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October 7, 2021
Winnebago debuts a compact, yet well-equipped camper trailer
Aside from revealing a wheelchair-friendly campervan yesterday, U.S.-based motorhome maker Winnebago announced another new product: the Hike 100, a lightweight trailer for camping enthusiasts. Coming in at only 1,225 kg (2,700 lbs), the Winnebago Hike 100 can be easily towed by a mid-size crossover SUV. It comes in four layouts, which...
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October 7, 2021
Parry Sound woman sentenced for stealing $83,941 from campground
A woman convicted of redirecting over $83,000 in campsite payments into her personal bank account was given house arrest and ordered to repay her former employer. On Oct. 4, Justice Oldham imposed a sentence of 18 months house arrest to Sandra Weatherall, 45, of Parry Sound, followed by three years...
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October 7, 2021
Thor’s 2022 Tranquility 4×4 Camper Van Will Have You Living Wherever You Want
To create the ultimate mobile home, buyers need to invest a pretty penny in order enjoy a living space suitable of the status ‘home’. The Thor Motor Coach, a subsidiary of Thor Industries, is going to perform everything the buyer might need to live life off-grid for a short while....
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October 6, 2021
KOA Adds Dedicated Position for Canadian Market Expansion
Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) has hired Matt Stovold to the newly created position of KOA Franchise Development Manager for Canada. Stovold joins KOA after more than10 years of operating and managing the Toronto North/Cookstown KOA Holiday in Ontario. Woodalls
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October 6, 2021
Harvest Hosts Finalizes Boondockers Welcome Integration to Become the Largest Private RV Camping Network, Offering Over 5,600 Locations for Members
Harvest Hosts, a membership program giving RVers access to unique RV camping options, is announcing the complete integration of Boondockers Welcome, a community-driven camping solution, into its platform following acquisition of the company in May 2021. Both built by RVers for RVers, the companies share a mission of giving travelers opportunities...
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October 5, 2021
Winnebago Roam Revealed As Brand’s First Camper Van For Wheelchair Users
Winnebago RV company revealed the Winnebago Roam - a Class B camper van which offers plenty of cabin space despite its relatively smaller cabin compared to the other wheelchair-friendly RVs. Aside from its remote-controlled wheelchair lift, cabinets and storage compartments inside are accessible even while seated, with specially-made duffels for...
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October 5, 2021
RV Industry Priorities Included in Infrastructure Bill
While the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, a $1.2 trillion infrastructure package, seemed poised to pass the House of Representatives last week, ongoing disagreement between the progressive and centrist wings of the Democratic Party delayed the vote. Progressive Democrats are insisting that the infrastructure bill and a separate reconciliation package...
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October 5, 2021
This Luxury Motorhome With Mercedes-Benz Tech Shows What German Design Is All About
You’re probably already familiar with motorhomes based on a Mercedes Sprinter chassis, but this model is more than that because it combines a Mercedes chassis with top-of-the-line German interior design, which gives it a unique flavor. Auto Evolution
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October 5, 2021
KOA: Over 6.3M Hispanic Households Camped in ‘20
Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) is celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15) with the release of the 2021 Latinx Camping Snapshot, which highlights the continued growth of camping popularity among U.S. Latinx audiences. Latinx campers represent 6.3 million camping households in the U.S., with 15% who are new to camping...
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October 5, 2021
REDARC Brings Solar Capabilities to North America
LONSDALE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA; REDARC, the leading Overland authority in power management launches a suite of solar products in North America. No more melted ice, no more warm drinks, no more worrying about state of charge, no more compromises. Leave the crowds behind and get off-grid with REDARC’s 12-volt solar range....
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October 5, 2021
Evo Acquires Backcountry Lodge in British Columbia
Industry retailer evo announced this morning that it is expanding its hospitality business by acquiring the Journeyman Lodge in British Columbia. Journeyman Lodge is located 90 minutes north of Vancouver and 20 minutes south of Whistler Village. The 5,000-squre-foot lodge accommodates 24 guests and is surrounded by thousands of miles...
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October 5, 2021
Outdoor industry stocks suffer setbacks in Q3
Snarled supply chains have done more than slow the movement of outdoor goods around the globe. They’ve also stalled public companies’ stock growth. In the third quarter, congested ports stymied the skyrocketing demand for outdoor products and caused the share prices of outdoor-focused publicly traded corporations to suffer as well....
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October 4, 2021
REI launches REI Cooperative Action Fund to scale investment in the outdoors
SEATTLE, Oct. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- REI is launching a new community-supported public charity to harness the collective power of its 20 million members to fight for a more equitable and inclusive outdoor community. For the first time in the co-op's 83-year history, the REI Cooperative Action Fund will allow co-op members, employees and the...
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October 4, 2021
Solo Brands, Inc. Files Registration Statement for Initial Public Offering
Solo Brands, Inc., owner of the popular Solo Stove, Chubbies, Oru Kayak, and Isle paddleboard brands, announced today that it has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering of its Class A common stock. The number of shares to be offered...
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October 4, 2021
Developer Buys Davie RV Park for $64M
Illinois-based developer Industrial Outdoor Ventures and San Francisco real estate investment firm Stockbridge Real Estate paid $64 million for a 38.5-acre industrial development site in Davie, Fla., property records show. Located at 3055 Burris Road, the property sits between Florida’s Turnpike and U.S. 441, smack dab in the center of...
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October 1, 2021
New YETI ad blasts billionaire space race led by Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos
Go outside. That’s the message behind YETI’s new billboard sending rockets full of shade at billionaires like Elon Musk. The Austin-based company posted a bright new billboard outside its downtown Austin storefront. The message sends waves reading — “See Space. Save Billions.” The ad shows a tent along a mountainside,...
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September 30, 2021
2022 RV Industry Association Board Of Directors Election Results
Voting for the 2022 RV Industry Association Board of Directors election closed on Tuesday, September 28 and the final results are in! Official representatives from member companies cast their votes during the September 7-28 balloting for the five open seats announced in August. From that pool, the successful candidates for 4 Manufacturer...
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September 29, 2021
Jayco Goes Overlanding With New Sprinter-Based Terrain Camper Van
The Indiana-based RV manufacturer is well-known for a plethora of sizable motorhomes and travel trailers, but the van featured here is something different. Technically a Class B motorhome, this camper trades campgrounds and RV parks for off-road adventures. Motor1.com
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September 29, 2021
Farm to Summit Turns Unwanted Produce Into Very Much Wanted Camp Food
Farm to Summit makes dehydrated food from upcycled, locally-grown produce. Their business model: to create gourmet meals for bikepackers, backpackers, and other people who spend time in the backcountry while also reducing food waste and resource use. Read more about the founders on Adventure Journal.
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September 29, 2021
Why Exercise Is More Important Than Weight Loss for a Longer Life
For better health and a longer life span, exercise is more important than weight loss, especially if you are overweight or obese, according to an interesting new review of the relationships between fitness, weight, heart health and longevity. The study, which analyzed the results of hundreds of previous studies of weight loss...
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September 29, 2021
RV Industry Association Convenes Meeting Of Campground And RV Industry Leaders To Build Unity Around Growing And Enhancing Campgrounds And Consumer Experiences
The RV Industry Association convened a meeting of select leaders from the RV and campground industries to discuss how through working together across industries they can find common ground and synergies to significantly improve the consumer's camping and RVing experiences. The meeting, held outside Denver, CO, was a kick-off for...
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September 29, 2021
30,000 people flock to Overland Expo West to geek out on vehicle-based outdoor recreation
It didn’t matter if they pulled up in a Subaru hatchback, a Prius, a converted Sprinter van, or a $300,000 EarthRoamer, attendees of Overland Expo West were part of one community. Set in Flagstaff, the second of three consumer-facing events this year drew an estimated 30,000 people to geek out...
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September 29, 2021
ClearAngel Invests $10,000 in Ready-to-Eat Camping Food Provider Campfare
Clearco, the world’s largest e-commerce investor revolutionizing the way founders grow their businesses, today announced that its ClearAngel program is funding Campfare, the source for chef-quality, fully-hydrated, ready-to-eat camping meals. ClearAngel gives early-stage founders access to revenue share capital, data-driven advice, and Clearco’s extensive network of apps, agencies, and investors....
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September 28, 2021
Outdoorsy Starts RV Loan Product with ‘Lead Bank’
Outdoorsy, a global online RV rental and outdoor travel marketplace, announced the launch of its partnership with Lead Bank to bring innovative RV-focused lending solutions to the U.S., making a deeper push into offering financial services that support RV, motorhome, trailer, and overlander vehicle owners. Woodall's Campground Magazine
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September 28, 2021
RV industry records best shipment numbers for any August
The RVIA revealed that a survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 52,819 units, an increase of 33.8% compared to the 39,489 units shipped during August 2020. The 52,819 shipments recorded last month set a new record for August and is the second most units...