June 1, 2023

Outdoorsy Hits 1M Trip Milestone

RV rental marketplace Outdoorsy has surpassed 1 million trips – or 7 million booked travel days – since the company was founded in 2015. The milestone comes on the heels of being recognized as one of Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Companies in Travel and Hospitality” for 2023. RV-Pro

June 1, 2023

Lightship Expands Operations with Colorado Production Facility for First Purpose-built All-electric RV

SAN FRANCISCO--Lightship, America’s first all-electric RV company, today announced it signed a lease agreement on a 32,000 square-foot facility in Broomfield, Colorado. The space will house the company’s pilot manufacturing operations for the Lightship L1, an aerodynamic, solar and battery-powered travel trailer, to meet high demand following its launch in...

May 31, 2023

Camping World Named to the Fortune 500 List

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill - Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (“Camping World”), America’s Recreation Dealer announced that it has been named to the Fortune 500 list. The Company ranked 475, moving up from its position last year. Marcus Lemonis, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer stated, “This is a recognition of nearly...

May 27, 2023

Living and working from an all-electric VW ID Buzz

Like most people, I’m intrigued by the idea of electric cars but not yet convinced it’s time to make the leap. I can name every Tesla model, a few pickups from Ford and Rivian, and that’s about it. But when Volkswagen announced the production model of the all-electric ID Buzz,...

May 26, 2023

Participation in Outdoor Activities Continues to Increase, Road Trips Preferred Summer Travel Method, According to Winnebago Industries Insights

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., May 26, 2023 -- As Americans make summer travel and recreation plans, they are increasingly looking to the outdoors and road trips to improve mental well-being and to combat the rising costs of flights, lodging and car rentals according to a new consumer survey from Winnebago Industries,...

May 26, 2023

Is an RV Downturn the Same Recession Signal as Before?

Right now, times are tough in the RV business. The biggest manufacturer, Thor Industries of Elkhart, Indiana, announced this week that its net sales for the quarter ended Jan. 31 were down 39% from the same period a year earlier. Earnings per share were down 90%, and the company downgraded...

May 25, 2023

Report: OEM’s Shipments Down 52% YOY Through April

One third of the way through 2023, RV shipments totaled 109,816 units, down 52% compared with the same period a year ago. According to data collected by the RV Industry Association, in April OEMs reported 31,216 units shipped, a 45.4% drop from the 57,192 shipped last April. RV Pro

May 24, 2023

Camping World Reviews Use of Capital as it Eyes Deals

Camping World Holdings Chief Executive Marcus Lemonis said the company is reviewing its capital-allocation strategy as the RV dealership acquisition landscape looks attractive. Lemonis said the retailer of recreational vehicles is committed to maintaining a competitive dividend. The company on Wednesday maintained its quarterly dividend of 62.5 cents a share,...

May 23, 2023

44 Million Americans Plan To Go RVing This Summer

A recent survey of America’s leisure travelers found that 44 million Americans are planning on going RVing this summer, including 12 million who plan to go RVing this Memorial Day weekend. Asked their reasons for considering RV travel, the respondents cited more flexible work schedules, a desire to travel more...

May 23, 2023

KOA Buys Billings Location, West Yellowstone Properties

Kampgrounds of Americs Inc. (KOA) has purchased three KOA properties – Billings KOA Holiday in Billings, Mont., and Yellowstone Park/West Gate KOA Holiday and Yellowstone Park/Mountainside KOA Holiday located near West Yellowstone, Mont. Billings KOA Holiday, opened in June of 1962, holds the designation as the first KOA campground among...

May 22, 2023

Canada’s Largest RV Dealer Group Moves into U.S.

Leisure Days RV Group, Canada’s largest RV dealership group by store count, acquired its first U.S. location after buying Wana Engine Center in Shipshewana, Indiana. With the purchase, Leisure Days RV Group has 34 RV stores in North America. Wana Engine Center owner Justin Miller will remain as the store’s...

May 22, 2023

Camping World Announces the Opening of Its 191st RV Dealership Located in Branson, Missouri

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.-- Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (“Camping World”), America’s Recreation Dealer today announced the opening of its Branson, Missouri RV dealership. Camping World Chairman and CEO Marcus Lemonis said, “The addition of this new location continues our rapid pace of growth, making this our 191st RV dealership. It’s our...

May 18, 2023

Winnebago Industries to extend partnership with the National Park Foundation

Winnebago Industries announced that it will extend its partnership with the National Park Foundation through 2025. The partnership will support the National Park Foundation’s efforts to ensure everyone can enjoy and create lifelong connections with the country’s national parks. Globe Gazette

May 18, 2023

KOA Shakes Up Campground Management Positions

Kampgrounds of America (KOA) announced two new leaders tasked with leading both franchise and owned campground operations. Jill Currier has been promoted to senior vice president of operations for the owned properties of KOA, while Bill Gottwals joins the company to oversee the franchised locations as senior vice president of...

May 18, 2023

Harvest Hosts Launches CampScanner to Help Campers Score Sold Out National Parks and State Parks

VAIL, Colo., May 18, 2023 — Harvest Hosts, a membership program that gives RVers access to unique RV camping options, announced today its newest product expansion – CampScanner. RVers, tent campers, and outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds can now access CampScanner’s database of more than 12,500 campgrounds at 4,900+ parks to search for spots...

May 18, 2023

National Parks Close Roads and Campgrounds and Delay Summer Openings

The epic winter of 2022–23 is still with us, with snowmelt causing flooding concerns in some national parks and in others roads and trails are closed for repairs. Here’s what you need to know for your summer trips. Outside Online

May 17, 2023

Camping World selects Twilio’s Customer Engagement Platform

SAN FRANCISCO & LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., May 17, 2023 -- Twilio Inc. (NYSE: TWLO), the customer engagement platform that drives real-time, personalized experiences for today’s leading brands, and Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) ("Camping World"), America’s Recreation Dealer, today announced Camping World reaches customers using tools from across Twilio's Customer...

May 16, 2023

The Dyrt Announces the 2023 Best Places to Camp Regional Awards

PORTLAND, Ore., May 16, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The Dyrt, the No. 1 app for camping information and booking, has announced the 2023 Best Places To Camp Regional Awards based on reviews and ratings from its vast community of campers. These destinations are among the most highly rated, celebrated and...

May 15, 2023

RV explosion during tour at dealership sends 3 people to hospital, Texas cops say

Three people are hospitalized after an explosion happened in an RV being shown at a dealership in Texas, according to police. Officers with the Wharton Police Department responded to a 911 call about a “gas leak” at about 4:30 p.m. May 14, the department said in a news release. Investigators...

May 12, 2023

Wild Adventures moves forward with ‘glamp’ RV park

Wild Adventures Theme Park is set to begin construction on a multi-phased Safari Campground Resort with sites for RV, cabins, "glamping" and amenities on the property. The Lowndes County Commission approved the theme park's updated site plan for the development at its most recent meeting and J.D. Dillard, county planner,...

May 12, 2023

Campspot Reveals Unexpected Top Camping Destinations

Campspot, a leading online marketplace for RV resorts, cabins, and campsites, has announced the most popular and top trending states for camping in North America this summer. RV Business

May 12, 2023

National ARVC Partners With Campsite 360 To Bring Virtual Tours To Your Park

The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) is thrilled to announce a new partnership with CampSite 360, a leading provider of immersive virtual tours for businesses in the outdoor hospitality industry. These tours create a more engaging and memorable booking experience and help to better market your park...

May 11, 2023

EcoFlow and Winnebago Partner to Elevate Outdoor RV Experiences and Off-Grid Living

SEATTLE, May 11, 2023 -- EcoFlow, a leading power management and eco-friendly energy solutions company, and Winnebago, the flagship brand of outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer Winnebago Industries, Inc., today announced a partnership to leverage EcoFlow's solutions in Winnebago-branded recreational vehicles to deliver seamless access to power wherever their customers' adventures take them. EcoFlow's innovative suite of...

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...

May 9, 2023

Harvest Hosts’ Members Drive $100M in Sales at Small Business Partners Across North America

VAIL, Colo., May 9, 2023  -- Harvest Hosts, a membership program that gives RVers access to unique RV camping options, announced today at the start of National Small Business Month that its Members have spent over $100 million at Host locations to-date, which includes nearly 5,000 small businesses across North America, and are expected to...