Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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August 29, 2023
Winnebago’s All-New “Access” Travel Trailer Makes it Easier and More Affordable to Enjoy the Outdoors
Winnebago®, the flagship brand of outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer Winnebago Industries, Inc., announced today its first conventional-class travel trailer, the Access. Like other Winnebago brand travel trailers, the Access features thoughtfully designed floor plans, clean and contemporary European styling, and ample storage, reflective of Winnebago’s legendary commitment to quality and...
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August 28, 2023
Kampgrounds of America, Inc. Launches First-Ever Beer Collaboration With Meadowlark Brewing
BILLINGS, Mont. (Aug. 28, 2023) – Two beloved Montana brands are coming together to crack open a cold one in the great outdoors. Billings-based Kampgrounds of America, Inc. and Sidney-based Meadowlark Brewing announce the launch of their handcrafted collaborative microbrew, the Happy Camper IPA, available for purchase now at select retail stores and KOA...
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August 26, 2023
See RV crash test into wall at 40 mph. It’s scary!
In the United States, people don’t crash test RVs to determine their safety, to learn how they can be improved. One reason is that RV manufacturers do not want to show consumers how badly their products fare in a serious accident. It also costs a lot of money. But in...
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August 25, 2023
A First Look at the Brand New Eddie Bauer RVs
In a one-of-its-kind collaboration, Camping World has partnered with iconic American outdoor brand Eddie Bauer to release a new line of RVs with some of the most respected, well-known RV-makers in the industry. This spring, our team was on set outside of Seattle, Washington to spotlight three models in the...
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August 25, 2023
Grand Design RV Celebrates Historic Milestone with Production of 250,000th Recreational Vehicle
MIDDLEBURY, Ind., August 25, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Grand Design RV announced today it has produced its 250,000th recreational vehicle, demonstrating the strong affinity campers have for the company’s popular line of travel trailers, fifth wheels, and toy haulers. The company plans to mark the occasion and celebrate with their employees and...
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August 24, 2023
THOR Industries Extends Partnership with Girl Scouts of the USA
ELKHART, Ind., Aug. 24, 2023 -- Underscoring its continued commitment to promoting inclusivity in the outdoors, THOR Industries, Inc. (NYSE: THO) extended its partnership with Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), the largest girl-led organization in the world, through 2025. In the multi-year partnership, THOR sponsors GSUSA's largest and most popular outdoor event, Girl Scouts Love State Parks. The annual event...
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August 24, 2023
Infographic: 16M to Go RVing Labor Day Weekend
With cooler weather, fewer bugs, and fall festivities at campgrounds beginning, more than 16 million Americans plan to go RVing this coming Labor Day Weekend and 38 million Americans plan to have some kind of RV experience this fall. Millennials have the highest RV travel intention for the fall with...
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August 22, 2023
The Polaris Xpedition is an ATV That Can Double as a Mini RV
A few months back, Polaris introduced the Xpedition, a side-by-side ATV designed to be the most versatile vehicle on the trail. This model offers unprecedented customizability, with more than 100 accessories capable of transforming its looks and capabilities. Those include bike and kayak racks, upgradeable lighting packages, interchangeable doors, GPS...
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August 22, 2023
All-Electric RV Coast Model 1 Goes Into Production, Rebrands as the ‘Tesla of Campers’
The Coast is no unicorn, but it sure comes close to one, if only in regards to its rarity – and the unicorn's fictional existence notwithstanding. The Coast is an all-electric RV (e-RV) introduced by Tennessee-based trailer specialist Aero Build earlier this year, which has now unveiled its real interior...
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August 22, 2023
Outdoor Recreation Industry Nearing Trillion Dollar Mark, Thanks to RV Travel and Modern Amenities
With many Americans turning to the outdoors for a personal slice of Heaven, the outdoor recreation industry is pushing toward the trillion-dollar mark regarding the U.S. economy. People are seeking places to get outdoors, enjoy nature, relax, and reset. Along with modern amenities, RV Travel and #vanlife are helping drive...
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August 22, 2023
How to choose the right RV storage facility
Soon we may need to choose a new place to store our RV. The company that currently provides space for our rig has just announced that it’s raising monthly fees. I suppose it’s because demand is up. Way up! We should have seen this coming. With more and more RVs...
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August 21, 2023
Lippert Introduces BaseCamp™ Hydraulic Leveling System
Elkhart, Ind. – Lippert Components, Inc. (Lippert™), a supplier of 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, is proud to debut its newest innovative hydraulic leveling system, BaseCamp™. Designed for both...
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August 18, 2023
Luxury RV Parks Becoming ‘Booming Sector of Real Estate’
RREAF Holdings announced Wednesday a $157 million deal to acquire and redevelop five RV parks in the southern United States, along with plans for a second round of acquisitions and redevelopment this year for $550 million. Those figures include the purchase price and the cost of a “vast” upgrade in high-end,...
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August 17, 2023
Taste-test Approved: Darby Communications and Tippins Foods Announce Partnership
August, 2023/ Pittsburgh, PA/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Tippins Foods, a Pittsburgh-based brand dedicated to crafting the next generation of camping meals, proudly announces its partnership with Asheville-based Darby Communications, a PR and digital marketing agency specializing in the outdoors, active lifestyle, and fishing markets. Effective immediately, Darby Communications will serve as Tippins Foods’...
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August 16, 2023
RV PRO’s 40 Under 40 Nominations Are Now Open
RV PRO is now accepting nominations for this year’s 40 Under 40 class. RV PRO will accept nominations from all segments of the industry including dealerships (technicians, parts and service, retail sales, business office), RV manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, representative groups, business services and more. The deadline for nominations is Friday,...
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August 15, 2023
General RV Center breaks ground on 16th Supercenter, first ever in North Carolina
WIXOM, Mich., August 15, 2023 /CAMPING NEWSWIRE/ - More than three dozen Rowan County community representatives and General RV Center leaders broke ground today on the company’s first North Carolina Supercenter to be located in Salisbury. With an investment of $25 million into the Rowan County community, General RV anticipates construction and...
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August 15, 2023
Brinkley RV Adds Cam Boyer to Leadership Team
Brinkley RV announced the addition of Cam Boyer as its vice president. Boyer is highly respected in the RV industry and previously served as CFO/COO of Grand Design RV, the company said. Boyer worked for Grand Design from 2013 to 2022. Prior to that, he was in leadership at THOR...
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August 15, 2023
Blue Compass RV Named to Prestigious 2023 Inc. 5000 Annual List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 15, 2023 -- Inc. revealed today that Blue Compass RV is #3 in the automotive category on the 2023 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The prestigious ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its...
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August 15, 2023
In Year Of Record Growth, Outdoorsy Secures Coveted Spot On Inc. 5000 List
Things to know: Outdoorsy's total transactions surged past $3 billion, a milestone hit just 10 months after crossing the $2 billionmark in October 2022. This growth was driven by more than 40 million guests who searched outdoorsy.com for their next outdoor vacation. This year's momentum is bolstered by Outdoorsy's insurtech Roamly hitting 100%...
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August 15, 2023
$2K Ikea-like camper kit turns Tesla Model X or RAV4 into a micro RV
Launched for summer 2023 (Northern Hemisphere), Van Lab's new SUV Kit is the latest spin on a design we've seen many times before – a camper box with tailgate-width kitchen that expands forward to create a sleeping platform over top the folded rear seats. This one is a bit simpler...
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August 14, 2023
Lippert acquires marine axle manufacturer
Indiana, US-based component maker Lippert Components Inc has acquired Marine Trailer Performance (MTP), a marine axle manufacturer located in Houston, Texas. Lippert Components is a supplier of a broad array of components for original equipment manufacturers in the recreation and transportation product markets, while MTP specialises in marine axles, axle...
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August 8, 2023
Outdoorsy, in tandem with investors and banking partners, launches $30 million ‘Oasis Fund’ to capitalize on glamping’s explosive growth
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 8, 2023 -- Outdoorsy, the leading outdoor travel marketplace, today announced the launch of the Oasis Fund — a $30 million dollar initiative dedicated exclusively to providing funding for the purchase of safari glamping tents for eligible entrepreneurs looking to become part of the glamping revolution. With a $30 million investment to start,...
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August 8, 2023
Lazydays Announces Acquisition of Century RV
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 8, 2023 -- Lazydays (NasdaqCM: LAZY) has completed the acquisition of Century RV in Longmont, Colorado. This acquisition strengthens its presence in Denver, making Lazydays RV the premier choice for RVers in Colorado. The store has been renamed "Lazydays RV of Denver at Longmont" and Lazydays anticipates...
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August 7, 2023
Garmin signs purchase agreement to acquire JL Audio, a highly regarded audio solutions manufacturer
Garmin Ltd. announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire JL Audio, a privately-held U.S. company that designs and manufactures audio solutions for marine, aftermarket automotive, powersports, home and RV customers. PRN
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August 7, 2023
Kampgrounds of America’s Revenue Still Trending Up
Kampgrounds of America said its revenue has improved by 2% over the first half of this year, in a year-over-year comparison. Following years of record-breaking same-store revenue, the company anticipates more positive change, with advanced deposits up 9.5% over 2022. RV-Pro