November 8, 2021

Wilkins RV Completes Acquisition of Great Outdoors RV

Brian Wilkins and Wilkins RV have closed on the purchase of Great Outdoors RV from Bill Clark and the Fitzpatrick Family. The acquisition includes two dealership locations in Fulton and Clay, N.Y., and expands Wilkins RV’s portfolio to six dealerships. RV-Pro

November 8, 2021

RV Retailer, LLC (“RVR”) Acquires Out-of-Doors Mart and Airstream of Greensboro in North Carolina

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 8, 2021 - RV Retailer, LLC ("RVR") today announced the acquisition of Out-of-Doors Mart and Airstream of Greensboro in Greensboro, North Carolina. This expands RVR's presence in North Carolina to seven stores. Jon Ferrando, Chief Executive Officer and President of RVR stated, "We are excited to continue our expansion in North Carolina with our 7th...

November 8, 2021

I’ve lived full-time in my van for years. Here are the 10 worst parts that no one talks about enough.

When it comes to the picture painted by hashtags and social media, just know the image is far from complete. Here are 10 of the major downsides to van life no one mentions. Yahoo! News

November 6, 2021

‘It’s going to be crazy’: Snowbirds wait at campground, eager for U.S. border reopening

The Eight Flags Campground in the small windswept town of Milk River, Alta.,18 kilometres from the Canada-United States border crossing at Coutts, is full of shiny, large RVs. It's in anticipation of land and sea border crossings reopening Monday for fully vaccinated Canadians. Such crossings were closed to non-essential travel...

November 3, 2021

RV Retailer, LLC (“RVR”) Acquires Sprad’s RV in Reno, Nevada

RV Retailer, LLC ("RVR") announced further expansion in the Western United States with the acquisition of Sprad's RV in Reno, Nevada. The addition of Sprad's RV in Reno expands RVR's geographic footprint to 76 stores in 25 states to better serve its customers. PRNewswire

November 3, 2021

RVshare Unveils New App as the Company Hits a Milestone of 3 Million Nights Booked

AUSTIN, Texas and AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 3, 2021 -- RVshare, the world's first and largest RV rental marketplace, today unveiled a new mobile app for iOS users. The app aims to accommodate both RV owners and renters making renting an RV easier than ever before. On the heels of booking 3 million nights on the...

November 3, 2021

Camping World (CWH) Surpasses Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Camping World came out with quarterly earnings of $1.98 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.78 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.58 per share a year ago. A quarter ago, it was expected that this recreational vehicle retailer and services provider would post earnings of $2.22 per...

November 3, 2021

Jellystone Park’s Sales Up 47%, Franchisees Expand

Through September, sales are up 47.4% over last year, which saw a 10% jump, even though the Covid-19 pandemic delayed park openings. This will be the 15th straight year the family camping and entertainment brand has recorded annual sales growth. Jellystone Park has 75 locations in the U.S. and Canada and...

November 2, 2021

RV Retailer Announces Acquisition of Sprad’s RV in Reno, Nev.

The Reno market has strong RV demographics with incredible parks and nearly 3,000 registrations, which is four times larger than the U.S. average RVs per capita. The addition of Sprad’s RV in Reno expands RVR’s geographic footprint to 76 stores in 25 states. RV Business

November 2, 2021

LCI Industries Reports Record $1.2B Net Sales in 3rd Quarter

Highlighted by net sales of $1.2 billion in the third quarter, an increase of 41% year-over-year, LCI Industries (NYSE: LCII) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lippert Components Inc. reported third quarter 2021 results. RV Business

November 2, 2021

The Dyrt Launches Commission-Free Bookings for Campgrounds

PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dyrt is disrupting the camping industry by introducing commission-free bookings for campgrounds. The No. 1 camping app, with over 30 million visits from campers per year, is ramping up efforts to help campgrounds grow their businesses. "We all know the old, soon-to-be-outdated business model,"...

November 2, 2021

ARVC Preps For ‘Near-Record’ OHCE From Nov. 8-11

The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) is expecting near-record numbers, with an expected 800 attendees from more than 450 individual campgrounds, at its upcoming Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo (OHCE) in Raleigh, N.C., from Nov. 8-11. Woodallscm.com  

November 2, 2021

It’s No Secret, Camper Numbers Up in Western States

From 2014 to 2020, states — excluding Alaska and Hawaii — saw a 39% increase in occupancy for reservable campsites during peak season, according to the report. Western states saw a 47% increase during the same time frame. Read more key findings from the Camping Crunch report on WCM

November 1, 2021

Forest River RV Expanding into Noble County with Hundreds of New Jobs at New Facility

One of the largest RV manufacturers in North America, Forest River RV, is expanding to Ligonier, Ind., and expects to bring about 500 new jobs to Noble County, in northeast Indiana, over the next few years. Forest River RV announced the recent acquisition of three existing buildings on north Gerber Street...

November 1, 2021

DICK’S Sporting Goods Announces Grand Opening of its Second Public Lands Store and Second Golf Galaxy Performance Center

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) will expand the footprint of its Public Lands outdoor concept with the grand opening of its second Public Lands store -- in Columbus, Ohio -- on Nov. 5. DICK'S, the leading U.S. golf retailer also will open its second Golf Galaxy Performance Center, a newly redesigned...

October 31, 2021

Camping in Utah increased 77 percent in 6 years to 2020, despite Covid

A new survey shows a major increase in camping on national public lands in the past decade, with a notable spike during the pandemic. The estimated occupancy for reserved campsites in Utah in the summer months has seen a 77% increase from 2014 to 2020. Tyler McIntosh, conservation and research...

October 28, 2021

Fun Town RV Acquires Illinois-based Tri-State RV

Fort Worth, Texas-based Fun Town RV is expanding into the tri-state area with an agreement to acquire Tri-State RV in Anna, Ill. The facility is located at 1450 E. Vienna St, and is one of the top-selling RV dealers in Illinois, Missouri and Kentucky, according to its new parent company. Tri-State RV...

October 28, 2021

Want an RV? Prices Are 40% More Than a Year Ago

J.D. Power and Associates recently published a 2021 third-quarter report, showing increases of nearly 40% in some RV segments compared to the same time last year. (The report includes data for the last 10 model years for each segment.) The auto data analytics giant measured a 39.1% increase in travel trailer...

October 28, 2021

Chip Shortage Wreaks Havoc on Automakers’ Quarterly Results

Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday (Oct. 27) said third-quarter net income fell 24% to $1.8 billion because of the lingering microchip shortage, but strong demand drove the automaker to again raise its full-year guidance and reinstate a quarterly cash dividend. Ford reported adjusted earnings of $3 billion before interest and taxes,...

October 28, 2021

RVnGO becomes Official RV Rental Partner of Phoenix Raceway

Phoenix Raceway announced that RVnGO is the Official RV Rental Partner of Phoenix Raceway. The Scottsdale-based company is the presenting sponsor of camper move-in day on Nov. 1 - when campers begin rolling into Phoenix Raceway for NASCAR Championship Weekend.  Phoenix Raceway

October 27, 2021

Colo. State Park to Open ‘Sleeper Cabins’ in 2022

Cheyenne Mountain State Park will eventually open two new sleeper cabins. Bill Vogrin, Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The two buildings at Cheyenne Mountain State Park are beautiful, deluxe cabins. A sneak peek video shows the pine ceiling, hardwood floors and room for two bunkbeds, heated and air-conditioned cabins with bathrooms and showers sleeping...

October 26, 2021

How Winnebago RVs are made

On a 200-acre campus in Iowa, Winnebago runs the world's largest RV factory. Here, Winnebago uses an assembly-line floor the size of eight football fields and its own sawmill to handcraft the motor homes that have made it a household name for over 60 years. Business Insider

October 25, 2021

Trip Planner Roadtrippers Surpasses 5 Million Members

Roadtrippers, one of the world’s leading road trip planning tools, recently surpassed five million members, according to a release. The growth has been driven, the release continued, by the continued interest in road-based travel and Roadtrippers’ features that support a unique road travel experience — from weekend road trips to...

October 25, 2021

September Was The Biggest Month For RV Sales On Record

According to trade group The RV Industry Association (RVIA), the rising demand for the #VanLife and increased interest in a life on the road have boosted RV sales in recent months. As a result of this growing interest in homes on wheels, the trade group found that shipments of RVs reached a record high of...

October 25, 2021

Flagship Communities REIT Acquires Two RV Resort Communities in Core Markets

Flagship Communities Real Estate Investment Trust announced the acquisition of two RV Resort communities for an aggregate purchase price of approximately US$8.35 million. The Acquisitions are located in highly desirable areas within Flagship's core markets of Northern Kentucky and Central Ohio. Cision