Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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October 4, 2022
Glamping Show USA Ready for Busy Week in Colorado
The Glamping Show USA kicked off Oct 4 with a full slate of educational sessions and over 100 vendors. The show is being held at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds in Aurora, Colo., and it will run through Wednesday. Woodallscm
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September 29, 2022
Wolverine Campground could get 50 more campsites, $5M in new investment
The county is considering a $5-million investment in its Wolverine Campground in Richfield Township, money that would be used to demolish and replace restroom and shower buildings and to develop 50 new campsites. The county Board of Commissioners gave initial approval to awarding a construction contract for the job to...
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September 28, 2022
Lippert™ Enters into License Agreement to Acquire Rights to Resonado® Performance Audio Technology
LCI Industries announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Lippert Components, Inc., a manufacturer and supplier of a broad array of highly engineered components for leading RV, marine, and automotive manufacturers, has entered into a license agreement to acquire exclusive rights from audio technology company Resonado, Inc. to the Resonado Performance...
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September 28, 2022
THOR Industries Delivers Record Fourth Quarter And Fiscal 2022 Results
Fiscal Fourth Quarter 2022 Highlights Net sales for the fourth quarter were $3.82 billion, an increase of 6.4% as compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021. Consolidated gross profit margin for the fourth quarter was 17.5%, a 90 basis point improvement over the comparable prior-year period. Earnings per share...
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September 27, 2022
Shipments Drop 36%, PMRVs Are Up 44%
Results for the RV Industry Association’s (RVIA) August 2022 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 33,783 units, a decrease of 36.0% compared to the 52,819 units shipped in August 2022. Through July, RV shipments are down 2.6% compared to the same point last year...
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September 26, 2022
August RV Shipments Top 33,000
Results for the RV Industry Association’s August 2022 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 33,783 units, a decrease of (-36.0%) compared to the 52,819 units shipped in August 2021. Through July, RV shipments are down (-2.6%) compared to the same point last year with...
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September 23, 2022
Exclusive: Black Folks Camp Too Signs First State RV Association as Partner
North Carolina-based Black Folks Camp Too (BFCT), a company that strives to connect the outdoor industry to what it says is a vastly untapped market – Black people – announced that for the first time, it is partnering with a statewide RV dealers association. Dealers Association has signed with BFCT founder Earl...
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September 23, 2022
Kunes Auto & RV Group Acquires 2 Wisconsin RV Dealerships
Kunes Auto & RV Group, with more than 40 auto and RV dealerships spanning the Midwest, announced it has added two new Wisconsin-based RV dealerships to its already robust roster. The family-owned auto group purchased from Todd Oberg his Fathead’s Country Campers and Fatheads Rapid RV in Lake Mills and Wisconsin Rapids, respectively....
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September 23, 2022
Forest damage tied to flooding pegged at $38.5M
A final, more detailed analysis of damage to the Custer Gallatin National Forest caused by this year’s flooding is pegged at $38.5 million, most probably taking several years to bring recovery back to the forest. Damage has been documented at 150 sites across the forest, including 66 along roads, 26...
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September 23, 2022
You may change your mind about RV rentals after seeing these RVs
Love RV camping but want to leave yours behind? Try an RV rental! Most are fully outfitted and already in an RV park so you can enjoy the camping without the hassle. You’ll probably save some gas money, too. RV Travel
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September 23, 2022
Brinkley RV announces Bill Fenech as co-owner
Brinkley RV has added an additional owner to its lineup of top industry executives. Bill Fenech, formerly of Grand Design RV and Barletta Boat Co., will join Ron Fenech in an advisory role for the company. The founders and co-owners of Brinkley RV now include five industry natives with Ron...
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September 23, 2022
Record 110,000 visitors attend Salone del Camper in Italy
The show, which took place in Parma from 10 to 18 September, attracted more than 110,000 exhibitors over its nine-day duration. It also housed more than 300 exhibitors from 15 different countries, which included 41 manufacturers’ brands and covered more than five pavilions. This attendance figure is a 10 per...
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September 22, 2022
Cost of RV Insurance 2022
Without getting actual quotes for your recreational vehicle (RV), finding precise information about the cost of RV insurance can be difficult. While a commonly quoted figure is that camper insurance costs around $1,500 per year on average, the truth is that the cost of your RV policy will likely vary...
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September 22, 2022
Grand jury indicts man accused of defrauding Carolina Pines RV Resort out of nearly $1 million
A Myrtle Beach man is accused of stealing nearly $1 million for a well-known RV resort in Horry County. A federal grand jury indicted 53-year-old Troy Bittner on five counts of wire fraud. The indictment alleges that Bittner, while in his role as a manager at Carolina Pines RV Resort,...
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September 20, 2022
Hershey RV Show Organizers Report Strong Attendance
The organizers of America’s Largest RV Show, held annually in Hershey, Pennsylvania, wrapped up their show Sunday at the Giants Center, reporting a total of 49,112 attendees. The event is put on by the Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle and Camping Association (PRVCA). Forty manufacturers showcased more than 1,500 RVs during the five-day...
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September 20, 2022
Grand jury indicts man accused of defrauding Carolina Pines RV Resort out of nearly $1 million
A Myrtle Beach man is accused of stealing nearly $1 million for a well-known RV resort in Horry County. A federal grand jury indicted 53-year-old Troy Bittner on five counts of wire fraud. The indictment alleges that Bittner, while in his role as a manager at Carolina Pines RV Resort,...
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September 19, 2022
Winnebago Just Revealed 2 New National Park-Inspired Adventure Campers
America's Largest RV Show was held in Hershey, Pennsylvania last weekend. (Yes, that's the event's name.) Winnebago debuted a couple of limited edition NPF series campers to celebrate the brand's ongoing partnership with the National Park Foundation. The Solis NPF camper van and the Vista/Sunstar NPF trailer each get some...
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September 16, 2022
Airstream unveiled a $131,880 camper van RV on a Ram Promaster chassis
Famed RV maker Airstream has unveiled a new $131,882 Ram Promaster-based camper van in a major shift away from Mercedes-Benz's beloved Sprinter chassis, which has been impacted by supply chain issues and the semiconductor shortage. Longtime fans of Airstream's Class B motorhomes may be surprised to see the popular RV maker...
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September 15, 2022
Harvest Hosts Surpasses 200 Churches as Host Locations
Harvest Hosts, a membership program for RVers that gives them access to unique RV camping options, announced it has exceeded 200 hosts within its growing church category – joining a wider network of more than 7,000 Harvest Hosts locations across North America. The company explained that throughout the pandemic, millions...
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September 14, 2022
Winnebago Partners with Ironman Triathlete Champ Sanders
Winnebago, the flagship brand in outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer Winnebago Industries, Inc., announced today its partnership with Ironman triathlete champion Lionel Sanders. As part of the partnership, Sanders will use a Winnebago Revel as a homebase for training and relaxing in between competitions. RV Business
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September 13, 2022
Winnebago – 2023 NPF Models In the Spotlight
Winnebago, the flagship brand of outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer Winnebago Industries, Inc., showcased its latest product lineup at America ’s Largest RV Show in Hershey, Pa., Sept. 14-18. Among the nearly 100 Winnebago models on display were the new limited-edition National Park Foundation Series, the 30th Anniversary Adventurer and Hike...
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September 13, 2022
Airstream® Welcomes Rangeline® to Motorhome Product Line
JACKSON CENTER, Ohio, Sept. 13, 2022 -- Airstream, Inc., maker of the iconic "silver bullet" fleet of Airstream travel trailers and best-in-class touring coaches, today announced the introduction of the all-new Rangeline Touring Coach—the latest addition to the brand's lineup of Class B motorhomes. Whether heading out on a long road trip or...
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September 13, 2022
Leisure Travel Vans Unveils Next-Gen Murphy Bed Models
Leisure Travel Vans today unveiled the all-new Murphy Bed Lounge, soon to be available on both the Unity and Wonder product lines. Building on the success of the company’s flagship Unity Murphy Bed model, the new Murphy Bed Lounge offers a host of new features, refinements and premium components. The...
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September 12, 2022
HitchFire Expands National Sales Footprint with Lowes and Tractor Supply Co.
Santa Cruz, CA (September 12, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ HitchFire, creator of the first hitch-mounted grill, the Forge 20, continues to expand its sales footprint, announcing today their partnership with Lowes and Tractor Supply as official retail partners. Customers can now purchase their flagship Forge 20 grill, Ledge Platform and accessories...
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September 12, 2022
Good Sam Launches Consumer Protection Program
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.-- Good Sam, America’s Largest RV Community, RV Consumer Advocacy Program and RV Park Network, today announced the Good Sam Confidence Program powered by the Good Sam RV Valuator™. This program provides a near real-time fair market value of RVs to assist prospective and current RV owners in getting...