Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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June 2, 2022
Tips and Tricks for Visiting a National Park Without a Reservation
To cut down on crowds, eliminate wait times, and help preserve natural resources, an increasing number of national parks are capping visitation and requiring advanced reservations this summer. If you’re one of those organized people who plans your life months in advance, bully for you. But if you’re a person...
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June 2, 2022
Dave & Matt Vans Launches New 2022 Lifestyle Vehicles
GYPSUM and RIFLE, COLO. – June 2, 2022/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Dave & Matt Vans, the ‘lifestyle vehicle’ company that manufactures, sells, and rents vans featuring “everything you need and nothing you don’t,” today announces an all-new, limited-run series of Lifestyle Vehicles (LVs) for 2022. With fully redesigned interiors across all three models...
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June 2, 2022
HEST Unleashes Enhanced Memory Foam Dog Bed Designed for the Outdoors
SEATTLE (June 2, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ Founded on a dream to sleep better, play more and send it further, HEST, the designer of premium sleep products built to bring the comforts of home to the outdoors, is pleased to introduce the new HEST Dog Bed. HEST challenges why only humans...
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June 1, 2022
25-Year-Old Woman Gored by Bison at Yellowstone National Park
According the officials, the woman, along with two other people, were well within the 25 yard distance requirement. The victim was within 10 feet of the animal. Bison have injured more people at Yellowstone than any other animal in the park. The Inertia
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June 1, 2022
Lippert Staying Ahead of Industry Trends with Acquisition of RV Tent Company
LCI Industries (NYSE: LCII) (the “Company”) which, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lippert Components, Inc.(“Lippert”), supplies, domestically and internationally, a broad array of highly engineered components for the leading original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) in the recreation and transportation product markets, and the related aftermarkets of those industries, today announced that its...
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June 1, 2022
RV industry facing increasing prices & slowing sales
The rise in inflation and gas prices are beginning to impact RV sales. Retail sales of trailers are reported to be slowing, after prices increased 10-to-20 percent. There's also been a shift with the pandemic. During the pandemic, more families were buying fifth-wheel trailers. Parents being back to work and...
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May 31, 2022
Campspot and Pinterest reveal key camping trends
Online camping and RV marketplace Campspot has teamed up with social media platform Pinterest to launch the first edition of its Campspot Outdoor Almanac, which reveals camping and outdoor trends among end-users. The almanac is comprised of eight sections with key dates, trends, events, expert advice and destinations spotlights for...
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May 31, 2022
Dometic Launches New Family Tents with Recycled Redux Material
Dometic introduces new Dometic Rarotonga inflatable camping tents featuring new Weathershield Redux material. The material is made from 100% recycled plastic bottles and is Global Recycled Standard certified. Dometic
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May 31, 2022
Camping World to Expand National Footprint in 11 Major Markets by End of 2022
Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (“Camping World”), America’s Recreation Dealer, today announced plans for their continued expansion of their RV sales and service network through the completion of 11 new dealership locations, in seven states, by the end of 2022. This announcement is on the heels of the acquisition...
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May 31, 2022
Ignik Announces Newest Offering in Gas Growler Product Line
Bainbridge Island, WA – May 31, 2022/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Ignik, a Bainbridge Island-based brand committed to helping people stay outside longer, announces the newest offering in its award-winning Gas Growler product lineup. The Gas Growler-X represents the evolution of the Growler family, offering twice the adventure potential of the original without...
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May 31, 2022
ICEMULE Coolers Introduces New Colorways Across Best-Selling Cooler Assortment
AUGUSTINE, FL (May 31, 2022) /OUTDOORSPORTSWIRE/ – ICEMULE Coolers, makers of the most portable, premium backpack cooler, introduces five new colorways and patterns this spring, including Classic Black, Mule Camo, Red White & Blue, DeVoe 3.0 and Realtree Wave. The expansion brings the ICEMULE Cooler lineup to 64 unique coolers—the widest...
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May 27, 2022
Canadian Q1 Shipments Up Nearly 30%
The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) reports that RV wholesale shipments into Canada for the first quarter ending March 31 totaled 17,964 units compared to 13,852 in 2021, representing an increase of 29.69%. Woodall's
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May 27, 2022
Camping is headed in new directions, and they have the proof
Former Minnesotans Sarah Smith and Kevin Long have built a community — think Airbnb meets camping — with their popular app, the Dyrt. They've reported back on interesting trends. About 8.3 million people camped for the first time nationally in 2021; 40% of which were Black, Indigenous or people of...
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May 27, 2022
Campers Inn RV Adds Three New Dealership Locations
Campers Inn RV, which claims the title of nation’s largest family-operated RV dealership group, announced it is opening three new dealerships as part of its nationwide expansion policy: in Collinsville, Illinois; Jacksonville, Florida; and Washington, Pennsylvania. RV-Pro
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May 27, 2022
The Best Campers and Trailers of 2022
There’s never been a better time to be in the market for an adventure rig. Sure, waitlists may be long, thanks to overlanding’s explosive popularity combined with a pandemic that sent folks seeking outdoor experiences. But thankfully, there are more, better choices than ever before. Outside Online
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May 26, 2022
RVshare names Melissa Fortenberry Chief Product Officer as the Company Soars to New Heights
AUSTIN, Texas, and AKRON, Ohio, May 26, 2022 -- RVshare, the largest community for RV owners and renters, is pleased to announce that Melissa Fortenberry has been named Chief Product Officer (CPO). She most recently served as Vice President of Product, where she played a significant role in scaling RVshare's business by driving product vision and strategy....
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May 26, 2022
Wholesale RV Values Mixed as Summer Arrives
The average selling price for motorized units was $73,350 which is down $3,068 (4.0%) from the previous month. Towables came in at $20,883, up $522 (2.5%) from last month. One year ago the average motorhome sold for $64,474 and the average towable unit brought $22,214. RV Business
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May 25, 2022
Explosion of RV campgrounds stirs controversy in Wisconsin
An explosion of RV campgrounds during the pandemic has turned lake country in western Wisconsin into ground zero in a growing turf war over lake property. Cabin owners and many residents in Burnett and Washburn counties have fought vigorously over the last two years to stop the growth of these...
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May 25, 2022
Airstream Museum Celebrates 91 Years of Vintage Campers and Cool Styling
Luxury travel trailer manufacturer Airstream is opening a museum celebrating the brand's history. Inside, the visitor will see a wide selection of vintage Airstream trailers and related memorabilia that illustrate the company's history to the current day. Some of the items currently on display at the Heritage Center are owned...
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May 25, 2022
April RV Shipments Up Double-Figures Compared to ’21
The RV Industry Association’s April 2022 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 57,043 units, an increase of 11.5% compared to the 51,813 units shipped in April 2021. Year-to-date through April, RV shipments are up 14.1% compared to the same point last year with 228,509 wholesale...
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May 25, 2022
Margaritaville is opening RV resorts as it diversifies — see what it’s like to stay at the newest location in Florida with tiny homes
In January, Margaritaville opened its latest RV resort in Auburndale, Florida. The hospitality empire wants to open up to 50 RV resorts over the next five years. See what it's like staying at the new RV park complete with cabana cabin tiny homes and two pools. Business Insider
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May 24, 2022
Thor Industries Consumer Research Quantifies Limited Impact on RV Sales And Usage Due To Rising Fuel Costs
ELKHART, Ind., May 24, 2022 -- THOR Industries, Inc. (NYSE: THO) announced the release of the Company's 2022 U.S. Camper Perception Study, which explores consumer RV purchase and usage behavior in the environment of rising fuel prices, as well as their perception of sustainability-focused organizations. As the global RV industry leader, THOR will utilize the survey results, in...
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May 24, 2022
2021 RV Industry Profile Now Available to RVIA Members
The 2021 RV Industry Profile, published by the RV Industry Association (RVIA), provides a detailed look at RV production and shipment statistics, including historical comparisons of shipment data and unit dollar volume as well as production breakdowns by product type and shipment destination. RV Business
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May 24, 2022
Crazy Creek Products Celebrates 35 years of “Just Sit There” with Yellowstone Contest
Red Lodge, MT /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Crazy Creek Products, inventors of the legless camping chair, is celebrating their 35th anniversary in 2022. In an effort to reward the Crazy Creek fans out there, today the company launched a contest to win an all-expense-paid trip to Yellowstone National Park with travel...
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May 23, 2022
Want Starlink Immediately? Meet Starlink RV, Which Has No Waitlist
As the name suggests, Starlink RV is designed for users who like to take road trips or go camping. But most importantly, if you subscribe, the company will immediately ship out a Starlink dish to your address. PC Mag