Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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July 2, 2021
This national park is turning away visitors due to overcrowding
Imagine traveling across the country to visit one of the most stunning national parks in the United States only to find it’s too crowded to get inside. The influx of visitors is forcing the park to temporarily shut its gates almost daily each morning. And disappointed visitors aren’t the only consequence...
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July 2, 2021
RV LIFE Acquires RV Masterclass Educational Platform
RV LIFE Network, an RV-focused consumer software and publishing company, has acquired the educational platform RV Masterclass. The aquisition adds five educational RV Masterclass Signature Courses and dozens of articles to RV LIFE Network’s growing network of digital RV lifestyle resources. RVBusiness
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July 2, 2021
Dog spotted in crate strapped to back of RV in B.C. heat wave seized by SPCA
Numerous motorists spotted a distressed German shepherd in a crate strapped to the back of a travelling RV on a B.C. highway last week amid blistering temperatures. The BC SPCA said Friday the RCMP was able to trace the owner of the dog and were successful in getting a warrant...
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July 2, 2021
Indiana’s parks and preserves land $57M in upgrades
Indiana’s state parks, forests and trails—long starving for cash and maintenance—will receive a $57 million boost this year that includes money for improvements at nearly 50 state properties and the first new state park inn in more than 80 years. Indianapolis Business Journal
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July 1, 2021
Anchorage RV rental company ordered to pay $110,000 over unfair treatment of tourists
The state attorney general’s office filed the civil action against Alaska Motor Home Inc. in 2019 because allegedly, the company’s owners took advantage of dozens of tourists in 2017 and 2018, charging exorbitant fees or canceling on short notice to rent vehicles to customers willing to pay higher prices. Anchorage...
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June 30, 2021
Springdale, Zion National Park work to recover after extensive flood damage; hotel a total loss
A day after a major flash flood hit Zion National Park and its surrounding community, the resulting damage is proving to be even worse than initially thought. More than 1 1/2 inches of rain came down within an hour Tuesday afternoon causing a major flash flood that seemingly leaked out...
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June 30, 2021
Winnebago grapples with a ‘year’s worth of demand’ in backlog
The company is planning to invest in ways to increase production to keep up with demand, but CEO Michael Happe noted that supply chain constraints are currently holding back "operations from reaching full production capacity." Supply Chain Dive
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June 29, 2021
Wholesale RV Values Climb to New Records
The values of used RVs sold at wholesale auctions rose across the board once again last month. Consumer demand continues to be red hot, and dealer inventories remain far below average,” according to Eric Lawrence, principal analyst, specialty markets, at Black Book. RV-PRO
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June 29, 2021
The First Electric Camper Van Is around the Corner
The London Electric Vehicle Company revealed renderings of what such a model could look like after partnering with camping vehicle specialist Wellhouse Leisure, and it's headed into production at the end of 2021. Autoweek
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June 29, 2021
Amazing Compact Camper Trailer Expands To Three Times Its Size
Beauer 3X camper trailer which, at a glance, may look like a small two-person caravan but it can actually expand to three times its size at the touch of a button. It takes about 60 seconds to get it transformed into a 129 square foot (12 square meters) four-person camper....
