Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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December 20, 2021
Lazydays RV celebrates one billion dollar revenue milestone
One of the United States biggest RV dealer chains Lazydays RV recently celebrated the achievement of breaking through the $1 billion revenue barrier for the first time. As part of an organised celebration that the company called ‘Thanks a Billion’, it organised luncheon, gifts for employees and a video message...
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December 20, 2021
Kentucky RV Dealer Files $1.3M in Fake Payroll Loans, Pleads Guilty
A Lexington, Ky., RV dealer pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy charge, admitting he filed $1.3 million in fake payroll protection loans for employees who did not exist. Randall Blankenship Jr., who owns Bluegrass RV, could face up to 20 years in prison for the scheme to defraud the federal...
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December 19, 2021
Claiming he stole $325,500 in power, Homer Electric sues RV park owner
Homer Electric Association is suing a Sterling man for stealing what it said is more than $325,500 in power over seven years — the co-op’s biggest reported instance of electricity theft to date. The lawsuit, filed last week in Homer District Court, alleges Sterling resident Max Finch used a wiretap...
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December 17, 2021
Cybertruck transformers to Wankel RVs: Top 2021 electric camper concepts
The electric and hybrid concepts and prototypes revealed throughout the year forecasted a promising future for cleaner, quieter RVing. These are the most intriguing concepts, prototypes, and early product previews and confirmations shown by everyone from startups, to university students, to major global automakers and RV manufacturers. New Atlas
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December 17, 2021
A new survey says the average new RV owner is now significantly younger
RV ownership has jumped more than 62% throughout the last 20 years. The 18 to 34-year-old age range specifically has grown "significantly," making up 22% of current RV owners, according to RVIA's "2021 Go RVing RV Owner Demographic Profile." And of these millennial and Gen Z tiny home on wheels...
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December 17, 2021
Inside The Call: Winnebago Rides Outdoor Momentum To Stellar Q1 Results
Winnebago Industries’ earnings surged 73.5 percent in the first quarter ended November 27 on a 46 percent sales gain, easily outperforming Wall Street’s expectations. Mike Happe, president and CEO, said, “The way in which consumers have increasingly embraced an excitement for the outdoor lifestyle remained a powerful tailwind, driving demand...
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December 14, 2021
AAA: More than 109M Americans to Travel for the Holidays
More than 109 million people — an almost 34% increase from 2020 — will travel 50 miles or more as they hit the road, board airplanes or take other transportation out of town between Dec. 23 and Jan. 2, according to AAA. RVBusiness
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December 11, 2021
Lazydays Holdings, Inc. Director Purchases $1,371,930.00 in Stock
Lazydays Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAZY) Director Coliseum Capital Management, L bought 69,500 shares of the business's stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, December 8th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $19.74 per share, with a total value of $1,371,930.00. MarketBeat
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December 10, 2021
Millennials overtake Boomers, Gen X as biggest buyers of pickup trucks in U.S. for first time
Millennials, a generation that some disregarded as not being interested in driving, have rapidly become the largest generation of new car buyers in the U.S. While it’s traditional for each generation to eventually overtake the previous one, Millennials – born between 1977 and 1994 – have done it at an...
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December 10, 2021
VW electric campervan production confirmed for Hannover
The supervisory board of automotive giant Volkswagen has confirmed that production of innovative new electric vehicles, including campervans and vans used as bases for campervans, will be carried out at the company’s Hannover production facility. Production of vehicles in the company’s Artemis Project, including Audis, Porches and Bentleys, will take...
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December 9, 2021
The RV Attachment for Cybertruck Now Has $100 Million Worth in Pre-Orders
As we patiently wait for the Cybertruck to be rolled out, a Recreational Vehicle (RV) attachment designed to convert Tesla's electric pickup into a camper vehicle has caught the attention of the public. Unveiled earlier this year, the RV attachment called Cyberlandr has gathered over 2,000 pre-orders worth $100 million,...
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December 8, 2021
Thor Industries acquires Elkhart Composites
RV industry giant Thor Industries has announced the acquisition of premium producer of polypropylene-based composite materials Elkhart Composites. The acquisition will be completed via Thor’s Airxcel Inc subsidiary. Elkhart Composites is a well-known name in the RV industry and a strong developer and producer of proprietary sustainable foamed polypropylene-based composite...
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December 8, 2021
THOR Industries Reports Record Net Sales Of $3.96 Billion And Earnings Per Share Of $4.34 For The First Quarter Of Fiscal 2022 And Reaffirms Positive Outlook
Consolidated net sales were $3.96 billion in the first quarter of fiscal 2022, compared to $2.54 billion in the first quarter of fiscal 2021. This year's first quarter net sales include $2.24 billion for the North American Towable RV segment compared to $1.39 billion in the first quarter of fiscal...
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December 7, 2021
The Auto Industry Is Buzzing About Solid-State Batteries — Here’s Why
Imagine what it would be like if EVs could deliver a range of 500 to 600 miles, charge up as quickly as you can fill a fuel tank, and cost even less than today’s gas-powered vehicles. That’s more than a fantasy — at least if you believe what experts are promising...
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December 7, 2021
These Overlanding Trailers Are Light Enough to Tow With a Motorcycle
Light, agile, and feature-rich, the Earth Traveler Teardrop Trailers are perfect for overland adventures. These trailers offer exceptional build quality, and smaller vehicles can easily tow them. They’re expandable with pop-up tops and tents to provide room for up to four people and are manufactured using high-tech materials, including a...
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December 6, 2021
RV Retailer Buys Great Escapes RV, its 52nd Addition in ‘21
RV Retailer LLC announced the acquisition of Great Escapes RV Center with three full-service RV stores in Arkansas and Missouri. The acquisitions, which are expected to be completed in December, will expand RVR’s presence in Missouri to three stores and will be RVR’s first store in Arkansas. RV Business
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December 6, 2021
RV shipments have already set an annual record, propelled by the best month of production
Propelled by its best-ever single month for production, the RV industry already has set a new record for annual output — and that’s with two more months to go. The RV Industry Association reported last week that manufacturers produced 57,971 units in October, a 22.5% increase compared to the same month...
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December 6, 2021
Check Out This Million-Dollar Beast of an Off-Road Camper
All-wheel drive camper vans are great, but the Rise 4x4 takes it a few steps further — using a Mercedes-built Unimog as the base vehicle in either 230-horsepower four-cylinder or 395 hp six-cylinder diesel form. SOD doesn't mess with the stock Unimog components, which include a 4x4 system with dedicated...
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December 5, 2021
You’ll Pay In 2022 To Hike Angels Landing At Zion National Park
Still have hiking to the top of Angels Landing in Zion National Park on your bucket list? If you wait until April, you'll have to pay for that fearsome experience. And you'll have to land a permit for the privilege. The National Park Service will issue permits using online lotteries...
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December 2, 2021
Mark Wahlberg Adds Second Ohio Airstream Dealership
Actor, producer and businessman Mark Wahlberg is growing his automotive dealership footprint with the opening of a second Ohio Mark Wahlberg Airstream & RV dealership. Wahlberg currently owns four dealerships in the Columbus area, including two Chevrolet rooftops, one Buick GMC and an Airstream & RV. RV-Pro
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December 2, 2021
Sportsman’s Warehouse ends merger with Great Outdoors over FTC clearance concerns
Outdoor sporting goods retailer Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings Inc (SPWH.O) and Great Outdoors Group, owner of the Bass Pro Shops chain, have called off their merger deal, according to a regulatory filing on Thursday. The decision follows feedback from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that led the companies to believe...
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December 2, 2021
Sportsman’s Warehouse ends merger with Great Outdoors over FTC clearance concerns
Outdoor sporting goods retailer Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings Inc (SPWH.O) and Great Outdoors Group, owner of the Bass Pro Shops chain, have called off their merger deal, according to a regulatory filing on Thursday. The decision follows feedback from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that led the companies to believe...
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December 1, 2021
Thor Industries Announces Promotions
Thor Industries Inc. announced the promotion of Todd Woelfer to SVP and chief operating officer. Woelfer joined Thor in 2012 and has served in a number of roles including general counsel. As COO, Woelfer will lead corporate initiatives including its innovation and data strategies, marketing, corporate sustainability and responsibility (ESG), performance and...
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December 1, 2021
Two major promotions in Thor Industries staff shuffle
One of the RV industry’s biggest companies Thor Industries has announced two major promotions as part of a reshuffle of its staff. Todd Woelfer has been promoted to the position of senior vice president and chief operating officer of the American company, while Trevor Gasper has been promoted to the...
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December 1, 2021
RV Shipments Expected to Top 600,000 Units This Year and Next
RV wholesale shipments are projected to exceed 600,000 units in both 2021 and 2022, according to the Winter 2021 issue of RV RoadSigns, the quarterly forecast prepared by ITR Economics for the RV Industry Association.The latest forecast for year-end 2021 RV shipments ranges between and 593,600 and 610,800 units with...