Camping and RV News and Press Releases
Want to stay up to date on the latest press releases and business news in the camping and RV industry? Scroll below to view all camping/RV industry business news.
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May 20, 2021
Dometic Acquires Front Runner Vehicle Outfitters
On May 20, Dometic entered into an agreement to acquire Front Runner Vehicle Outfitters – a provider of high-quality roof racks, load bars, storage solutions and off-road accessories for the vehicle-based outdoor market. The transaction, expected to be effective in Q3 2021, strengthens the Front Runner and Dometic product offering...
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May 20, 2021
Ford’s Electric F-150 Set to Go On Sale Next Spring
Ford Motor has opened a major new front in the battle to dominate the fast-growing electric vehicle market. The automaker unveiled an electric version of its popular F-150 pickup truck called the Lightning. Ford’s F-Series trucks, including the F-150, make up the top-selling vehicle line in the United States, and typically generate about...
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May 20, 2021
Dozens of Motorhomes Destroyed in California Storage Yard Fire
The blaze occurred near Canyon Lake, a reservoir in Riverside County southeast of Los Angeles, the county. Thirty to 40 recreational vehicles were destroyed and a firefighter received non-life threatening injuries, the Fire Department said. ABC7
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May 19, 2021
The Best Hipcamp for Every National Park
From Maine to Alaska, Outside has done all the research on where to camp in style while visiting America’s best idea this summer. Outside
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May 19, 2021
‘Camp Collective’ Eyes Top End of RV, Glamping Mrkt.
The recent burgeoning interest in RV travel has spawned one new startup that has its sights set on fast becoming a leading system of top-end RV resorts. Camp Collective answers the need for a high-end, elevated brand experience for RVers and glampers. WCM
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May 19, 2021
KOA: New Camping Data Indicates Healthy Holiday Outlook
The KOA Monthly Research Report – May Edition indicates more than 17.8 million households will kick off their summer camping season over Memorial and Victoria Day weekends. 24% indicate extending their trip by either a day or two or the entire week before or after the long weekend. Read more...
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May 19, 2021
CRVA Reports 60% Increase in Wholesale Imports
The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association reports that RV wholesale shipments into Canada for the 1st quarter totaled 13,852 units, compared to 8,634 in 2020. That’s an increase of 60.4% year-over-year. RV-Pro
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May 19, 2021
Millions of Families Expected to Camp over Memorial Day
Despite climbing gas prices, consumers are eager to travel. Millions are expected to hit the road at the end of this month. New data from Kampgrounds of America’s May edition of the Monthly Research Report shows an estimated 18 million households will kick off their summer camping season over Memorial Day...
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May 18, 2021
‘Woodall’s Campground Management’ Refreshes Brand
Woodall’s Campground Management (WCM), a sister publication of RVBusiness, announced a rebranding that includes a shift to a new look and a new name, Woodall’s Campground Magazine in order to better market itself to a new generation of park owner/operators that have been entering the outdoor hospitality industry due to...
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May 18, 2021
Survey Finds 56M People Plan to RV This Summer
A recent survey of leisure travelers, commissioned by the RV Industry Association and conducted by Cairn Consulting, found that 31 percent are planning on going RVing this summer. The survey also showed that RVing is a year-round activity with 65 million Americans planning to take an RV trip in the next year...
