April 5, 2022

Recreational Realty Continues Rapid Growth With Expansion Into Florida

Recreational Realty LLC (the “Company”), a leading owner, operator, and developer of specialized recreational vehicle and marine storage facilities, today announced its expansion into Florida with the acquisition of 11 premier recreational storage facilities. These transactions are expected to close within several weeks, subject to customary closing considerations. Toy Storage Nation

April 4, 2022

Thor Boosting Electrification Focus

Thor Industries Inc. is moving forward with its eMobility strategy by doubling down on electrification of recreational vehicles. The RV manufacturer in January unveiled the strategy along with its electric motorhome and travel trailer concepts at the 2022 Florida RV SuperShow. Inside Indiana Business

April 4, 2022

KOA Sold to Investor for $15M

An out-of-town investor paid $15 million for the KOA Holiday Campground on Baldwin County 99 in Lillian, according to Tim Herrington of Herrington Realty, who handled the transaction. The 20-acre site includes frontage on Perdido Bay. The new owner plans to upgrade the current facilities and expand the park with...

April 4, 2022

Lippert acquires Girard Systems and Girard Products

Lippert has announced the acquisition of Girard Systems and Girard Products, a well-known RV industry supplier of awnings and tankless water heaters. The deal was completed via LCI Industries’ subsidiary firm Lippert Components Manufacturing. Camping Trade World

April 4, 2022

Solo Stove Names Purple Orange Digital Communications as PR Agency of Record

Grapevine, TX  (April 4, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Solo Stove, designers of beautiful, easy-to-use fire pits and camp stoves, announced Purple Orange Digital Communications as the company’s new Public Relations Agency of Record. Purple Orange agency, based out of Jackson Hole, WY, will oversee all media communications for the brand,...

April 3, 2022

Police: McMinnville RV shop owner defrauds consignors out of $800K

The owner of Mac RV Sales in McMinnville was arrested Saturday after police said an investigation revealed he and his business never compensated dozens of owners selling their vehicles through his shop. According to the McMinnville Police Department, between May 2019 and April 2021, Ruben Dominic Bernt and his consignment...

April 1, 2022

RV Retailer is On The Move

Four years ago, RV Retailer was just an idea. Today, it’s the second-largest dealership group in the country, with 94 stores (currently), more than 800 service bays and in excess of 3,500 associates in 29 states – and the Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based company still has plenty of opportunities to grow,...

April 1, 2022

THOR to Sell Digital Apps Business

THOR Industries (NYSE: THO) is divesting its digital application business, TH2Connect LLC, in a deal valued at $81 million. The platform, which operates as Roadpass Digital, consists of multiple applications that help RV owners find campgrounds, plan road trips, and locate overnight parking. Inside Indiana Business

March 31, 2022

RV Retailer Adds Two Dealerships in Q1

RV Retailer made two acquisitions in the first quarter of this year after acquiring 52 stores – an average of one per week – during 2021. In January, the company announced its entrance into the New England market with the acquisition of Country Camper. Country Camper has been around since 1996...

March 31, 2022

Colorado, Rivian Announce Ambitious State Park EV Charging Plan

Officers haven’t but introduced a timeline for the set up on the park, situated simply south of Colorado Springs. Nonetheless, it’s an early sign of a extra electrified future for the state. Rivian agreed to associate with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) in early 2021 and dedicated to putting in...