Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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April 10, 2023
Luray RV Resort on Shenandoah Announces Property Expansion and Upgrades
LURAY, Va., April 10, 2023 -- Luray RV Resort on Shenandoah River, formerly known as Outlanders River Camp, is excited to announce the expansion of its campgrounds from 73 to a total of 350 campsites as well as the addition of community-centered amenities like an amphitheater, resort-like pool, and cabanas, recreational center with...
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April 10, 2023
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Sets Another Annual Sales Record
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., April 10, 2023 -- Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts, the nation’s leading family camping, glamping, and outdoor entertainment franchise with over 75 locations in the U.S. and Canada, is entering the 2023 season after setting another all-time revenue record in 2022. For the 16th consecutive year, the Jellystone Park...
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April 9, 2023
15 Luxury Campsites for People Who Love the Outdoors — But Not Everything That Comes With It
If you like the sound of glamping, but don't want to do all the planning yourself, there are a number of campsites throughout North America that will cater luxury and comfort to your liking. Here are a few of the best places to go glamping in the USA and beyond....
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April 9, 2023
Triad Investment Management Increases Stake in THOR Industries, Capitalizing on Emerging Opportunities in Construction Industry
Triad Investment Management, a New Jersey-based investment firm, recently increased its stake in THOR Industries, Inc. by 7.5% during the fourth quarter of last year. This move comes as part of the company’s ongoing efforts to diversify its investment portfolio and capitalize on emerging opportunities within the construction industry. According...
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April 9, 2023
Sandusky: Floating village of tiny houseboats going up this summer
This May, Sandusky will become home to a floating tiny houseboat village, courtesy of a group known as SolStay. Formerly known as Fireside Lodging, the houseboat village will be the next in SolStay’s line of “glamping” sites, Lisa said. Glamping, short for glorified camping, has taken the lodging world by...
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April 8, 2023
Outdoor camping in luxury? Glamping coming to Alabama state parks
The first glamping park will be Wind Creek State Park on Lake Martin near Alexander City beginning April 21. Other state parks that will soon add glamping sites are Chewacla near Auburn by mid-May, Lake Guntersville by Memorial Day, and Cheaha (near Anniston), DeSoto (near Fort Payne) and Monte Sano...
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April 6, 2023
Camping World to Acquire Breeden RV Center, Solidifies #1 Market Position in Arkansas
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. -- Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (“Camping World”), America’s Recreation Dealer, today announced it is set to acquire Breeden RV Center in Van Buren, Arkansas. This acquisition is anticipated to close in the second quarter of 2023 and will increase the Company’s Arkansas location count to four....
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April 5, 2023
Hey Fam, Come Camp in This Bean Can
Bush's Beans offers campers the opportunity to stay in a bean-themed 'canper' outside three iconic national parks. And the experience comes with a guided tour of the park, so you’ll be sure to get a well-rounded (dare I say bean-shaped?) experience. Gear Junkie
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April 5, 2023
All-new, All-electric 2025 Ram 1500 REV Unveiled at New York International Auto Show with Targeted Range of up to an Unsurpassed 500 Miles
All-electric, zero-emission Ram 1500 REV to be offered in two choices: Standard 168 kilowatt-hour battery pack with a targeted range of up to 350 miles Optional 229 kilowatt-hour large battery pack with a targeted range of up to an unsurpassed 500 miles Capable of towing up to 14,000 lbs. and...
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April 4, 2023
Fun Town RV Acquires Kansas Dealership
Texas-based Fun Town RV, the largest towable RV dealer in the Lone Star Stage, has acquired Central RV in 0ttawa, Kansas. Fun Town’s new store is located 45 minutes outside Kansas City and will be equipped as a full-service dealership with RV sales, iervice and parts. It’s the first store...
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March 31, 2023
Report: EV Battery Market Worth $134.6B by 2027
According to global market research firm MarketsandMarkets, the electric vehicle (EV) battery market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 19% from the $56.4 billion it was worth in 2022 to $134.6 billion by 2027. The growth of the EV battery market can be attributed to...
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March 30, 2023
Arches National Park implements timed entry system for visitors
Starting Saturday, April 1, 2023, Arches National Park will implement a pilot, temporary, timed entry system to access the park. From April 1 to October 31, 2023, between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. daily, visitors will need to purchase a timed entry reservation in advance to enter the park. RV...
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March 29, 2023
Hipcamp Launches Free Public Lands Maps to Help Campers Find Epic Sites Near National Treasures
SAN FRANCISCO-- Campsite booking platform Hipcamp today announced the launch of free public lands maps, giving outdoor enthusiasts an easy way to find and book available campsites across the U.S. that are on or near points of interest on public lands. “We’ve made it simple to find free places to pitch a tent...
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March 28, 2023
Infographic: Get To Know The 2022 New RV Buyers
First-time RV buyers in 2022 continued the trend of younger and more diverse buyers entering the RV lifestyle. While the love of road trips, wanting to use an RV as an basecamp for other outdoor recreation, and traveling in comfort continue to be top reasons for purchasing an RV, for...
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March 27, 2023
Camping World Set to Acquire Carbon Emery RV, Drives Towards Being #1 RV Retailer in Utah
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.-- Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (“Camping World”), America’s Recreation Dealer, today announced an agreement to acquire Carbon Emery RV. This acquisition includes two dealerships conveniently located along historic US Route 6 between Provo and Interstate 70. It is anticipated to close in the second quarter of 2023...
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March 27, 2023
TRG Resorts Acquires Lake Monroe Village RV Campground in Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington, Indiana – TRG Resorts is excited to announce the acquisition of Lake Monroe Village RV Campground, located in Bloomington, Indiana. This 183-site waterfront campground will join their growing portfolio of premier camping destinations. Lake Monroe Village RVC is TRG’s first deal in the midwest, increasing its footprint outside of...
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March 27, 2023
Utah’s Newest Campground Opens, Already Sold Out
The $4 million Lakeview campground has 127 sites, with eight full hookup sites and 22 partial sites. The campgrounds are currently under a reservation system provided through Reserve America. The sites feature views of both the reservoir and Pine Valley mountain. Woodallscm
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March 27, 2023
RV rental platform RVeloCITY discloses terms for proposed $15M IPO
RV rental platform RVeloCITY (RVGO) has disclosed more terms for a proposed $15M initial public offering. RVeloCITY said in an SEC filing that it was looking to offer 3.3M shares priced between $4 and $5, which would raise around $15M if priced at the midpoint. The company has filed to list...
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March 27, 2023
February RV Shipments Halved Compared to Last Year
The RV Industry Association’s February 2023 survey of manufacturers revealed 24,930 units shipped in February, compared with a record 53,773 units in February of 2022. That’s a drop of 53.7% compared to the record month last year. Through the first two months of the year, shipments are down 57.7%, with...
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March 27, 2023
Winnebago Industries to Acquire Premier Lithium-ion Battery Solutions Provider Lithionics Battery
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., March 27, 2023 -- Winnebago Industries, Inc. (NYSE: WGO), a leading outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer, today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Lithionics Battery (“Lithionics”), a lithium-ion battery solutions provider to recreational equipment and specialty vehicle markets. The addition of Lithionics will provide...
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March 25, 2023
GM Files Patent For Tow Assist System
The GM patent filing has been assigned application number US 11,607,918 B2 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and was published on March 21st, 2023. The patent was originally filed on October 21st, 2019, and lists several Canadian-based engineers as the inventors, including Avesta Goodarzi, Ralph D....
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March 24, 2023
Community Management Group Acquires Copper Court RV Park in Anaconda, MT
ANACONDA, Mont., March 24, 2023 -- Community Management Group (CMG Parks), a leading provider of affordable housing communities in the Western United States, announced Monday 3/13/2023, that it has acquired Copper Court RV Park in Anaconda, MT for $4.5 million. Copper Court RV Park is a full-service RV park located halfway between Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park....
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March 24, 2023
New VW Multivan California Camper Announced For 2023 Reveal
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles had its annual press conference this week to announce plans for 2023. We were expecting to see teaser images of the ID. Buzz GTX and/or LWB but instead we heard news of a different boxy minivan. CEO Carsten Intra revealed the Multivan T7 will receive the camper...
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March 24, 2023
Campers Inn RV partners with ThorSport Racing
Campers Inn RV has partnered with ThorSport Racing to become the Official RV provider of ThorSport Racing. Campers Inn colors will be the primary partner on the No. 99 Ford F-150 of Ben Rhodes for multiple races starting at the Bristol Motor Speedway dirt event on April 8 and an...
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March 22, 2023
Rent It or Own It, the Electric RV Has Arrived: Startup Grounded Brings Us the G1
Founded by a group of engineers with experience at Tesla and SpaceX, Grounded claims to offer a fully customizable layout, solar power, and zero emissions. It’s manufactured at Newlab’s Michigan Central Mobility Studio in Detroit and aims to let owners “live, work, and explore anywhere,” according to a press release....