Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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June 16, 2022
KOA: 21.5 Million Households to Camp Over Fourth of July
The KOA Monthly Research Report – June Edition indicates that 21.5 million camping households are planning to go camping over the Fourth of July this year, an 8.6% increase in campers over the same holiday last year. Modern Campground
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June 16, 2022
PPL Motorhomes acquires Florida RV dealership
PPL Motorhomes, an RV consignment dealer based in Houston, has expanded outside of Texas with the acquisition of RV Swapshop in Summerfield. Houston Chronicle
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June 16, 2022
Vandals Strike One of Yosemite’s Most Popular Trails
On May 20, Yosemite officials received multiple calls alerting them to fresh graffiti on Yosemite Falls, and along one of the oldest trails in the park. Upon further investigation, rangers found 30 different areas tagged with blue and white spray paint. They also saw that rocks had been dislodged and...
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June 16, 2022
World’s latest electric RV is an awesomely multifunctional mini-camper
The homey tiny lounge-on-wheels is going fully electric atop the Peugeot e-Rifter and Citroën e-Berlingo. It's hard to tell what's most efficient about the new van – its zero-emissions powertrain or its ability to work as a daily driver for up to seven passengers before morphing into a camper that...
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June 16, 2022
As fuel prices surge, RV drivers take shorter trips, get vehicles delivered
Recreational vehicle renters in the U.S. are planning trips closer to home or having fuel-gulping motor homes delivered to their final destination in an effort to cut down on fuel costs as travel remains a top priority even during record inflation. Reuters
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June 15, 2022
New Coleman® PEAK1™ Collection Inspires Outdoor Adventures & Exploration
CHICAGO, IL – June 15, 2022/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Discover the new Coleman® PEAK1™ Collection from The Coleman Company Inc., part of the Newell Brands global portfolio of brands. Built for going farther and exploring more because sometimes the journey is the destination. This premium gear is designed to inspire and crafted for...
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June 15, 2022
When #Vanlife Meets the $300 Tank
Britt Ruggiero and Justin Giuffrida purchased a 2002 Bluebird faculty bus in February 2021, with plans to transform it right into a 30-foot house on wheels. On the time, diesel gas costs of their house state of Colorado have been averaging round $3 per gallon, the identical because the nationwide...
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June 15, 2022
Crowded Campgrounds Create Boom in Dispersed Camping
Campers told Dyrt it was nearly three times more difficult to find bookable campgrounds in 2021 than in years prior, while nearly half of all campers in the U.S. reported difficulty finding available campsites the last camping season, with western regions being the most difficult. Inside Outdoor
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June 15, 2022
This RV Company Will Pay for Your Gas to Help You Save on Summer Road Trips
The price of gas continues to rise, but one company doesn't want that to prevent travelers from renting an RV and hitting the road this summer. That's why RVshare, a peer-to-peer RV rental marketplace, is giving away up to $500,000 in gas gift cards ahead of the Fourth of July...
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June 14, 2022
Owners of Midwest RV Dealership Facing Massive Amount of Charges
The owners of a Midwest RV dealership are facing a slew of charges, with more added just days ago. Douglas and Sara Bras are the owners of Fremont RV Center in South Sioux City, Nebraska, which is just south of Sioux City, Iowa. Combined, the pair now face an astonishing 94...
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June 14, 2022
Campers Inn RV Acquires Forrest Marine & RV Center
Campers Inn RV, the nation’s largest family-operated RV dealership group, is proud to announce it has acquired Forrest Marine & RV Center, Tyngsboro, Mass. The dealership will remain under the name Forrest Marine & RV Center as it transitions into the Campers Inn RV organization. Campers Inn RV
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June 14, 2022
Camping World Continues West Coast Expansion with the Acquisition of Anthem RV in Arizona
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.-- Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (“Camping World”), America’s Recreation Dealer, today announced an agreement to acquire the operating dealership Anthem RV located in New River, AZ, as well as a new site to be built in Surprise, AZ, both of which will serve the greater Phoenix area....
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June 13, 2022
RVshare Celebrates Open Road with ‘Use Your Outside Voice’ Campaign
RVshare has launched a brand campaign, “Use Your Outside Voice,” created in partnership with the creative team at Copacino Fujikado. As the largest online community for RV renters and owners, RVshare’s company ethos is centered on the spirit of the open road. As RVing has become more popular, RVshare’s campaign captures the...
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June 13, 2022
Historic Flooding Closes Yellowstone National Park, Montana Roadways
Reports of flooding across the state continue to develop, most recently in Park County and at the northern gate of Yellowstone National Park. All inbound traffic to Yellowstone is closed. Over the past 2 days, a meteorological phenomenon called an “atmospheric river” brought 200-300% of Montana’s normal amount of moisture....
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June 13, 2022
Jeep Wrangler Converts into Micro RV with Hanging Bed
Oryx Platform created a sleeper platform that hangs off the Wrangler's roll cage and turns the vehicle into a bunk room for two. The two-door Jeep Wrangler is built like a tank, looks like one, and behaves like one off the beaten path, but besides satisfying the needs of hardcore...
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June 13, 2022
Winnebago Packs Big RV Living Into a Small Camper Van With Pop-Up Roof
For 2022, Winnebago is presenting a new Solis camper van that has everything you need to get a good taste of that van life, including a pop-top sleeping above and a murphy bed, a wet bath, and a kitchenette. Autoevolution
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June 13, 2022
Airstream eliminates gas and loads lithium into Mercedes Sprinter RVs
The new E1 package eliminates the need for a propane tank or gas generator, adding a higher capacity lithium-battery-based electrical system and diesel heat/hot water system that runs off the Sprinter's fuel tank. E1-equipped Airstreams will better support modern travelers, from digital nomads to family vacationers. New Atlas
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June 13, 2022
RV industry worth $140 billion to the US economy
The RV industry is worth $140 billion to the United States economy and supports almost 680,000 jobs, paying more than $48 billion in wages according to a new study by the RV Industry Association. The RVs Move America Economic Impact Study showed that the overall economic output of the RV...
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June 12, 2022
Camping, Glamping Make the Great Outdoors More Popular Than Ever
Just as plans for international travel have come roaring back, advance bookings on the Campspot marketplace increased 49% in the weeks leading up to Memorial Day weekend—there were more than 600,000 in total in the spring quarter, up from over 400,000 the year before. Since 2015, Campspot has helped digitize the...
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June 9, 2022
MSR introduces the feature rich Habiscape™ Tent Series for adventurous families and groups
SEATTLE, Wash. (June 8, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Seattle-based Mountain Safety Research® (MSR®), the high-performance outdoor equipment that’s part of the parent company Cascade Designs, is excited to announce their newest tent series, the Habiscape™ Tent Series for spring 2023. The Habiscape is the newest frontcountry tent offering from MSR, with highlights such...
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June 8, 2022
Thor Industries Says Economic Woes Weighing on RV Demand
Thor Industries Inc. said macroeconomic factors are weighing on consumer demand for recreational vehicles after a pandemic-driven boom in the market. The RV maker said North American demand remains strong as enthusiasm for the RV lifestyle continues to grow, though it added that demand is expected to be lower this...
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June 7, 2022
Osprey Relaunches Outdoor, Travel and Hydration Accessories with Expanded Product Offerings, Enhanced Design and a Sustainable Build for Spring 2023
Cortez, Colo. – June 7, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Osprey, a Helen of Troy brand and a leader in creating top-quality, high-performance, innovative carry solutions, relaunches its outdoor, travel, and hydration accessories to deliver smarter solutions and enhance life on-the-go. Utilizing recycled materials, PFAS-free fabrics and minimal packaging, Osprey’s Spring 2023...
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June 7, 2022
Roamly Taps Former SVP of Good Sam as Chief Commercial Officer
Roamly, an RV-focused insurtech for the outdoor enthusiast market, announced former Senior Vice President of Good Sam, Mary Heneen (pictured), as Chief Commercial Officer, and former Claims Director for Root and Uber, Jessica Ballard, as Director of Claims. Inside Outdoor
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June 7, 2022
The Dyrt Announces the 2022 Best Places to Camp in Each US Region
PORTLAND, Ore., June 7, 2022/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The Dyrt, the No. 1 app for camping with the most active online camping community, has announced the 2022 Best Places To Camp in nine US regions based on reviews and ratings from its vast community of campers. The winners represent some of the most unique, rustic,...
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June 7, 2022
RV Maker Misses on Revenue, Earnings, But Demand Holds Steady
Rev Group (REVG) led the week's RV company earnings reports on Tuesday, falling short of Wall Street expectations. Investors are looking to Rev Group, and Thor Industries (THO) on Wednesday, to gauge consumer interest in RVs and related vehicles as fuel prices across the country continue to soar. Investors