July 27, 2022

Vista Outdoor Enters into Definitive Agreement to Acquire Simms Fishing Products

ANOKA, Minn., July 27, 2022 — Vista Outdoor Inc. (NYSE: VSTO), the parent company of 39 renowned brands that design, manufacture and market sporting and outdoor products to consumers around the globe, today announced the acquisition of Simms Fishing Products for a purchase price of $192.5 million. The gross purchase price includes a net present...

July 27, 2022

California State Parks campground closing due to drought

California State Parks will close the campground at Portola Redwoods State Park due to lower water flows in Peters Creek, the park’s primary water source. Effective Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, the campground facilities will be closed for the remainder of the camping season (including reservation, group, and drop-in sites). Affected...

July 27, 2022

ICEMULE Coolers Introduces First-Ever Transparent Air-Insulated Cooler

ST. AUGUSTINE, FL (July 27, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – ICEMULE Coolers, makers of the most portable, premium backpack coolers, created the world’s first-ever transparent, air-insulated cooler, the ICEMULE ClearTM. The ICEMULE ClearTM was designed for sporting event venues, concert arenas and amphitheaters, and other locations which require clear bags for entry. “Our...

July 26, 2022

RoverPass Announces Integration with Airbnb

According to 2020 statistics, Airbnb maintains around 20% of the market share in the vacation rental industry and is believed to possess up to 38% of all online booking value. With over 150 million users, Airbnb has a continuously expanding reach to all kinds of travelers looking for unique vacation...

July 26, 2022

Blue Water Acquires Badlands/White River KOA Holiday

OCEAN CITY, Md., July 26, 2022 -- Ocean City, Maryland-based outdoor hospitality specialist Blue Watercontinues its rapid expansion with the acquisition of Badlands/White River KOA Holiday. Located just minutes from Badlands National Park, this property is known as the "Oasis of the Badlands." Visitors can spot wildlife including buffalo, pronghorn deer, and the picturesque Badlands Mountains make...

July 26, 2022

KOA: Camping to Remain Popular Amid Volatile Economic Conditions

Kampgrounds of America (KOA) believes that camping will continue to be popular even during volatile economic times. In the July edition of the KOA Monthly Research Report, the camping industry giant forecasts that 15.93 million households will camp this month. According to a press release, the number is similar to...

July 25, 2022

Hummer H1 Overlanding RV Has All The Creature Comforts Of Home

The new Wolf Rigs Patton demonstrates that not everything has to be all new when it comes to building the best RV out there. The company has turned the classic Hummer H1 into a beastly overlanding vehicle that can fit a queen-size bed, a spacious shower, and more. The overlanding vehicle features...

July 25, 2022

Shipments Fall in June, Year-to-Date Numbers Still Topping Last Year’s

Results for the RV Industry Association’s June 2022 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 44,793 units, a decrease of 11.7% compared to the 50,796 units shipped in June 2021. Through June, RV shipments are up 7.8% compared to the same point last year with...

July 22, 2022

Front Runner launches new van roof rack system dual-branded with Dometic

Front Runner has released a new van rack system that is the first major collaboration between the company and its new parent firm Dometic – combining the two brands’ strengths. The Slimpro van rack was designed to be highly customizable. It features an adjustable slat system to accommodate just about...

July 22, 2022

Alliance RV Introduces Valor-Branded Travel Trailer Toy Hauler

After producing only fifth wheels since its founding in 2019, Alliance RV is offering up its first travel trailer – an all-new toy hauler under the Valor brand with a 13-foot garage and an industry-first three slides. RV Business

July 20, 2022

Lazydays Reports Q2 Revenue Up 16%, Oklahoma Dealership Acquired

Lazydays Holdings released its preliminary results for the second quarter of the year Wednesday and said it had revenue of $374 million, a nearly $51 million increase, or 16%, from the same quarter a year ago. Preliminary net income was $31.8 million, compared with the $25.3 million in Q2 of...

July 19, 2022

Lazydays Holdings, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Dave’s Claremore RV

Lazydays Holdings, Inc. completed its acquisition of Dave's Claremore RV located in Claremore, Oklahoma near Tulsa on historic Route 66 and Interstate 44.  The dealership is strategically located between the Oklahoma City and the Ozarks markets, and offers a selection of outstanding RV brands including Forest River, Thor, and East to West. PR Newswire

July 19, 2022

Lazydays Announces John North as New CEO

TAMPA, Fla., July 19, 2022 -- Lazydays Holdings Inc. (NasdaqCM: LAZY), has appointed John North as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, effective September 6, 2022. "It is an honor to welcome John North to Lazydays," said Chris Shackelton, Chairman of the Board. "John is an accomplished executive with an admirable track...

July 18, 2022

Keystone RV workers given notice of plant closure in Goshen

Some 150 workers at a Keystone RV plant in Goshen learned they will be out of work in September. Employees were given a letter Monday morning. Despite information coming from employees, Keystone has not yet offered a response. WSBT

July 16, 2022

Marcus Lemonis to co-star in movie about Jeff Bezos

Camping World and Good Sam Club CEO Marcus Lemonis has taken a break from his role as a corporate leader to star in a new movie “Bezos”, which documents Jeff Bezos’ founding days of Amazon and is the first movie made about Amazon’s beginnings. It’s Lemonis’ debut role in a...

July 15, 2022

Dometic’s Q2 Sees 53% Jump in Sales

RV and outdoor appliance and accessory maker Dometic reported sales during the second quarter of $802.1 million, a 53 percent jump over the same quarter a year ago. It saw a profit of $78.05 million, according to online currency conversion tables. RV Pro

July 14, 2022

Jennifer Rumsey Promoted to President and CEO of Cummins

COLUMBUS, Ind.--Today, Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced that, effective August 1, 2022, Tom Linebarger will end his term as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Jennifer Rumsey, President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), will assume the role of President and CEO. Rumsey will be the seventh CEO and first woman to...

July 13, 2022

Main Street Capital Investment Includes PPL Motorhomes

Main Street Capital Corporation has announced that it recently invested a total of $19.5 million in three existing lower middle market portfolio companies, PPL RVs Inc. (PPL Motorhomes), Centre Technologies Holdings LLC and Nebraska Vet AcquireCo LLC, dba Heritage Vet Partners, P.C. RV News

July 13, 2022

Meet the all-electric RV startup steered by Tesla alumni

What started as a pet project to electrify food trucks in the San Francisco Bay area — an enterprise inspired by the cacophony of generators that greeted Ben Parker every day during his lunch break at Tesla — has evolved into a much larger, complex and potentially more lucrative undertaking....

July 13, 2022

$16 million high-end RV park, cabins due in 2023 along Etowah River near Emerson

Due next year is a “luxury RV resort” with accommodations on the Etowah River for 252 RVs as well as cabins and upscale tent camping. As planned, it will cover 56 acres with a build-out value of $16 million, targeting LakePoint Sports visitors, I-75 travelers and tourists stopping at Bartow’s...

July 12, 2022

THOR Industries Announces Strategic Investment in Dragonfly Energy

ELKHART, Ind. and RENO, Nev., July 12, 2022 - Today, THOR Industries (NYSE: THO) announced that it has made a strategic investment in Dragonfly Energy, a leading deep cycle lithium-ion battery producer to the RV industry. Dragonfly’s innovative approach to energy storage - including the development of battery packs, energy...

July 12, 2022

CamelBak® Enters Cooler Market with ChillBak™ Pack 30

PETALUMA, Calif. (July 12, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – CamelBak®, the global leader in personal hydration products, launches its first cooler backpack for Summer 2022. The ChillBak™ Pack 30 brings a fresh approach to the cooler market, combining an integrated 6-liter reservoir system for on-the-go hydration, along with a roll-top closure which aids in...

July 12, 2022

Thor Industries Announces Strategic Investment In Dragonfly Energy

Thor Industries announced that it had invested strategically in Dragonfly Energy, a deep cycle lithium-ion battery producer for the RV industry. In May 2022, Dragonfly entered into a merger agreement for a business combination transaction with Chardan NexTech Acquisition 2 Corp. SGB Media

July 12, 2022

Owners of Yellowstone RV Park ask tourists to keep coming despite flooding, says over 1000 people have canceled trips

The state of Montana is in recovery mode following June's flooding. The message that rings through across Paradise Valley, despite Yellowstone National Park not being totally accessible through the north entrance, is to come to Montana. Main Street Nashville 

July 12, 2022

Opinel Launches a Modular Cutlery Set for Adventure-Ready Dining

July 12, 2022 - CHICAGO/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Opinel USA is pleased to announce the launch of the Picnic+, designed to eliminate the need for disposable cutlery for meals on-the-go. With its roots in the French Alps and over 130 years of experience making knives and kitchen tools, Opinel products feature ingenious...