Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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July 19, 2023
As Camping Popularity Surges, RV Resorts Look to Capitalize With Hotel-Like Comforts
As camping continues to grow in popularity, campgrounds and RV resorts continue to add more amenities that have attracted interest from guests old and new. These new amenities and accommodations allow for an RV resort to compete with hotels for leisure demand in warmer weather seasons. Hospitality Net
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July 19, 2023
Thule Inc’s Q2 Sales Fall on Continued Cycling Inventory Imbalances
Thule Inc. reported another challenging quarter as sales fell 15 percent in the Swedish company’s second quarter. The decline was blamed on continued weak bike-related product sales as retailers continue to focus on reducing inventory levels. The maker of car racks and bike accessories indicated inventories had returned to more...
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July 18, 2023
Dometic Q2 Report Shows Record-High Cash Flow
Dometic, a global market leader in the mobile living industry today released financial results for the second quarter of 2023. The company reported continued solid earnings and record-high operating cash flow. Net sales were SEK 8.329 billion (USD 816.242 million), a decrease of 2%. RV Business
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July 17, 2023
General RV Center to Open First North Carolina Dealership
General RV Center, which calls itself the nation’s largest family-owned RV dealer, will join the North Carolina community with a new location in Salisbury scheduled to open next year. Located approximately 40 miles north of Charlotte in Rowan County, this will be General RV’s first dealership in North Carolina and...
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July 13, 2023
Campspot Announces Partnership With Sensible Weather on Weather Guarantees
Campers, an online marketplace for RV resorts, family campgrounds, cabins and glamping options, has struck a new strategic partnership with climate risk technology company Sensible Weather. Through the agreement, Campspot users can rest assured that rain won’t ruin their adventure thanks to Sensible’s Weather Guarantees, which reimburse travelers in the...
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July 12, 2023
KOA Reports Double Digit Growth Over July Holiday Weekend
Double digit growth in 2021 Fourth of July holiday results at Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) included an increase in occupancy of over 17% from 2020. Even more impressive, when compared to KOA’s record 2019, check-ins for KOA system were up more than 36%. OWNAKOA
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July 12, 2023
Glamping offers new income stream for private property owners
Visitors could be forgiven if they forget they are camping in JB Wagoner’s backyard. The 20-acre ranch 30 minutes west of Temecula is loaded with oak trees, a pond, and a quiet breeze. Inside a white bell-shaped canvas tent, you’ll find a queen-sized bed decorated in bohemian burgundy linens. Wagoner...
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July 12, 2023
This New Glamping Resort Just Opened in Paradise Valley, Montana — and You Can Take a River Float Right From the Hotel
For the travelers who love the idea of camping, but don't want to sacrifice modern hotel luxuries, Under Canvas does both. The company, which popularized upscale glamping in the U.S., opened a new 50-acre resort today in Paradise Valley, Montana, located just outside the north entrance of Yellowstone National Park....
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July 11, 2023
AIC show ‘breathes new life’ into Chinese RV industry
China’s All In Caravaning Show was successfully held in Beijing from 16-18 July and was praised for ‘breathing new life’ into the country’s RV and camping industry, fuelling its recovery and development. The show, which was taking place for the first time without cancellation or restriction due to coronavirus, attracted...
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July 10, 2023
The Ultimate Guide to Dispersed RV Camping
Scoring a great campsite doesn’t always require scrambling for an online reservation months in advance. Instead, look to the millions of acres of public land across the U.S. where you can camp outside of designated campgrounds for free. This kind of camping is widely known as dispersed camping (or boondocking...
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July 10, 2023
Western Residents Most Interested in Buying RVs, While Southerners Look to Purchase Boats
LendingTree explored consumer interest in financing recreational vehicles (RVs) and boats. Using data from the past two years, we determined when interest in RV and boat financing peaked at the national level, as well as which states were most interested in these modes of recreation. Perhaps unsurprisingly, those who live...
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July 7, 2023
300 Exhibitors Planned at Overland Expo Mountain West ’23
Overland Expo also offers hundreds of educational sessions. Attendees can take part in Q&As, specialized classes, region-specific courses, product demos and more as part of the 175+ educational sessions scheduled during the program. RV Business
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July 3, 2023
General RV Breaks Ground on 15th Dealership, 2nd in Utah
General RV Center, the nation’s largest family-owned RV dealer, has broken ground on its 15th Supercenter located in South Weber, Utah. The new Supercenter will house a 65,000-square-foot facility, have 30 service bays, and will have the capacity to hold 450 RVs. The South Weber store is projected to bring...
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June 30, 2023
Haugen RV Sells Missouri Stores
Two years after expanding its Utah-based RV dealership group to Missouri, Haugen RV sold the two Missouri-based stores. Haugen RV CEO Jason Haugen said it was the right time to sell the Legacy RV dealership locations to Ocala, Florida-based Optimum RV. RV News
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June 28, 2023
17 people fall ill at Colorado campground after exposure to gas cloud
Seventeen campers fell ill in San Juan National Forest in La Plata County after exposure to an unknown gas cloud Tuesday night, according to the Upper Pine River Fire Protection District. About 9 p.m. Mountain time Tuesday, emergency responders with Upper Pine River Fire Protection District were dispatched to the...
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June 28, 2023
Campground OK’ed at old Boyds Bears site
Cumberland Township supervisors voted 5-0 Tuesday to grant conditional use for a campground at the former Boyds Bears facility. Under the site’s mixed-use zoning, BR Smith Properties’ project at 75 Cunningham Road could not advance without the conditional use, which supervisors granted subject to several conditions. One condition is campsites...
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June 28, 2023
Campsites Are Fully Booked. They’re Also Half-Empty.
Rising interest in camping means prime sites are selling out across the country. So why do so many campsites sit empty on peak nights? Online booking and cancellation fees mean there is little to gain in letting parks know you’re a no-show, campers say. Travelers who make multiple bookings before...
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June 28, 2023
Shoe Company Partners With Kampgrounds of America
HOLO Footwear has formed a collaboration with Kampgrounds of America (KOA) in a three-year deal that begins this July and August, pairing sustainable footwear brand HOLO with the world’s largest campground network to highlight the brands’ aligned goals. RV Pro
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June 27, 2023
Ford to ax at least 1,000 contract, salaried workers to offset billion-dollar EV investments
Ford Motor Co. reportedly has plans to fire at least 1,000 salaried and contract workers as the auto giant looks to offset the cost of investing in the electric vehicle market. During internal meetings on Monday, salaried workers based in North America were informed of the impending job cuts, which...
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June 25, 2023
May Shipment Report Now Available
Results for the RV Industry Association’s May 2023 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 30,919 units, a decrease of (-38.8%) compared to the record 50,529 units shipped in May 2022. To date, RV shipments are down (-49.7%) with 140,735 units. RVIA
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June 21, 2023
Winnebago Industries (WGO) Q3 Earnings Top Estimates
Winnebago , which belongs to the Zacks Building Products - Mobile Homes and RV Builders industry, posted revenues of $900.8 million for the quarter ended May 2023, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5.24%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $1.46 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two...
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June 20, 2023
‘Glamping’ Grows Up: ULUM’s Bid to Create Approachable Luxury
Now, with the launch of ULUM in Moab, Utah, the brand is creating a more elevated experience: Think electricity in tents, Aesop amenities, Pendleton blankets and more emphasis on the F&B delivered in purpose-built communal spaces. Launched in Moab within driving distance to Canyonlands airport and many of the natural...
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June 20, 2023
The 10 Most Expensive Pickup Trucks You Can Buy
Pickup trucks have gotten expensive. They command luxury car prices — and, in the top trims, deliver luxury car amenities and performance. If there's a ceiling for how much Americans are willing to pay for a pickup truck, manufacturers haven't found it yet. Whether you're looking for a plush dually...
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June 20, 2023
Tune Outdoor Enters Lightweight Camper Market
Denver’s Tune Outdoor has unveiled its innovative entry to the growing lightweight truck camper market, the Tune M1. The Tune M1 pop-up canopy truck topper blends design innovation, simplicity, and a streamlined production process that delivers an industry-best weight-to-space ratio, exceptional performance, and a stylish, modern aesthetic. Targeting the burgeoning...
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June 15, 2023
Investment company formed to buy RV parks, marinas
Monarch Alternative Capital LP, an investment firm with approximately $11 billion of assets under management, has formed Go Outdoors, a platform to acquire, develop, and operate marinas and RV resorts across the United States. Monarch launched the platform with the recapitalization of two large-scale portfolios and partnered with Safe Harbor...