of Harper Camperland with two locations in Great Bend and Wichita, Kansas. Jon Ferrando, Chief Executive Officer and President of RVR stated, “We are excited to enter Kansas with Harper Camperland growing our store count to 106...
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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...