Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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June 13, 2022
RVshare Celebrates Open Road with ‘Use Your Outside Voice’ Campaign
RVshare has launched a brand campaign, “Use Your Outside Voice,” created in partnership with the creative team at Copacino Fujikado. As the largest online community for RV renters and owners, RVshare’s company ethos is centered on the spirit of the open road. As RVing has become more popular, RVshare’s campaign captures the...
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June 13, 2022
Historic Flooding Closes Yellowstone National Park, Montana Roadways
Reports of flooding across the state continue to develop, most recently in Park County and at the northern gate of Yellowstone National Park. All inbound traffic to Yellowstone is closed. Over the past 2 days, a meteorological phenomenon called an “atmospheric river” brought 200-300% of Montana’s normal amount of moisture....
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June 13, 2022
Jeep Wrangler Converts into Micro RV with Hanging Bed
Oryx Platform created a sleeper platform that hangs off the Wrangler's roll cage and turns the vehicle into a bunk room for two. The two-door Jeep Wrangler is built like a tank, looks like one, and behaves like one off the beaten path, but besides satisfying the needs of hardcore...
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June 13, 2022
Winnebago Packs Big RV Living Into a Small Camper Van With Pop-Up Roof
For 2022, Winnebago is presenting a new Solis camper van that has everything you need to get a good taste of that van life, including a pop-top sleeping above and a murphy bed, a wet bath, and a kitchenette. Autoevolution
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June 13, 2022
Airstream eliminates gas and loads lithium into Mercedes Sprinter RVs
The new E1 package eliminates the need for a propane tank or gas generator, adding a higher capacity lithium-battery-based electrical system and diesel heat/hot water system that runs off the Sprinter's fuel tank. E1-equipped Airstreams will better support modern travelers, from digital nomads to family vacationers. New Atlas
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June 13, 2022
RV industry worth $140 billion to the US economy
The RV industry is worth $140 billion to the United States economy and supports almost 680,000 jobs, paying more than $48 billion in wages according to a new study by the RV Industry Association. The RVs Move America Economic Impact Study showed that the overall economic output of the RV...
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June 12, 2022
Camping, Glamping Make the Great Outdoors More Popular Than Ever
Just as plans for international travel have come roaring back, advance bookings on the Campspot marketplace increased 49% in the weeks leading up to Memorial Day weekend—there were more than 600,000 in total in the spring quarter, up from over 400,000 the year before. Since 2015, Campspot has helped digitize the...
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June 8, 2022
Thor Industries Says Economic Woes Weighing on RV Demand
Thor Industries Inc. said macroeconomic factors are weighing on consumer demand for recreational vehicles after a pandemic-driven boom in the market. The RV maker said North American demand remains strong as enthusiasm for the RV lifestyle continues to grow, though it added that demand is expected to be lower this...
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June 7, 2022
Roamly Taps Former SVP of Good Sam as Chief Commercial Officer
Roamly, an RV-focused insurtech for the outdoor enthusiast market, announced former Senior Vice President of Good Sam, Mary Heneen (pictured), as Chief Commercial Officer, and former Claims Director for Root and Uber, Jessica Ballard, as Director of Claims. Inside Outdoor
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June 7, 2022
RV Maker Misses on Revenue, Earnings, But Demand Holds Steady
Rev Group (REVG) led the week's RV company earnings reports on Tuesday, falling short of Wall Street expectations. Investors are looking to Rev Group, and Thor Industries (THO) on Wednesday, to gauge consumer interest in RVs and related vehicles as fuel prices across the country continue to soar. Investors
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June 7, 2022
RVIA Unveils Annual Awards at D.C. Event
The second day of RVs Move America Week turned the spotlight on the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s many committees that are working to make things happen. For the first time since 2019, industry leaders are gathering in Washington, D.C., for the association’s esteemed event. Today is the final day of...
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June 6, 2022
RVIA: RV Industry Impact is $140B in U.S. Alone
Just how much the RV industry has grown is captured in the new RVs Move America Economic Impact Study, produced by the RV Industry Association. The study revealed that the RV industry has an overall annual economic impact to the U.S. economy of $140 billion, supporting nearly 680,000 jobs, and paying more...
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June 6, 2022
Lippert expands into RV tents with TJ Snuggles acquisition
Lippert is acquiring the entire company including its highly skilled workforce as part of its overall strategy to stay ahead of the latest RV trends. RV expandable trailers have experienced a renaissance in recent years partly because of their affordability and partly because they are a logical next step from...
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June 2, 2022
35 Top Glamping Resorts in the U.S.
Many pre-pandemic travel trends, including international jaunts, all-inclusive resort vacations and multigenerational trips, are back in 2022. But perhaps the year's most notable travel trend is glamping, with 7 in 10 households identifying themselves as at least occasional campers or glampers as of 2021, according to the 2022 North American...
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June 2, 2022
Tips and Tricks for Visiting a National Park Without a Reservation
To cut down on crowds, eliminate wait times, and help preserve natural resources, an increasing number of national parks are capping visitation and requiring advanced reservations this summer. If you’re one of those organized people who plans your life months in advance, bully for you. But if you’re a person...
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June 1, 2022
25-Year-Old Woman Gored by Bison at Yellowstone National Park
According the officials, the woman, along with two other people, were well within the 25 yard distance requirement. The victim was within 10 feet of the animal. Bison have injured more people at Yellowstone than any other animal in the park. The Inertia
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June 1, 2022
Lippert Staying Ahead of Industry Trends with Acquisition of RV Tent Company
LCI Industries (NYSE: LCII) (the “Company”) which, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lippert Components, Inc.(“Lippert”), supplies, domestically and internationally, 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, today announced that its...
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June 1, 2022
RV industry facing increasing prices & slowing sales
The rise in inflation and gas prices are beginning to impact RV sales. Retail sales of trailers are reported to be slowing, after prices increased 10-to-20 percent. There's also been a shift with the pandemic. During the pandemic, more families were buying fifth-wheel trailers. Parents being back to work and...
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May 31, 2022
Campspot and Pinterest reveal key camping trends
Online camping and RV marketplace Campspot has teamed up with social media platform Pinterest to launch the first edition of its Campspot Outdoor Almanac, which reveals camping and outdoor trends among end-users. The almanac is comprised of eight sections with key dates, trends, events, expert advice and destinations spotlights for...
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May 31, 2022
Dometic Launches New Family Tents with Recycled Redux Material
Dometic introduces new Dometic Rarotonga inflatable camping tents featuring new Weathershield Redux material. The material is made from 100% recycled plastic bottles and is Global Recycled Standard certified. Dometic
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May 31, 2022
Camping World to Expand National Footprint in 11 Major Markets by End of 2022
Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (“Camping World”), America’s Recreation Dealer, today announced plans for their continued expansion of their RV sales and service network through the completion of 11 new dealership locations, in seven states, by the end of 2022. This announcement is on the heels of the acquisition...
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May 27, 2022
Canadian Q1 Shipments Up Nearly 30%
The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) reports that RV wholesale shipments into Canada for the first quarter ending March 31 totaled 17,964 units compared to 13,852 in 2021, representing an increase of 29.69%. Woodall's
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May 27, 2022
Camping is headed in new directions, and they have the proof
Former Minnesotans Sarah Smith and Kevin Long have built a community — think Airbnb meets camping — with their popular app, the Dyrt. They've reported back on interesting trends. About 8.3 million people camped for the first time nationally in 2021; 40% of which were Black, Indigenous or people of...
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May 27, 2022
Campers Inn RV Adds Three New Dealership Locations
Campers Inn RV, which claims the title of nation’s largest family-operated RV dealership group, announced it is opening three new dealerships as part of its nationwide expansion policy: in Collinsville, Illinois; Jacksonville, Florida; and Washington, Pennsylvania. RV-Pro
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May 27, 2022
The Best Campers and Trailers of 2022
There’s never been a better time to be in the market for an adventure rig. Sure, waitlists may be long, thanks to overlanding’s explosive popularity combined with a pandemic that sent folks seeking outdoor experiences. But thankfully, there are more, better choices than ever before. Outside Online