Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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May 10, 2023
’23 Camping Report: 5 Times Harder to Book Campsites
The Dyrt, a leading app for camping information and booking, has found that it was nearly five times more difficult to find an available campsite in 2022 than it was in 2019. According to the 2023 Camping Report, last year was the most booked-up year on record as campsites were twice...
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May 8, 2023
More Parks ‘Going Green’ to Help the Environment
When the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (Nat. ARVC) launched its Plan-it-Green Friendly awards competition in 2007, relatively few private parks were promoting their efforts to use recycled materials or conserve water and energy.But as the nation celebrated Earth Day in April, the number of campgrounds, RV parks and resorts...
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May 8, 2023
Oru ‘Camp’ Launches Origami Furniture for the Outdoors
Foldable camp furniture is nothing new, but it’s never folded quite like this. Oru Kayak, a pioneer in origami watercraft, is taking its paper plane plans and bringing them to land — for the first time yet. At its heart, the Oru Camp collection comprises a chair, table, and storage cube...
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May 5, 2023
Winnebago Recalls 6,536 RVs For Potential Fire Risk Due To Fuel Leak
Renowned recreational vehicle (RV) maker Winnebago has announced a recall of 6,536 motorhomes. The announcement was made following an investigation that confirmed a defect in the Cummins-made generator or more specifically, the fuel hose between the inline fuel filter and the Injection Pump Module (IPM). Motor1
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May 5, 2023
Spartan® RV Chassis Showcases K3 525 Chassis and Industry-Leading Warranty for Newmar 2024 Model Year
Spartan® RV Chassis, a go-to-market brand of The Shyft Group (NASDAQ: SHYF), introduced its new K3 525 chassis, designed exclusively for the 2024 Newmar Mountain Aire Class A diesel luxury motorcoach. Boosting horsepower to 525hp, the chassis delivers faster acceleration for best-in-class performance on hills and other challenging terrain. It's...
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May 2, 2023
Camping World Profit Plummets 95 Percent In Q1 On New Vehicle Decline
Camping World Holdings, Inc. reported that first-quarter revenue decreased 10.6 percent to $1.5 billion. Net income fell 95.4 percent to $4.9 million, or 5 cents per diluted share of Class A common stock, versus net income of $107.3 million, or $1.02 per diluted share in the year-ago period. SGB Media
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May 2, 2023
KOA Releases 2023 Report; 58M Households Camped in ‘22
Kampgrounds of America Inc. has released its 2023 North American Camping & Outdoor Hospitality Report, which continues to demonstrate the key role that camping and glamping play in the outdoor hospitality industry. The report, conducted by Cairn Consulting Group, shows that 92 million U.S. households identify as campers and that 58 million households...
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May 2, 2023
Lazydays RV Posts Q1 Loss As Revenues Fall 21 Percent; Opens New Iowa Dealership
Lazydays Holdings, Inc. reported first-quarter 2023 revenue decreased 21.4 percent to $295.7 million from $376.2 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2022. The owner of 20 RV dealerships nationwide posted a first-quarter 2023 net loss of $1.5 million, compared to net income of $27.1 million in the first...
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May 1, 2023
New report reveals surprising characteristics of typical RV buyers
If you’ve shopped for an RV in the last 30 years or so, it’s quite possible you perused the RV Trader website. It’s a gigantic database with rigs for sale by both private and commercial sellers. No doubt the biggest chunk of the company’s revenue comes from RV dealers. With...
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May 1, 2023
This Airstream Glamping Resort Just Opened Next to Zion National Park — With a Pool Surrounded by Gorgeous Red Rocks
AutoCamp, the hospitality brand with glamping properties across the U.S. — from California's Yosemite National Park to New York's Catskills — opened its first Southwest outpost on May 1, offering travelers easy access to Zion National Park in Utah. Boasting 16 acres along the banks of the Virgin River, AutoCamp Zion will welcome guests...
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April 28, 2023
Declining bike-product demand contributes to Thule’s Q1 net sales decrease
Thule Group's first-quarter net sales were down 26.6% year-over-year, largely due to declining bike-product demand from retailers lowering inventory levels. Net sales for the quarter ending in March were SEK 2,226 million ($215.2 million), compared with SEK 3,034 million at the same time last year. Thule's inventory decreased in the...
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April 28, 2023
Van Life Hack: Why the Public Library Is Your Best Friend
Traveling and living intermittently from vehicles, and especially living full-time from your vehicle, makes you appreciate little conveniences more and more. It especially makes you appreciate local community resources. (Wherever you find yourself a local at the time.) A shared tool, a shared hand, a clean toilet, new music, free...
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April 27, 2023
Lazydays Reports Q1 Revenue Drop
Lazydays said its Q1 revenue decreased to $295.7 million from $376.2 million in Q1 last year. The company’s net loss in the first quarter was $1.5 million, compared to net income of $27.1 million in the first quarter of 2022. RV-Pro
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April 27, 2023
Parts of Yosemite Will Close (Again) As a Result of Winter’s Record Snowfall
California’s relentless winter storms made countless headlines this past season,including a temporary closure of Yosemite National Park that extended through the final week of February and into March. At one point the area saw a record-setting 40 inches of snow fall in a single day, forcing an extension of the...
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April 25, 2023
Report: March Shipments Down 51% YOY
The RV Industry Association’s monthly survey of manufacturers that total shipments for March were 31,869, a 50.8% decrease from the 64,778 shipment shipped in March 2022. That figure is nearly in line with the year-to-date drop of 54.3%, which is a decrease to 78,600 units through Q1. RV Pro
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April 25, 2023
Unicamp Kia minivan camper grabs baton as affordable US pop-up RV
With the American compact van market fast going the way of the dinosaur and dodo (maybe not the dodo), small, affordable pop-up camper vans like the Free Bird and Cascade Camper are soon to be no more, if not already gone. Las Vegas-area conversion shop Caleche Customs is helping fill...
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April 18, 2023
2023 Q1 RV Market Insight Report
All segments of the RV market started the year strong, with values increasing into the early spring months.Motorhomes and campers are still at or near the 2022 peak. Looking at individual segments, the most recent 10 years of Standard Hitch trailer values averaged 15.6% lower in the first 4 months...
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April 18, 2023
Spacious Skies Campgrounds Acquires 15th Park
Spacious Skies Campgrounds has acquired the Savannah Oaks RV Resort in Savannah, Ga., and renamed it Spacious Skies Savannah Oaks, according to a press release. This acquisition is the company’s 15th campground and first in the state of Georgia. Located steps from Ogeechee River west of the historic city of Savannah – the...
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April 18, 2023
Campers Inn RV Opens 3rd Location in New Hampshire
Campers Inn RV, one of the largest family-operated RV dealerships in the United States, announced the opening of its third location in New Hampshire, located at 263 Dover Road in Chichester. This new location is the 37th full-service dealership for Campers Inn RV. RV Business
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April 18, 2023
First Hydrogen reveals zero emission campervan concept
Innovative automotive brand First Hydrogen has revealed a concept for a zero emission fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) campervan that it says could help people preserve the environment while enjoying van life. Featuring a design that prioritises driver comfort and spacious living quarters, the RV concept represents the First Hydrogen’s...
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April 14, 2023
nuCamp Sets Dates, Schedule for Annual Teardrop Rally
nuCamp, a major manufacturer of teardrop trailers and truck campers based in Sugarcreek, Ohio, has announced the dates for uCamp 23, the manufacturer’s annual rally for its community of campers. The seventh annual teardrop trailer rally is scheduled for June 12-16 at the Winklepleck Campground in Sugarcreek, Ohio, just minutes away...
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April 14, 2023
Thor offering $10,000 rebates to ramp up RV sales
RV dealers have a glut of 2022 model RVs on their sales lots, and that’s not a good thing for them or for manufacturers who can’t ramp up their production while plenty of “last year’s” models are still occupying RV dealers’ lots. So what to do? Thor is promoting right...
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April 14, 2023
This New RV Company Is Renting Out Luxury Hotel Suites on Wheels — Complete With Concierge Service
The Silicon Valley startup, RollAway, is introducing a brand-new lodging category with essentially a suite on wheels, allowing travelers to go from place to place without the need to book hotels or vacation rentals in every destination. Travel+Leisure
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April 10, 2023
Tesla Goes Glamping: Meet the ‘Tentsla’
The tent — dubbed the Tentsla — smashed its modest Kickstarter goal and could be an interesting option for Tesla owners looking to explore the great outdoors. The tent inflates with around a hundred strokes on a manual pump. And, Tentsla claims, it’s water- and wind-resistant. It also works with...
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April 10, 2023
Campground Demand Skyrocketing With Less Than A Year Until 2024 Total Eclipse — What You Need To Know
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse, dubbed “The Great American Eclipse,” will stretch across the United States from Texas up to Maine, and then on into Canada. The duration of totality will be a staggering 4 minutes and 27 seconds, according to Great American Eclipse. Travel Awaits