Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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July 20, 2022
Lazydays Reports Q2 Revenue Up 16%, Oklahoma Dealership Acquired
Lazydays Holdings released its preliminary results for the second quarter of the year Wednesday and said it had revenue of $374 million, a nearly $51 million increase, or 16%, from the same quarter a year ago. Preliminary net income was $31.8 million, compared with the $25.3 million in Q2 of...
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July 19, 2022
Lazydays Holdings, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Dave’s Claremore RV
Lazydays Holdings, Inc. completed its acquisition of Dave's Claremore RV located in Claremore, Oklahoma near Tulsa on historic Route 66 and Interstate 44. The dealership is strategically located between the Oklahoma City and the Ozarks markets, and offers a selection of outstanding RV brands including Forest River, Thor, and East to West. PR Newswire
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July 19, 2022
Lazydays Announces John North as New CEO
TAMPA, Fla., July 19, 2022 -- Lazydays Holdings Inc. (NasdaqCM: LAZY), has appointed John North as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, effective September 6, 2022. "It is an honor to welcome John North to Lazydays," said Chris Shackelton, Chairman of the Board. "John is an accomplished executive with an admirable track...
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July 18, 2022
Keystone RV workers given notice of plant closure in Goshen
Some 150 workers at a Keystone RV plant in Goshen learned they will be out of work in September. Employees were given a letter Monday morning. Despite information coming from employees, Keystone has not yet offered a response. WSBT
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July 16, 2022
Marcus Lemonis to co-star in movie about Jeff Bezos
Camping World and Good Sam Club CEO Marcus Lemonis has taken a break from his role as a corporate leader to star in a new movie “Bezos”, which documents Jeff Bezos’ founding days of Amazon and is the first movie made about Amazon’s beginnings. It’s Lemonis’ debut role in a...
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July 15, 2022
Dometic’s Q2 Sees 53% Jump in Sales
RV and outdoor appliance and accessory maker Dometic reported sales during the second quarter of $802.1 million, a 53 percent jump over the same quarter a year ago. It saw a profit of $78.05 million, according to online currency conversion tables. RV Pro
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July 14, 2022
Jennifer Rumsey Promoted to President and CEO of Cummins
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Today, Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced that, effective August 1, 2022, Tom Linebarger will end his term as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Jennifer Rumsey, President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), will assume the role of President and CEO. Rumsey will be the seventh CEO and first woman to...
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July 13, 2022
Main Street Capital Investment Includes PPL Motorhomes
Main Street Capital Corporation has announced that it recently invested a total of $19.5 million in three existing lower middle market portfolio companies, PPL RVs Inc. (PPL Motorhomes), Centre Technologies Holdings LLC and Nebraska Vet AcquireCo LLC, dba Heritage Vet Partners, P.C. RV News
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July 13, 2022
Meet the all-electric RV startup steered by Tesla alumni
What started as a pet project to electrify food trucks in the San Francisco Bay area — an enterprise inspired by the cacophony of generators that greeted Ben Parker every day during his lunch break at Tesla — has evolved into a much larger, complex and potentially more lucrative undertaking....
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July 13, 2022
$16 million high-end RV park, cabins due in 2023 along Etowah River near Emerson
Due next year is a “luxury RV resort” with accommodations on the Etowah River for 252 RVs as well as cabins and upscale tent camping. As planned, it will cover 56 acres with a build-out value of $16 million, targeting LakePoint Sports visitors, I-75 travelers and tourists stopping at Bartow’s...
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July 12, 2022
THOR Industries Announces Strategic Investment in Dragonfly Energy
ELKHART, Ind. and RENO, Nev., July 12, 2022 - Today, THOR Industries (NYSE: THO) announced that it has made a strategic investment in Dragonfly Energy, a leading deep cycle lithium-ion battery producer to the RV industry. Dragonfly’s innovative approach to energy storage - including the development of battery packs, energy...
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July 12, 2022
CamelBak® Enters Cooler Market with ChillBak™ Pack 30
PETALUMA, Calif. (July 12, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – CamelBak®, the global leader in personal hydration products, launches its first cooler backpack for Summer 2022. The ChillBak™ Pack 30 brings a fresh approach to the cooler market, combining an integrated 6-liter reservoir system for on-the-go hydration, along with a roll-top closure which aids in...
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July 12, 2022
Thor Industries Announces Strategic Investment In Dragonfly Energy
Thor Industries announced that it had invested strategically in Dragonfly Energy, a deep cycle lithium-ion battery producer for the RV industry. In May 2022, Dragonfly entered into a merger agreement for a business combination transaction with Chardan NexTech Acquisition 2 Corp. SGB Media
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July 12, 2022
Owners of Yellowstone RV Park ask tourists to keep coming despite flooding, says over 1000 people have canceled trips
The state of Montana is in recovery mode following June's flooding. The message that rings through across Paradise Valley, despite Yellowstone National Park not being totally accessible through the north entrance, is to come to Montana. Main Street Nashville
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July 12, 2022
Opinel Launches a Modular Cutlery Set for Adventure-Ready Dining
July 12, 2022 - CHICAGO/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Opinel USA is pleased to announce the launch of the Picnic+, designed to eliminate the need for disposable cutlery for meals on-the-go. With its roots in the French Alps and over 130 years of experience making knives and kitchen tools, Opinel products feature ingenious...
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July 12, 2022
Introducing Helinox x RVCA
BERKELEY and COSTA MESA, Calif. /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - A balance of opposites connected by creative pursuits, the new collaboration between RVCA x Helinox blends technical innovation with freedom of expression in a premium collection of portable outdoor furniture. Designed with high-performance aluminum alloy frames, custom-designed joints, and durable fabric featuring...
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July 11, 2022
Reynolds and Reynolds Acquires Motility
Specialty retailer Reynolds and Reynolds has acquired Motility Software Solutions, a maker of end-to-end dealer management software. Reynolds and Reynolds, owner of such brands as AppOne, Open Dealer Exchange, and Reynolds Document Services, will let Motility continue to operate as an independent brand, but the acquisition is expected to “create...
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July 8, 2022
Reserved but empty campsites: The campground’s side of the story
With the high cost of gas, many families are camping close to home. But a number of people have been angry this year because they either couldn’t reserve a site closer to home, or could only reserve a much less desirable site because the ones closer to the city have...
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July 7, 2022
Canada Is Giving Away Thousands of Year-long Park Passes to Americans — How to Snag One
Visitors to America's northern neighbor can enter to win one of 4,000 year-long Parks Canada Discovery passes as part of the new Canada ℞efresh Program. The annual passes, which are valued at $113 each, covers admission to more than 80 destinations across the country from Glacier National Park in British Columbia to Banff National Park and Jasper...
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July 7, 2022
‘Van Life’ Goes Electric as RV Makers Race to Lure Millennials
A few weeks ago, at an RV industry showcase in Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia, I test drove an electric motorhome — a concept vehicle made by Winnebago Industries Inc. as it works on developing a commercial e-RV. More like a shuttle van with sleeping accommodations than a traditional motorhome, the...
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July 6, 2022
Yellowstone is latest national park to add indoor mask mandate due to rising COVID cases
Yellowstone National Park will now require visitors 2 years and older to wear face masks in its indoor facilities, citing a rise in COVID-19 cases. Several other parks have similar restrictions, and the National Park Service has implemented a mask mandate on public transit in all of its parks. Of...
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July 6, 2022
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park adds Seven New Locations
CINCINNATI, July 06, 2022 -- Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts, the nation’s leading family camping, glamping and outdoor entertainment brand, has added seven new locations in time for the peak summer vacation season. Jellystone Park locations are famous for providing families with great attractions and activities such as pools, water...
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July 5, 2022
RV Life: Stay Off-Grid Longer by Creating Water From Air
This new travel trailer lets you stay off of the grid for longer than ever before. The latest from Living Vehicle overcomes a serious boondocking challenge by being the first vehicle — trailer or not — to come with a new system that lets you capture potable water right from...
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July 5, 2022
Camping World’s Acquisition of Bowling RVs Falls Through
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the previously announced acquisition of Bowling Motors and RV Sales by Camping World Holdings Inc. did not take place, according to a press release from Bowling. RV Business
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July 5, 2022
Jack Wolfskin acquires its distributor in Poland
Leading outdoor camping, clothing and gear brand Jack Wolfskin has announced the acquisition of its long-time distributor in Poland, FAM Sp. K. The newly formed entity will be known as Jack Wolfskin Poland Sp. z.o.o. and is based in Gynia near Gdansk – Jack Wolfskin claims it will serve as a...