Camping and RV News and Press Releases
Want to stay up to date on the latest press releases and business news in the camping and RV industry? Scroll below to view all camping/RV industry business news.
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June 9, 2023
Luxury Waterfront RV Park & Yacht Resort to Sell $729K Lots
Due to the strong demand for luxury RV real estate, Yacht Haven Park & Marina announced it will be offering several of its prime rental resort lots for sale. Prices will start at $729,000 for waterfront lots. Purchasing a lot provides the opportunity for owners to rent their lots out...
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June 8, 2023
RV Today Magazine Acquires RV Camping Magazine
RV Today magazine has bought RV Camping magazine, which was owned by Mike Scarpignato of RV Blogger. By combining the strengths, expertise and loyal readerships of both publications, the acquisition creates an unparalleled platform for RV enthusiasts, providing them with an enhanced experience and a wealth of valuable insights. RV-Pro
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June 8, 2023
RiverPark acquires ProSpec Electronics
ProSpec Electronics, a manufacturer and supplier of high-performance outdoor OEM and aftermarket audio solutions, has been acquired by electronics distributor RiverPark Inc., announced by Dave Sykes, ProSpec president, and Steve Bollero, RiverPark president. ProSpec is now RiverPark Marine dba ProSpec Electronics. Its efforts will be supported by the sales, distribution...
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June 6, 2023
California Campsites Could Get Easier to Book if This Bill Passes Senate
California has more State Park land than any other state in the nation — with 279 parks and over 15,000 campgrounds. And still, securing a campsite at any one of them can be a serious challenge. With over 7 million park visitors each year, it gets busy out there. According...
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June 6, 2023
Thor Industries’ Revenues Drop 37 Percent In Fiscal Third Quarter
Thor Industries, Inc. reported earnings fell 65.3 percent in the fiscal third quarter ended April 30 on a 37.1 percent revenue decline against pandemic-boosted results in the year-ago quarter. The maker of RVs slightly raised its outlook for the year on a better-than-expected performance. SGB Media
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June 5, 2023
Camping World Holdings To Acquire RV Center Outside Seattle
Camping World Holdings, Inc. plans to acquire Roy Robinson RV Center in the greater Seattle, WA market. The acquisition will reportedly close in the third quarter of 2023, increasing Camping World’s Washington location count to seven. SGB Media
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June 5, 2023
How RVs and #vanlife Became Really Expensive
After two years when it seemed everyone hit the road to live their best #vanlife or explore the outdoors in a larger motor home, some of the air is rushing out of the recreational-vehicle boom.Buyers are balking at soaring prices, forcing U.S. RV manufacturers to temporarily shutter production and dealers...
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June 1, 2023
Outdoorsy Hits 1M Trip Milestone
RV rental marketplace Outdoorsy has surpassed 1 million trips – or 7 million booked travel days – since the company was founded in 2015. The milestone comes on the heels of being recognized as one of Fast Company’s “Most Innovative Companies in Travel and Hospitality” for 2023. RV-Pro
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May 27, 2023
Living and working from an all-electric VW ID Buzz
Like most people, I’m intrigued by the idea of electric cars but not yet convinced it’s time to make the leap. I can name every Tesla model, a few pickups from Ford and Rivian, and that’s about it. But when Volkswagen announced the production model of the all-electric ID Buzz,...
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May 26, 2023
Is an RV Downturn the Same Recession Signal as Before?
Right now, times are tough in the RV business. The biggest manufacturer, Thor Industries of Elkhart, Indiana, announced this week that its net sales for the quarter ended Jan. 31 were down 39% from the same period a year earlier. Earnings per share were down 90%, and the company downgraded...
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