January 21, 2023

Winnebago’s new electric camper van RV concept can stay off-grid for 7 days — see inside the tiny home on wheels

The popular recreational vehicle maker has revealed a working prototype of its new fully electric camper van, the eRV2, at the Florida RV Supershow. This announcement comes just one year after it first announced a concept electric camper van, then known as the eRV. Business Insider  

January 20, 2023

EV Charging Firm Volta Acquired by Shell

Estimated to be worth about $169 million, the deal is expected to close in the first half of this year. Volta operates 3,050 EV chargers in the U.S. and Europe and has another 3,400 in the pipeline. It becomes the second EV charging company to be taken over by Shell,...

January 19, 2023

Garmin Launches an RV Navigator With an iPad-Like Screen

Garmin has recently launched two new navigators called RV 895 and RV 1095, and as anyone can easily figure out from their names, they are specifically aimed at the RV and camping lifestyle. Autoevolution

January 19, 2023

New Report Provides In-Depth Look at Millennial and Gen Z Camping Behavior

SAN DIEGO--RMS North America, a leading provider of cloud-based reservation and property management systems to the hospitality industry, today released its annual State of the Industry Report. The report closely examines the first digital native generations – Millennials and Gen Z – and offers insight into their camping behaviors and preferences,...

January 19, 2023

NFTs and RVs Collide as CampersDAO Prepares to Buy a Real-World Campground

MIAMI, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, January 19, 2023  -- The first Web3 camping community powered by NFTs has arrived as CampersDAO prepares to buy real-world RV parks and provide exclusive access and community governance to its parks, camping perks, and community through an NFT-based membership coming on Earth Day, April 22, 2023. “We’re...

January 18, 2023

Winnebago® Debuts All-New Prototype of Highly Anticipated Electric RV at Florida RV SuperShow

FOREST CITY, Iowa, Jan. 18, 2023 -- Winnebago, the flagship brand of outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer Winnebago Industries, Inc., will reveal a fully-operational prototype of its all-electric, zero-emission RV at the Florida RV SuperShow in Tampa, Fla., Jan. 18-22, 2023. Known as the eRV2, the prototype emerged from Winnebago Industries’ original eRV concept vehicle, which...

January 18, 2023

Meyer’s RV Acquires New York Dealer

East Coast dealers Meyer’s RV recently purchased Johnston RV located in Webster, New York. Meyer’s RV of Rochester, as it will be called, will stock a full complement of travel trailers, fifth wheels and motorhomes from all the leading manufacturers. Meyer’s will now proudly feature the full line of Jayco...

January 18, 2023

How to Get Reservations at These Popular National Parks in 2023

Over the last few years, in pursuit of crowd mitigation, many of the country’s most popular national parks have implemented pilot reservation systems. The experiments ranged from making advance reservations to enter a park, to setting up targeted systems for managing crowds at specific attractions within a park. Glacier National...

January 18, 2023

Winnebago all-electric RV is a step closer as latest prototype revealed

The first all-electric, zero-emission Winnebago RV that consumers can buy is a step closer after the legendary RV brand revealed its latest fully operational prototype at the Florida RV Super Show this week. Known as the eRV2, this prototype emerged from the original eRV concept vehicle that debuted at the...

January 17, 2023

‘Floridians get the first shot’: Jennifer Canady backs bill granting residents head start for park reservations

One of the many perks of living in the Sunshine State is its plethora of parks, from the Everglades and Big Cypress to Koreshan and Honeymoon Island. But as it stands today, Florida residents have no edge in reserving campgrounds over out-of-staters or third-party businesses that can scoop up spots...

January 17, 2023

Happy Camper Capital Expands Portfolio with Acquisition of Beyonder Resort Cajun Moon

This marks Happy Camper Capital’s fifth acquisition and its first since the initial closing of its $25-million Outdoor Hospitality Sun & Fund. The fund is seeking to purchase a total of six to ten additional campgrounds, RV parks, and marinas, the company said in a press release. Modern Campground

January 17, 2023

Thor RV brands to get the Starlink treatment

One of the world’s leading RV producers Thor Industries has announced that selected motorised RV models in its range will soon benefit from SpaceX’s Starlink high-speed, low-latency internet in 2023. Thor signed an agreement with SpaceX to make it the first RV OEM to work directly with Starlink to integrate...

January 16, 2023

80,000 visitors at the CMT on the first weekend

Around 80,000 visitors came to the Stuttgart Exhibition Center for the CMT on the first weekend and found out about the latest holiday and caravanning trends. CMT, the world’s largest consumer show for tourism and leisure, is taking place at the Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre from 14 to 22 January 2023....

January 16, 2023

Pittsburgh RV Show Attendance Projected to Top 30,000

Called “the longest-running indoor RV show in the country” — it’s been a mainstay since 1968 — the recently concluded (Jan. 7-15) Pittsburgh RV Show at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center is projected to surpass 30,000 in attendance, posting a new record for the nine-day event. The show featured...

January 14, 2023

Humans not needed to operate this new fully automated RV park

A fully automated RV park has opened in Tifton, Georgia. The Stafford commercial real estate firm of Atlanta says that the 34-site facility is fully automated for reservations and check-in/out. RV travelers booking reservations at Tifton Overnight are issued a gate code to enter the facility. RV Travel

January 13, 2023

RV rental platform Rvelocity files to raise around $10M from IPO

Rvelocity didn’t indicate in its filing the number or price of the shares to be offered, but indicated in a filing fee schedule that it was looking to offer up to $10M of its stock. STL News

January 12, 2023

67 Million Americans Plan To Go RVing This Year

A recent survey has found that 37% of American leisure travelers, representing 67 million, plan on taking an RV trip this year. Among leisure travelers, who are defined as any U.S. resident who has taken some type of leisure trip in the past year, the top reasons for RV travel...

January 12, 2023

Outdoorsy Named One of Austin’s Best Places To Work

AUSTIN, Texas — Outdoorsy was honored as the only travel and hospitality company to earn a designation on Built In’s 2023 Best Places To Work Awards list. Outdoorsy ranked No. 83 on the list of Austin’s 100 Best Places to Work and No. 39 on the list of Austin’s 100 Best Midsize Places...

January 10, 2023

What to Look for When Buying a Used RV? (10 Red Flags)

In this blog post, we’ll outline the key things to look for when buying a used RV and the associated red flags to be aware of. These tips will help you evaluate the true value of a used RV and determine if you should negotiate, pass, or go through with...

January 10, 2023

Emerald Acquires Lodestone Events, Producers of The Overland Expo Series

New York, NY (January 10, 2022) – Emerald Holding, Inc. (NYSE:EEX) (“Emerald” or the “Company”) today announced that it has acquired all of the assets comprising the business known as Lodestone Events, producers of the successful Overland Expo series of vehicle-based, adventure travel consumer shows. The acquisition supports Emerald and Lodestone’s shared...

January 10, 2023

KOA Pays Over $13M for Resort in Nashville

The campground operator, which owns more than 500 locations across North America, paid $13.7 million for Nashville RV Resort and Cabins at 2572 Music Valley Drive, according to recently filed deeds. Woodallscm

January 10, 2023

Athena Real Estate Continues to Acquire RV Parks

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 10, 2023 -- Athena Real Estate, LLC is pleased to announce the acquisition of Skyline RV Resort. This family-friendly RV park with 313 full-service RV and park model sites is nestled in the scenic rolling hills of Darien Center, NY, offering guests numerous amenities and nearby attractions. The former owners...

January 9, 2023

The Range of Light National Monument Would Link Yosemite and Sequoia–Kings Canyon National Parks

Thousands of acres in California’s Sierra National Forest have been proposed as a national monument. Many argue that the protection is crucial for wildlife, the environment, and wilderness recreation. But it will face stiff opposition. Outside Online

January 6, 2023

The Most-Visited Campgrounds Of 2022, According To RV LIFE Trip Wizard

RV LIFE Pro users have left reviews for thousands of parks and resorts across the country. A lot of parks achieved scores that ranged between medium and good, but there are a few camping destinations that definitely stood out from the pack! This information comes directly from travelers who use...

January 6, 2023

Wholesale RV Values Mixed as Winter Intensifies

“Taking a closer look at the markets, we see that the average selling price for motorized units was $68,565 which is up $6,495 (10.4%) from the previous month. Towables came in at $18,529, down $1,658 (8.2%) from last month. One year ago, the average motorhome sold for $79,270 and the...