Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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July 20, 2023
Camping World Opens First Location in Montana, Marking Its 199th RV Dealership and 43rd State
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., July 20, 2023--Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) ("Camping World"), the World’s Largest Recreational Vehicle Dealer, today announced the opening of its Billings, Montana RV dealership. Camping World Chairman and CEO Marcus Lemonis remarked, "As we enter Montana, the Billings community is a great place to begin, with...
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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 19, 2023
Camping World Announces Promotions of Brenda Wintrow & William Colling to Executive Vice President
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.-- Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (“Camping World”), the World’s Largest Recreational Vehicle Dealer, today announced the promotion of Brenda Wintrow and William Colling, II to the role of Executive Vice President. These key appointments reflect the Company’s commitment to recognizing and developing talent from within, while further...
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July 18, 2023
RV-Accessible Electric Vehicle Charging Stations are a Necessity
ELKHART, Ind., July 18, 2023 -- The nation currently has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reimagine the EV charging landscape to support future innovation and help drive EV adoption. As decisions are made on how to spend the $5 billion in federal funding for a national fast-charging network and $2.5 billion in rural and urban communities, charging...
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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 14, 2023
LOGE Camps Opens Newest Property in South Fork, Colorado
(SOUTH FORK, COLORADO) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - LOGE Camps, the hotel that gets you outdoors, officially announces their latest hotel in the foothills of the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado. Long considered the Mile High state’s best kept recreational secret, LOGE Wolf Creek now provides a launchpad for the outdoor...
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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
Camping World Announces the Opening of Its 197th RV Dealership Located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill --Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (“Camping World”), the World’s Largest Recreation Dealer, today announced the opening of its Oshkosh, Wisconsin RV dealership. Camping World Chairman and CEO Marcus Lemonis remarked, “The addition of this new location continues our rapid pace of growth, making this our 197th RV dealership....
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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
Camping World Opens New Manufacturer Exclusive Dealership, Jayco Oklahoma City
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (“Camping World”), the World’s Largest Recreation Dealer, today announced the opening of another manufacturer exclusive location, Jayco Oklahoma City. Camping World Chairman and CEO Marcus Lemonis commented, “It’s our goal to increase our store count by 50% over the next five years, through...
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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 11, 2023
RVers rejoice! The Dyrt PRO adds 19,000 overnight parking, dump station and water station locations to Maps
/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The Dyrt, the No. 1 app for camping information and booking, has added more than 19,000 overnight parking, dump station and water station locations to its popular PRO Maps feature. Using The Dyrt PRO ($36/year), RVers can now easily access the largest US database of these facilities in existence....
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July 11, 2023
Reusable availability scans make The Dyrt PRO the most affordable way to get reservations at sold-out campgrounds
/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The Dyrt, the No. 1 app for camping information and booking, has announced that The Dyrt Alerts — which are availability scans to help campers get reservations at sold-out campgrounds — are now part of The Dyrt PRO membership. With two reusable alerts as part of the $35.99-per-year membership,...
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July 10, 2023
Camping World Set to Acquire Sonny’s RVs in Casper, Wyoming
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.-- Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (“Camping World”), the World’s Largest Recreation Dealer, today announced that it is set to acquire Sonny’s RVs in Casper, Wyoming. The transaction is anticipated to close in the fourth quarter of 2023 and will increase the Company’s Wyoming location count to two....
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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 29, 2023
Melanated Cares Foundation to Host 2023 Annual Camping Retreat Powered by Winnebago Industries
ATLANTA, June 29, 2023 -- The Melanated Cares Foundation, a nonprofit created to encourage people of color to embrace the outdoors, is pleased to announce that this year’s annual event, Melanated Campout, will be powered by Winnebago Industries (NYSE: WGO), a leading manufacturer of outdoor lifestyle products, which has officially...
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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...