Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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August 18, 2022
RV Retailer Expands into Atlanta with Camper City Acquisition
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – RV Retailer LLC (RVR) today (Aug. 18) announced the acquisition of Camper City with a location in fast-growing Buford, Ga., in the greater Atlanta market. “We are excited to enter Atlanta with Camper City growing our store count to 104 across the nation,” stated Jon Ferrando, chief executive officer and...
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August 18, 2022
Camping World Declares Third Quarter Dividend for Stockholders of Record on September 14, 2022 to be paid on September 29, 2022
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill--Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (the “Company,” “Camping World,” “we,” “us” or “our”), announced today that its Board of Directors declared a regular cash dividend of $0.625 per share on the Company’s Class A Common Stock. Payment is expected to be made on September 29, 2022, to stockholders...
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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 17, 2022
Directors approves 50% increase to Quarterly Cash Dividend and a new $350 Million Share Repurchase Authorization
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Aug. 17, 2022 -- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE:WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, today announced that the Company’s Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.27 per share payable on September 28, 2022, to common stockholders of record at the close of business on...
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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 16, 2022
Rumpl Safely Goes Fireside with New NanoLoft® Flame Blanket
PORTLAND, Ore. (Aug. 16, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ Today, Rumpl, the category leader in premium, technical blankets, introduces the NanoLoft® Flame Blanket, the perfect companion for the campfire or firepit. The NanoLoft Flame Blanket can be purchased starting today at Rumpl.com and REI. “One of the most frequent requests we get from...
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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...
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August 12, 2022
Garmin Introduces New Dash Cam Technology
Garmin International announced the Garmin DriveCam 76 and RVcam 795 all-in-one navigators with a built-in, high-definition dash cam. Both models feature a sharp seven-inch display, 1080p HD video recording and wide 140-degree field of view to capture a broad picture of the road ahead. Once plugged in, the camera continually...
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August 12, 2022
Bombardier Recreational Products Targeted with Cyberattack
The company has activated its internal network of IT professionals and retained the services of cybersecurity experts to assist in securing its systems and support its internal investigation. Operations have been suspended temporarily, which may delay certain transactions with customers and suppliers. RV Business
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August 10, 2022
This New Glamping Resort in Utah Takes You to the Edge of Bryce Canyon National Park
Under Canvas opened its latest location earlier this month just 15 minutes from Bryce Canyon National Park and located on 750 acres of land at over 7,000 feet in elevation. The property features 50 safari-style canvas tents surrounded by forest and majestic landscapes. All the tents come with private ensuite bathrooms...
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August 10, 2022
Why National Parks Keep Flooding This Summer
According to NASA, scientists have been predicting for years that climate change would increase extreme rainfall events, with once-rare weather becoming more frequent as the atmosphere heats up. Warmer air temperatures increase evaporation and are physically able to hold more water vapor than cooler temps, meaning that the severity of...
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August 9, 2022
Bowlus Debuts First All-Electric RV with Ultra-Luxury Volterra™ Model
Bowlus Volterra becomes the first production RV to be 100-percent electric First application of AeroSolar™ in the RV industry offers ability to live off-grid indefinitely 100-percent increase in battery capacity from previous models First RV with high-speed satellite internet ready First travel trailer to offer induction cooktop OXNARD, Calif., Aug. 9,...
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August 8, 2022
Thanks to Dometic, You’ll Have Running Water on Your Next Camping Trip
Mesdag created the first touchscreen-compatible, waterproof case for smartphones, in sync with the launch of the original iPhone. At MSR, he adapted a military water filter design to hydration bladders, allowing you to just suck on the hose, and filter as you drink. He once spent six months, and took two...
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August 8, 2022
Autocamp Plans to Double Portfolio By End of 2023
Luxury campground chain Autocamp has boomed in popularity as travelers have continued flocking to the brand’s unique Airstream trailer-based hotel rooms. And now, it’s riding this wave of popularity with plans to open four additional locations in 2023, which will nearly double the number of its properties. Autocamp currently operates five locations in...
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August 8, 2022
Together Outdoors To Support “Front Line” Dei Orgs Through New Grant Program
The Together Outdoors (TO) Coalition, an initiative committed to advancing equity and inclusion in all aspects of the outdoor recreation experience, is excited to announce a new grant program designed to support organizations on the front lines of the effort to build a more accessible, welcoming outdoor ecosystem. This program,...
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August 5, 2022
Running Out of Room in the ‘RV Capital of the World’
Elkhart County, Indiana, has long been dubbed the “RV Capital of the World” as home to most of the nation’s major RV manufacturers – and its economy is on fire. The region is already a sea of pre-manufactured steel buildings, and with RV shipments at record highs, it needs even...
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August 4, 2022
Lazydays Holdings, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results
TAMPA, Fla., August 4, 2022 -- Lazydays Holdings, Inc. ("Lazydays" or the "Company") (NasdaqCM: LAZY) announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022. Net Income for the quarter was $31.8 million, up $6.5 million compared to the second quarter of 2021. Second quarter revenue was $373.6 million, up $50.8 million compared to the second quarter of...
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August 3, 2022
Visit World’s Tallest Tree, Get a $5K Fine and 6 Months in Jail
The park plans to fine and imprison anyone caught visiting Hyperion, the world’s tallest tree, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. Anyone who goes near the tree or the closed area around it faces a $5,000 fine and 6 months in jail. Gear Junkie
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August 2, 2022
Camping World’s Q2 Profits Dip
Camping World Holdings, Inc. reported net income declined 19.5 percent in the second quarter ended June 30 as sales grew 5.2 percent. Gross margins eroded due to the higher cost of vehicles. Revenue was a record $2.2 billion for the second quarter, an increase of $106.8 million, or 5.2%; gross...
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August 2, 2022
212-Site, 155-Acre Wis. Park Hits the Auction Block
Bids are being accepted for the former Annie’s Campground location in Gresham, Wis., according to WSAW. Information on the auction was posted to Facebook Marketplace. The 212-site campground sits on just over 155 acres. Woodallscm
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August 2, 2022
60 hikers rescued as raging California wildfire spreads on the Pacific Crest Trail
A huge wildfire was growing, and a massive smoke plume could be seen from the iconic trail. The McKinney Fire is the largest wildfire of the season in California, according to The Sacramento Bee. As of Monday evening, it grew to more than 55,490 acres with no containment, The Bee...
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August 2, 2022
LCI Industries Reports $1.5 Billion in Q2 Net Sales, Up 40%
Highlighted by net sales of $1.5 billion in the second quarter, up 40% year-over-year, LCI Industries (NYSE: LCII) which, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lippert Components Inc. (Lippert), supplies a broad array of highly engineered components for the leading OEMs in the recreation and transportation product markets, and the related aftermarkets of...
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August 2, 2022
Eriba reveals a new generation of Touring caravans
German caravan brand Eriba has revealed a new generation of its hugely popular Touring range of caravans, featuring a new look, better aerodynamics, strong and durable construction and all-new interiors – all of which the company says makes the range ‘anything but ordinary’. The new Touring series will feature seven...