Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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November 18, 2022
RV door expert Konrad Baur reports record sales
German RV and caravan door manufacturer Konrad Baur has reported that its sales for September and October 2022 were by far the highest in the history of the company. Founded in 2007, Konrad Baur has been on a steady growth journey and now produces more than 4,000 doors annually for...
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November 17, 2022
Winnebago defends workplace safety after investigative series points to industry problems
A month after a newspaper investigation into rampant injuries at recreational vehicle factories, a Winnebago Industries executive is seeking to assuage concerns about workplace conditions. Chris West, the company's senior vice president of enterprise operations, said during a Winnebago Investor Day presentation on Tuesday that safety is "a cornerstone" principle...
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November 17, 2022
Why Real Estate Investors Are Paying More Attention to RV Parks and Campgrounds
For years, RVs have been associated with retirees who spend their golden years traveling the country. But that’s changing, and real estate investors have noticed. Encouraged by these changes and seeking higher returns than those offered by traditional property types, these investors are putting more of their money toward RV...
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November 17, 2022
You Can Visit Yosemite National Park Next Year Without a Reservation
Yosemite officials initially implemented a reservation system in 2020 as the pandemic drove record numbers of visitors to the park, and later renewed the program through 2021 and 2022 as crowds remained sizable. Other parks followed suit—Arches, Glacier, Zion Rocky Mountain, Shenandoah, and even Acadia requiring visitors to book their...
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November 15, 2022
Winnebago to open dedicated research and development facility
One of the USA’s best-known RV manufacturers Winnebago Industries has announced it will be opening a new Advanced Technology Innovation Center to focus on next-generation outdoor recreation technologies. The new facility, to be located in the Twin Cities in Minnesota, will focus on incubating and prototyping new technology applications across...
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November 15, 2022
Winnebago Industries Sets 2025 Strategic Plan Targets
Happe and Chief Financial Officer Bryan Hughes revealed Winnebago Industries’ 2025 strategic plan targets. Winnebago is targeting $5.5 billion in net revenue, 15 percent non-RV revenue, 15 percent North American RV market share, and 10 percent North American pontoon market share. Additionally, Winnebago Industries is aiming to achieve 19 percent...
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November 14, 2022
RV Retailer is now Blue Compass RV
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 14, 2022 -- RV Retailer, LLC, the fastest growing RV retail company in the United States with over 100 full-service RV dealerships, announced that it is launching the Blue Compass RV brand. With the new RV lifestyle brand, RV Retailer's name is changing to Blue Compass RV today. In 2023,...
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November 14, 2022
Lippert Acquires Way Interglobal
Lippert's subsidiary, Furrion LLC, has acquired the business assets of Way Interglobal, a former competitor producing appliances and electronics for the RV industry. The deal includes Way’s Everchill and Greystone brands, which are the divisions that serve the RV industry, but it does not include Way’s current power generator assets and...
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November 14, 2022
Oregon Park With Drive-In Theater Joins KOA System
Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) has announced that Hi Way Haven RV Park in Sutherlin, Ore., is now the Sutherlin/Umpqua Valley KOA. The facility has RV sites with full hookups and 50/30-amp service, as well as some sites with water and electric hookups and 30-amp service. Tent sites have water and electric...
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November 14, 2022
Camping World Acquires Alabama RV Dealer
Camping World Holdings, Inc. has agreed to acquire Ashley Outdoors, a family-owned RV dealership in Salem, AL. The company expects to close the sale in the first quarter of 2023, adding to Camping World’s existing Alabama locations in Calera, Dothan, Anniston, and Robertsdale. SGB Media
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November 10, 2022
Outdoor recreation is a 862 billion dollar industry
The US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has released new data that shows that the outdoor recreation industry is worth a record-breaking $862 billion to the US economy. This huge revenue generation means that the outdoor recreation industry contributes more to the US economy than oil and...
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November 8, 2022
Nation’s Largest RV Maker “Focused” On Going Electric
RV market leader Thor Industries is looking for a way to reduce its environmental impact. After rolling out an electrified prototype for its Airstream brand earlier this year, Thor Industries has formed a strategic alliance with EV startup Harbinger Motors. That could lead to all-electric versions of Thor’s various RV...
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November 8, 2022
RV Industry Association Launches Leadership Conference
The RV Industry Association is launching a brand-new Leadership Conference to take place March 15-18, 2023, in Phoenix, Arizona. The conference, designed and supported by the Association’s Emerging Leaders Coalition, will bring together top-level management as well as next generation leaders from RV industry manufacturers, suppliers, dealers, and campgrounds. RVIA
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November 7, 2022
Winnebago HIKE 100 FLX is the RVBusiness RV of the Year
Led by its 131SB Overland Concept, the 2023 RVBusiness RV of the Year goes to the Winnebago HIKE 100 FLX. Also click to find out who are the other 31 RV finalists. RV Business
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November 7, 2022
NRVTA Producing Online Reality Show About Boondocking
RV Unplugged combines off-grid RVing, which is becoming more popular all the time, with the competitive spirit of eight teams of YouTube creators that will be tested physically and mentally. The winning team will be crowned the first-ever RV Unplugged champions and receive a $10,000 cash prize. RV Pro
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November 7, 2022
Andrew Mock is New Sr. VP of RV Sales for Lippert
Murray has served in many roles at Lippert since joining the company nearly 20 years ago. During his tenure, he created one of the most respected and highest performing sales teams in the industry, his company said, with Lippert’s current annual North American RV and marine sales reaching more than...
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November 3, 2022
Lazydays Earnings Miss, Revenue Beats In Q3
Lazydays reported on Thursday third quarter earnings that missed analysts' forecasts and revenue that topped expectations. Lazydays announced earnings per share of $0.35 on revenue of $333.8M. Analysts polled by Investing.com anticipated EPS of $0.74 on revenue of $329.95M. Investing
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November 3, 2022
RV PRO Celebrates 40 Under 40 Class of 2022
Each year, RV PRO spotlights 40 professionals across the RV industry who represent up-and-coming leadership under 40 years old. Honorees are chosen based on years in the industry, contributions to their workplace and involvement in their community. RV PRO will honor this year’s 40 Under 40 class on Tuesday, Nov....
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November 3, 2022
Want to live in a van down by the river? Ford has a new vehicle for that
The Detroit automaker on Thursday revealed the 2023 Ford Transit Trail Van, a new lifted model of its full-size van equipped with all-wheel-drive and more durable, off-road parts for outdoor enthusiasts. It also comes ready for customization, also known as “upfitting,” to turn the vehicle into a living or sleeping...
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November 2, 2022
Camping World’s Q3 Sales Expand 3 Percent
Camping World Holdings reported earnings rose 45.6 percent in the third quarter ended September 30 on a sales gain of 3.2 percent. Revenue was $1.9 billion for the third quarter, a decrease of $60.9 million, or 3.2 percent, driven primarily by a $45.7 million reduction in product revenues from categories...
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October 31, 2022
Quartzsite RV Show Set for January 22-29 in Arizona
With roughly 150,000 RVers from all over the U.S. and Canada expected, the Quartzsite Sports, Vacation & RV Show will return in 2023 under a 70,000-square-foot tent with exhibits, shopping, repairs, upgrades and workshops. Located in the tiny town of Quartzsite, Ariz., this tiny town swells to what is described as...
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October 31, 2022
National Indoor RV Centers Enters Washington DC Market
National Indoor RV Centers (NIRVC), a national RV and motor home company, is entering the Washington, D.C., region for the first time, according to the company. The Lawrenceville, Ga.-headquartered company has inked a 9,300-square-foot mixed-use lease at 9515 Contractors Court in Manassas, Va. Commercial Observer
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October 28, 2022
Camping makes you happy, says major new study
A major new study conducted by the UK’s Camping and Caravanning Club alongside academics from Liverpool John Moores University and Sheffield Hallam University has revealed that camping in the great outdoors makes people happier, more connected to nature, and increases their overall general wellbeing. One of the key findings of...
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October 28, 2022
Motorhome Market Will Hit $218.9B by 2026, Research Group Says
The global research firm ResearchAndMarkets said it expects the motorhome market to grow to $218.9 billion by 2026, up from an estimated $156.7 billion this year. That’s a compound annual growth rate of 8.7%. ResearchAndMarkets, which is selling a comprehensive report examining the current and future state of the market globally,...
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October 28, 2022
Nudist RV resorts more popular among RVers than you’d think
Would you stay at a clothing-optional or nudist RV resort? That was a question posed in a recent poll, and a surprising number of people said they would. In fact, based on the comments, a surprising number of people said that they had. RVTravel