Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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January 31, 2024
KOA Launches AI Chatbot for Traveler Experience
The new KOA AI Chatbot is designed to meet and exceed the rapidly evolving expectations of today’s campers and travelers, it said. According to the company’s June KOA Monthly Report, 32% of campers report already using AI for trip planning, with an additional 22% planning to utilize it in the...
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January 30, 2024
Vasque Partners with Camping to Connect
Red Wing, Minn./OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Vasque Footwear, with nearly 60 years of experience delivering functional, durable footwear to millions of outdoor enthusiasts, is proud to announce a strategic, long-term partnership with Camping to Connect. Through this partnership, Vasque will help bring outdoor experiences and educational opportunities to young individuals and foster a...
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January 25, 2024
RV Shipments Top 313,000 For 2023
Results for the RV Industry Association’s December 2023 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 21,522 units, an increase of 8.1% compared to the 19,907 units shipped in December 2022. RV shipments in 2023 ended with 313,174 units, down (-36.5%) compared to 2022. RVIA
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January 23, 2024
HEST Announces Dates for Third Annual HESTIVAL this Spring and Debuts a Second Venue and Dates for Fall 2024
SEATTLE (January 23, 2024 ) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ –HEST, the designer of premium sleep products built to bring the comforts of home to the outdoors, welcomes all to join the brand, along with friends, family, and pets, to the third annual HESTIVAL April 26-28, 2024 at Big B’s Delicious Orchards in Hotchkiss,...
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January 23, 2024
The Dyrt Provides Free Guide to Reservation Opening Dates for National and State Parks
PORTLAND, Ore., Jan., 2024 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The Dyrt, the No. 1 app for camping availability, photos and reviews, has released its 2024 Camping Reservation Opening Dates Guide, which helps campers know exactly when reservations open at every state and national park in the United States. The Dyrt is offering this...
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January 18, 2024
Forbes: Campground Bookings See 500% Solar Eclipse Spike
On Monday, April 8, the rare sight of the sun’s corona around a new moon will be visible from a 115-mile-wide path stretching from Mexico to Atlantic Canada via parts of 15 U.S. states. Everyone else on the continent will see just a regular partial solar eclipse. Demand for campgrounds...
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January 17, 2024
NEMO’s Spring 2024 Collection Now Available
Dover, NH—January 17, 2023/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – NEMO’s spring 2024 collection is now available through its website and participating retailers. A testament to the brand’s ongoing commitment to innovation and sustainability, the collection features an all-new line of bluesign® duffels; an expansion of the fully recyclable Endless Promise® Collection; major updates to the...
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January 16, 2024
Camping World Set to Acquire Three Minnesota Locations
Camping World Holdings, Inc. is set to acquire Roth RV, with locations in Bemidji, Grand Rapids and Deerwood, MN. The transaction is anticipated to close in the second quarter of 2024 and will increase the company’s Minnesota location count to 11. SGB Media
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January 16, 2024
Add a $12K Guest Room to Your Van: Super Pacific Cloud Cap
The Super Pacific Cloud Cap promises more sleeping space and more room to carry gear. It’s a pop-up camper that integrates into the roof of the most common vans, letting you get up and out while still having somewhere to mount your bikes, kayaks, and solar panels. Super Pacific’s Switchback...
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January 15, 2024
Super Pacific Introduces Cloud Cap™ Integrated Pop-Top & Gear Mounting Platform for Van Explorers
PORTLAND, Ore. - January 15, 2024 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Super Pacific, a leading manufacturer of premium lightweight truck campers and accessories today introduces its Cloud Cap™, a rugged, low-profile pop-top tent and modular gear mounting platform, engineered to seamlessly integrate into adventure van builds without compromise. Super Pacific’s first offering in...
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January 10, 2024
This Wild New Camping Trailer Comes from a Very Unexpected Brand
The trailer is called the LG Bon Voyage, and the South Korean company revealed it at CES 2024. (This is actually the second version of the Bon Voyage, but the old one was less of a camper and more of a rolling house disguised as a cargo container.) At 7...
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January 10, 2024
The Dyrt’s 2024 Camping Report To Be Presented by the All-New 2024 Toyota Tacoma
PORTLAND, Ore. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The Dyrt, the No. 1 app for camping availability, photos, and reviews, has collaborated with the all-new 2024 Toyota Tacoma for the next edition of its award-winning Camping Report. The all-new Toyota Tacoma will be the presenting sponsor of the 2024 Camping Report, which will now...
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January 8, 2024
November Shipment Report Now Available
Results for the RV Industry Association’s November 2023 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 25,160 units, an increase of 2.8% compared to the 24,470 units shipped in November 2022. To date, RV shipments are down (-38.4%) with 291,652 units. Towable RVs, led by conventional...
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December 31, 2023
10 National Parks That Require Early Reservations For 2024 Visits
As travelers are making plans to visit national parks, the park system readies itself to receive the influx of guests. For some of the most beautiful (and popular) national parks in the US, this means implementing early reservation and timed entry systems to control the flow of vehicles and people into...
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December 28, 2023
The Coolest Camper Vans & Camping Trailers of 2023
When it came to venturing out and living life on the road, 2023 was a year that delivered plenty of cool products. In a year of change, ingenuity and progress, here are the camper vans and trailers that stood out at the proverbial campsite. Gear Patrol
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December 21, 2023
Ford draws up the ultimate camping mode feature for its next electric pickup
Camping, glamping, whatever you prefer, Ford is looking to upgrade the experience of a future electric truck. Its latest idea enables the back of the truck’s cabin to pivot open like an SUV, creating a spacious room for you to enjoy the outdoors. elektek
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December 21, 2023
The Dyrt is the Most Downloaded Camping App of 2023
PORTLAND, Ore. - OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE — The Dyrt was the most downloaded camping app in 2023, maintaining its position as the No. 1 app for camping availability, photos, and reviews. According to information from data.ai, The Dyrt was downloaded nearly a million times in 2023, steadily outpacing all other dedicated...
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December 20, 2023
Winnebago Industries’ Towable RV Business Down 4.8% YOY in Q1
Winnebago Industries, Inc. reported financial results for the company’s first quarter of its fiscal year 2024 Wednesday. Revenues for the fiscal 2024 first quarter ended Nov. 25, 2023, at $763.0 million, a decrease of 19.9% compared to $952.2 million for the fiscal 2023 first quarter. Gross profit for the fiscal 2024...
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December 19, 2023
Yosemite National Park Brings Back Reservation System to Mitigate Overcrowding
If you were thinking about embarking on a spur-of-the-moment mountain getaway to Yosemite next summer, you might need to reconsider your plans. Yosemite National Park is reinstating a reservation system in 2024 to manage the millions of visitors that flock to the scenic California park. Visitors will have to reserve an entry...
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December 19, 2023
iKamper Bolsters U.S. Team with Three New Additions
December 19, 2023 (Seattle, WA) — iKamper, the leading provider of rooftop tents and adventure gear, is thrilled to announce the expansion of their U.S. team with three new hires: Callie Pople, Kara Thrift and Matthew Kim. These strategic hires follow closely on the heels of iKamper's recent launch of...
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December 15, 2023
The 10 Most-Searched National Parks of 2023, According to Google Maps
This week, Google released its Year in Search trends for 2023, along with unpublished data shared directly with Condé Nast Traveler, confirming exactly which parks were searched the most via Google Maps over the past year. Yellowstone, Yosemite, and Zion take the top three spots—while other beloved destinations are notably...
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December 14, 2023
6 Rad Off-Road Teardrop Campers: Bubbly Trailers Gone (Into the) Wild
When it comes to discerning what distinguishes a teardrop trailer from other similarly sized off-road trailers, well, it can get a bit muddy. In the end, it doesn't really matter, but for the sake of this piece, we're basically going by instinct: It must have that iconic teardrop shape. Rather...
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December 14, 2023
SylvanSport Introduces VAST Travel Trailer
Brevard, NC – December, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – SylvanSport, the Brevard, NC-based innovator and manufacturer of renowned adventure travel trailers, pop-up campers, rooftop tents, and outdoor gear, proudly announces the launch of its award-winning VAST travel trailer. Designed to be the ultimate adventure trailer equipped for hauling gear without compromising on luxury,...
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December 13, 2023
The Dyrt’s 2023 Guide to Gifts Any Camper Will Love this Holiday Season
PORTLAND, Ore. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The Dyrt, the No. 1 app for camping availability, photos and reviews, has shared Camping Gifts 2023: The Best Gear of the Year, a curated guide designed to simplify holiday gift-giving and enhance camping experiences with a handpicked selection of gear and essentials perfect for any...
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December 11, 2023
Servio Capital Acquires RV Park in Robert, Louisiana for a $34M Development Project
Servio Capital, a highly accomplished real estate development company, is proud to announce its latest acquisition, a $34Mdevelopment featuring 417 RV sites and 77 cabins, located in Robert, Louisiana. The strategic acquisition underscores Servio Capital's commitment to bettering the community and adding value back to the state of Louisiana. Every...