Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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November 30, 2022
Black Book: Colder Weather Brings Drop in Wholesale RV Values
The average sales prices for motor homes and towables sold at wholesale auctions declined last month. The drop off in motor home values from the month before looks quite dramatic, but when you consider the overall trend line for the past several months, it is consistent with the patterns that...
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November 30, 2022
Under Canvas Announces Opening of New Location Near North Entrance of Yellowstone National Park
BOZEMAN, Mont., Nov 30, 2022 -- Today, Under Canvas , the leader in upscale, outdoor hospitality, announced its latest brand addition with the opening of its 11th camp, Under Canvas North Yellowstone - Paradise Valley, for its inaugural season on June 15, 2023. Located on 50 acres of spectacular Montana ranchland with expansive valley and mountain views,...
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November 29, 2022
What Do California’s Zero-Emissions Goals Mean To The RV Industry?
California’s plans to prohibit the sale of new cars and trucks that emit carbon have gotten a lot of attention lately, but what’s most important for RVers to understand right now is that, in 2035, 12 years from now, these regulations will affect the vehicles that tow small travel trailers....
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November 29, 2022
Inflation, Gas Prices Have Significantly Impacted Camping
Marked by fluctuating external factors, The KOA Monthly Research Report – November Edition uncovers that campers and leisure travelers’ plans changed significantly throughout 2022. At least 74% of campers made one or more adjustments to their travel plans, including 3-in-10 campers who camped more as they decreased other types of...
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November 29, 2022
Pathfinder Reports Record Revenues in the Third Quarter 2022
Pathfinder Ventures Inc. (TSXV: RV) (OTCQB: RVRVF) (the "Company" or "Pathfinder.") reported today its financial and operating results for the three-month period (or "third quarter" or "Q3") ended September 30, 2022. Revenues increased by 19% to $1,402,325 in Q3 2022, compared to Q3 2021. Yahoo Finance
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November 28, 2022
100% Pre Delivery Inspection for All Jayco Brands
The Jayco® Family of Companies has announced the opening of its newest Pre Delivery Inspection facility on the Jayco campus. The building, on Southridge Blvd. in Middlebury, Indiana, is approximately 70,000 square feet and will accommodate four lines running simultaneously. RV Dealer News
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November 28, 2022
Camping World Further Expands its Southern California Presence with the Acquisition of the RV Solutions Group
Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (“Camping World”), America’s Recreation Dealer, today announced an agreement to acquire RV Solutions Inc., a family-owned RV dealership group in San Diego, California. This transaction includes two RV Dealership locations, RV Solutions and Airstream of San Diego along with one standalone parts and service...
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November 25, 2022
Outdoor recreation grows into $10B industry in Michigan
Outdoor recreation last year in Michigan grew into a booming $10.8 billion industry that employs nearly 10,000 people. Michigan’s outdoor economy increased by more than 15% from 2020 to 2021, an annual report from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis shows. The impact is greater now than...
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November 22, 2022
October RV Shipments Down 43.7% Compared to 2021
Results for the RV Industry Association’s October 2022 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 32,652 units, a decrease of (-43.7%) compared to the 57,971 units shipped in October 2021. Through October, RV shipments are down (-12.2%) compared to the same point last year with...
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November 21, 2022
Camping World Announces Chief Operating Officer Tamara Ward to Retire after Nearly 34 Years with the Company and Promotion of Matthew Wagner
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., November 21, 2022 --Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) ("Camping World"), America’s Recreation Dealer, today announced that Tamara Ward will retire from her position as Chief Operating Officer effective December 31, 2022. Matthew Wagner, Executive Vice President, will be promoted into the Chief Operating Officer role on January...
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November 21, 2022
Hospitality Firm Buys Iconic Surf City Campground For $21M
Lanier’s Campground in Surf City recently changed hands in a $21 million deal with buyer TRG Resorts, an outdoor hospitality company based in Florida. TRG officials said they plan to modernize and improve the landmark property, now called The Inlet at Lanier Pointe RV Campground. Wilmington Biz
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November 18, 2022
RV door expert Konrad Baur reports record sales
German RV and caravan door manufacturer Konrad Baur has reported that its sales for September and October 2022 were by far the highest in the history of the company. Founded in 2007, Konrad Baur has been on a steady growth journey and now produces more than 4,000 doors annually for...
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November 17, 2022
Winnebago defends workplace safety after investigative series points to industry problems
A month after a newspaper investigation into rampant injuries at recreational vehicle factories, a Winnebago Industries executive is seeking to assuage concerns about workplace conditions. Chris West, the company's senior vice president of enterprise operations, said during a Winnebago Investor Day presentation on Tuesday that safety is "a cornerstone" principle...
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November 17, 2022
Why Real Estate Investors Are Paying More Attention to RV Parks and Campgrounds
For years, RVs have been associated with retirees who spend their golden years traveling the country. But that’s changing, and real estate investors have noticed. Encouraged by these changes and seeking higher returns than those offered by traditional property types, these investors are putting more of their money toward RV...
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November 17, 2022
You Can Visit Yosemite National Park Next Year Without a Reservation
Yosemite officials initially implemented a reservation system in 2020 as the pandemic drove record numbers of visitors to the park, and later renewed the program through 2021 and 2022 as crowds remained sizable. Other parks followed suit—Arches, Glacier, Zion Rocky Mountain, Shenandoah, and even Acadia requiring visitors to book their...
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November 15, 2022
15 Million RVers Plan Holiday Travel in US; Another Indicator of the Outdoor Recreation Industry’s Enormous Economic Impact
RESTON, Va.-- A new survey of leisure travelers conducted by the RV Industry Association finds that 15.3 million Americans plan to travel in RVs between Thanksgiving and New Year’s this year. This represents 12% of the total number of leisure travelers intending to spend the holidays away from home, and the impact...
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November 15, 2022
Winnebago to open dedicated research and development facility
One of the USA’s best-known RV manufacturers Winnebago Industries has announced it will be opening a new Advanced Technology Innovation Center to focus on next-generation outdoor recreation technologies. The new facility, to be located in the Twin Cities in Minnesota, will focus on incubating and prototyping new technology applications across...
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November 15, 2022
Winnebago Industries Sets 2025 Strategic Plan Targets
Happe and Chief Financial Officer Bryan Hughes revealed Winnebago Industries’ 2025 strategic plan targets. Winnebago is targeting $5.5 billion in net revenue, 15 percent non-RV revenue, 15 percent North American RV market share, and 10 percent North American pontoon market share. Additionally, Winnebago Industries is aiming to achieve 19 percent...
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November 15, 2022
Winnebago Industries to Establish Dedicated Research and Development Facility
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., Nov. 15, 2022 -- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, today announced the development of a new facility and expanded resources dedicated to innovating next-generation technologies for the recreational vehicle and marine industries. The Winnebago Industries Advanced Technology Innovation Center will focus...
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November 14, 2022
RV Retailer is now Blue Compass RV
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 14, 2022 -- RV Retailer, LLC, the fastest growing RV retail company in the United States with over 100 full-service RV dealerships, announced that it is launching the Blue Compass RV brand. With the new RV lifestyle brand, RV Retailer's name is changing to Blue Compass RV today. In 2023,...
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November 14, 2022
Lippert Acquires Way Interglobal
Lippert's subsidiary, Furrion LLC, has acquired the business assets of Way Interglobal, a former competitor producing appliances and electronics for the RV industry. The deal includes Way’s Everchill and Greystone brands, which are the divisions that serve the RV industry, but it does not include Way’s current power generator assets and...
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November 14, 2022
Oregon Park With Drive-In Theater Joins KOA System
Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) has announced that Hi Way Haven RV Park in Sutherlin, Ore., is now the Sutherlin/Umpqua Valley KOA. The facility has RV sites with full hookups and 50/30-amp service, as well as some sites with water and electric hookups and 30-amp service. Tent sites have water and electric...
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November 14, 2022
Camping World Acquires Alabama RV Dealer
Camping World Holdings, Inc. has agreed to acquire Ashley Outdoors, a family-owned RV dealership in Salem, AL. The company expects to close the sale in the first quarter of 2023, adding to Camping World’s existing Alabama locations in Calera, Dothan, Anniston, and Robertsdale. SGB Media
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November 10, 2022
Outdoor recreation is a 862 billion dollar industry
The US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has released new data that shows that the outdoor recreation industry is worth a record-breaking $862 billion to the US economy. This huge revenue generation means that the outdoor recreation industry contributes more to the US economy than oil and...
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November 8, 2022
Nation’s Largest RV Maker “Focused” On Going Electric
RV market leader Thor Industries is looking for a way to reduce its environmental impact. After rolling out an electrified prototype for its Airstream brand earlier this year, Thor Industries has formed a strategic alliance with EV startup Harbinger Motors. That could lead to all-electric versions of Thor’s various RV...
