Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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December 17, 2022
Harvest Hosts locations cited for operating illegal campgrounds
In San Luis Obispo (SLO) County, California, numerous Harvest Hosts locations have received code violations for operating illegal commercial campgrounds. In the last three months alone, up to 20 different hosts received notices detailing their violations. The county currently has ordinances put in place regulating rural camping, and Harvest Hosts...
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December 16, 2022
Ohio RV Supershow Planned for 5 Days in January at IX Center
The Ohio RV Supershow is set to return Wednesday through Sunday, Jan. 4-8, at the International Exposition (IX) Center in Cleveland. Hundreds of RVs – including tent campers, travel trailers, fifth wheels and motor homes – will fill the spacious center’s renovated show floor. RV Business
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December 16, 2022
Winnebago Industries Revenues Reflect a Cooling Market
Winnebago Industries on Friday reported fiscal first quarter revenues of $952.2 million, a decrease of 17.6% compared to $1.2 billion for Q1 of fiscal 2002. Net income for the quarter was $60.2 million, a drop of 39.6% compared to a year ago. RV Pro
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December 14, 2022
The REV Group Reports Sales Increase in Q4
REV Group said it had net sales in the fourth quarter of $623.6 million, a 5.7% increase compared to the $589.9 million for the three months ended Oct. 31, 2021. The company said the increase in net sales came in the commercial and recreation segments, partially offset by a decrease in net...
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December 13, 2022
Ram recalls 1.4 million pickup trucks: Tailgate issue could cause cargo to spill on road
About 1.4 million Ram pickup trucks are being recalled after the carmaker discovered a malfunction that could cause cargo to spill onto the road. Stellantis, formerly Fiat Chrysler, announced the worldwide recall – which includes Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickups from the 2019 to 2022 model years – after...
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December 13, 2022
Mitsubishi Fuso RV is ultimate mobile office for untethered enterprise
Back in early 2021, Nissan showed a fascinating vision for an expandable mobile office van meant to help work-from-homers escape into nature for a different remote work experience. Fuso now elevates that idea with the NomadPro Canter, a conceptual big rig mobile office that lets the outdoors pour inside. New...
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December 9, 2022
RV PRO’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2022
For the third straight year, RV PRO was proud to announce its 40 Under 40 Class of 2022. We sought nominees from all segments of the RV industry, looking for those not yet 40 years of age who are already making a significant imprint on their particular portion of the...
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December 9, 2022
EcoFlow Launches Smart Generator for Emergency Power
EcoFlow has introduced its Smart Generator (Dual Fuel), a powerful generator which supports propane as a fuel source in addition to standard gas. With increased energy efficiency and fewer emissions, the company said the Smart Generator (Dual Fuel) can produce up to 20 kilowatt-hours of electricity with propane, enough to...
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December 7, 2022
Burton Becomes First Snowboard Brand to Launch Online Rental Program
Burton officially announced its new online rental program – giving riders the choice of renting a full kit online and having their rental snowboards, boots, bindings and outerwear shipped to their destination anywhere in the continental US. Soft-launched in October on Burton.com, the industry-first program is powered on the backend by Arrive, the...
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December 7, 2022
Campspot Names New CTO to Lead Next Stage of Software Growth
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Dec. 7, 2022 -- Campspot, the leading outdoor marketplace and reservation software provider, has appointed Megan Winfield as its new Chief Technology Officer. She succeeds Al Scott, Campspot's founding CTO, who is departing to pursue his planned return to hands-on software development. Michael Scheinman, CEO at Campspot, said that while the...
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December 7, 2022
Roadtrippers, Campspot Offer 2023 Road Travel Outlook
Roadtrippers, a leading road trip planning tool that helps roadtrippers turn their trips into adventures, has partnered with camping travel site Campspot to give road travelers, campers, and RVers an inside look into what is expected to trend in 2023. In Campspot’s Outdoor Almanac Issue 02, Roadtrippers shares insights from...
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December 6, 2022
Lightspeed Appoints Global SaaS Marketing Veteran as Chief Marketing Officer
MONTREAL, Dec. 6, 2022 - Lightspeed Commerce Inc. (NYSE: LSPD) (TSX: LSPD), the one-stop commerce platform for merchants around the world to simplify, scale, and create exceptional customer experiences, today announced that the Company has appointed Kady Srinivasan, former Klaviyo and Dropbox executive, as its Chief Marketing Officer, reporting to JP Chauvet, CEO of Lightspeed. "We're thrilled to...
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December 6, 2022
Thor Industries Reports Earnings As Pandemic RV Demand Dissipates
Thor Industries (THO) reports first-quarter 2023 earnings early Wednesday as demand for RVs appears to be retreating from pandemic highs. Thor stock dropped Tuesday. There were a total of 32,652 RV shipments in October, a decrease of 43.7% compared to October 2021, according to the most recent numbers from the RV Industry...
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December 6, 2022
A design company has turned a Tesla Semi into an RV concept
Based on the specifications Tesla revealed this week and how amazing these renderings of the electric truck as a motorhome appear, the Tesla Semi may become a fantastic electric-powered luxury RV. Interesting Engineering
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December 6, 2022
What Campers Look For in an RV Campground (109 Things)
If you are interested in opening your own RV park or campground but need help knowing where to start, you are not alone. When opening an RV park, asking this question is a great place to start. By polling real RVers you can get a sense of what the majority...
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December 6, 2022
Massachusetts creates Office of Outdoor Recreation
Massachusetts became the 18th state to establish an Office of Outdoor Recreation – drawing praise from Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) and bolstering the ability of the nation’s $862 billion outdoor recreation economy to grow even more. Boating Industry
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December 6, 2022
Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association Wholesale Shipment Report into Canada 3rd Quarter and YTD ending September 2022
The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association reports that RV Wholesale Shipments into Canada for the 3rd Quarter ending September 30th, 2022 totaled 10,269 units compared to 14,245 in 2021, representing a decrease of 27.9% year over year. CRVA
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December 6, 2022
Go RVing’s 2022 Experiential Events Deliver Over 125,000 RV Tours
Experiential events are a core part of Go RVing's strategy to expose diverse audiences to RVing and an active outdoor lifestyle in an unexpected setting. The events occur in a range of settings, including music and food festivals, outdoor competitions, state fairs, and sporting events and provide consumers with real-world...
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December 6, 2022
Lippert Introduces New Bluetooth-Enabled Keyless RV Door Lock
Elkhart, Ind. – Lippert Components, Inc. (Lippert™), a supplier of a broad array of highly engineered components for the leading original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) in the recreation and transportation product markets, and the related aftermarkets of those industries, is proud to debut its Bluetooth RV door lock. The door lock is the latest...
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December 6, 2022
GlampingHub.com is Sold to a New Investor Group
PARK CITY, Utah, Dec. 6, 2022 /CAMPING NEWSWIRE/ - GlampingHub.com, the leading high-end glamping online travel agency, was purchased by Glamping Hub International, Inc. on November 18, 2022. This new company was founded by CJ Wolf, a serial entrepreneur from the mobile game space, and David de la Parra, a...
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December 5, 2022
Camping World Announces the Opening of RV Dealership in San Martin, CA
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.-- Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (“Camping World”), America’s Recreation Dealer, today announced the opening of a new RV Dealership at its existing San Martin, California location. Camping World Chairman and CEO Marcus Lemonis said, “The addition of this RV Sales location continues our rapid pace of growth...
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December 1, 2022
Blue Compass RV Continues Expansion with Acquisition of B&R Camper Sales in Mobile, Alabama
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 1, 2022 -- Blue Compass RV today announced further expansion in the Southeast United States with the acquisition of B&R Camper Sales in Mobile, Alabama. Jon Ferrando, Founder, Chief Executive Officer and President of Blue Compass RV stated, "We are excited to continue our growth in 2022 with the addition...
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November 30, 2022
November RV Shipments Down 50%
Results for the RV Industry Association’s November 2022 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 24,445 units, a decrease of (-50.4%) compared to the record 49,285 units shipped in November 2021. Through November, RV shipments are down (-15.6%) compared to the same point last year...
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November 30, 2022
Black Book: Colder Weather Brings Drop in Wholesale RV Values
The average sales prices for motor homes and towables sold at wholesale auctions declined last month. The drop off in motor home values from the month before looks quite dramatic, but when you consider the overall trend line for the past several months, it is consistent with the patterns that...
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November 30, 2022
Under Canvas Announces Opening of New Location Near North Entrance of Yellowstone National Park
BOZEMAN, Mont., Nov 30, 2022 -- Today, Under Canvas , the leader in upscale, outdoor hospitality, announced its latest brand addition with the opening of its 11th camp, Under Canvas North Yellowstone - Paradise Valley, for its inaugural season on June 15, 2023. Located on 50 acres of spectacular Montana ranchland with expansive valley and mountain views,...