October 10, 2023

Texas Developer to Build Two Gated, Luxury Resorts

Provident Realty Advisors (PRA), a Texas-based diversified real estate development and investment firm, and the Dallas-based office of Trez Capital, a preeminent provider of commercial real estate debt and equity financing solutions across North America, introduced Provident’s new luxury RV resort platform with the acquisition of two Texas development sites in Burleson and San...

October 10, 2023

Clarus Acquires Tred Outdoors

Clarus Corporation has acquired Tred Outdoors Pty Ltd., the Australia-based outdoor and recovery gear manufacturer, from Venlo Holdings. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Tred is a fast-growing outdoor adventure brand producing products across Offroad, 4×4 automotive touring, camping, and caravans. The transaction includes cash, stock and future consideration...

October 10, 2023

Alliance RV Renews Sponsorship of RV Unplugged

As the reality show “RV Unplugged” is set to return for its second season, Alliance RV has once again signed on as a sponsor of the show, which features adventure-seeking RVers exploring the backcountry and staging various competitions. For its second season, “RV Unplugged” has teamed up with an Emmy-winning...

October 9, 2023

2023 Fall Detroit RV & Camping Show Draws Nearly 11,000

the 34th Annual Fall Detroit RV & Camping Show, which was hosted by the Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds (MARVAC), wrapped up a successful run this weekend. Held Oct. 4-8 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Mich., the show attracted almost 11,000 people. The show featured nearly 400 RVs on...

October 9, 2023

Nationwide United Auto Transport Expands RV Camper Transport Moving Services with 100 New Drivers

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 9, 2023 -- Nationwide United Auto Transport, a leading vehicle transport company in the U.S., announced a significant expansion of its RV and travel trailer transport division and hired 100 camper mover drivers to meet changing customer demands. Nationwide United Auto Transport "We're finding significant growth by customers for RV...

October 7, 2023

Escapod Trailers Announces the Launch of TOPO2 Nomad: Simplifying Adventures, Emphasizing Essentials

COALVILLE, UT /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Today, Utah-based Escapod Trailers, a NATM and OSHA-certified leader in the creation of composite off-road teardrop trailers, has unveiled its newest member in the TOPO2 series, the TOPO2 Nomad. Engineered for wanderers who heed the call of spontaneity and simplicity, this trim level offers a...

October 5, 2023

Vista Outdoor Announces Name for Outdoor Products Segment

Vista Outdoor Inc., the parent company of 41 renowned brands that design, manufacture and market sporting and outdoor lifestyle products to consumers around the globe, announced the name and identity of its Outdoor Products segment following a planned separation. Outdoor Products will be named Revelyst, Inc., and the company will trade...

October 5, 2023

Mink Campers boosts its bold Icelandic teardrop to pure electric power

Teardrop trailers rank right up there with VW T1 pop-up camper vans as the most timeless, iconic designs in RV history. And even in such a revered category, Iceland's Mink Campers manages to pop out amidst the rest of the pack with its simple but colorful spin on classic teardrop...

October 3, 2023

Former RVDA Chairman of the Board Dan Pearson Passes Away

RVDA regrets to inform the membership that Dan Pearson, owner of PleasureLand RV Centers, headquartered in St. Cloud, MN, has passed away. Dan served as RV Dealers Association (RVDA) chairman of the board in 1993-94, was a member of the RVDA Board of Delegates, vice chairman of the Mike Molino...

October 3, 2023

GoCamp Launches New Technology

GoCamp introduced new technology for camper van rentals, capitalizing on the continued growth of the outdoor adventure sector. GoCamp’s unique approach to camper van rentals provides customers with a curated, high-quality fleet of vans and Class B RVs that can be accessed through an online peer-to-peer marketplace. RV Pro

October 3, 2023

Storyteller Overland Reenergizes its Industry-leading MODE Adventure Van Lineup for 2024

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Oct. 3, 2023 -- Storyteller Overland, the authentic adventure lifestyle brand from Birmingham, Alabama, has officially unveiled its compelling list of new features and upgrades for its industry-leading MODE Class B RV adventure van lineup. Since its original launch back in 2018, Storyteller has always been widely regarded as a...

October 3, 2023

Camping World’s CEO Joins Overstock’s Board

Overstock.com Inc. appointed Marcus Lemonis, currently chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of Camping World, as its newest independent director, effective October 2, 2023. Lemonis is also known as the host of CNBC’s The Profit where he helps small businesses improve their operations. Lemonis also helps homeowners improve the value...

October 2, 2023

Cummins Acquires Portions Of Faurecia’s Commercial Vehicle Exhaust Aftertreatment Business In Europe And The United States

Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) today announced that Cummins Emission Solutions completed its acquisition of two Faurecia commercial vehicle manufacturing plants and their related activities, one in Columbus, Indiana (U.S.), and one in Roermond, Netherlands. Faurecia is a global automotive technology leader and company of the FORVIA Group. “We announced our...

September 29, 2023

Monitor Your Airstream in Your Vehicle Through Apple CarPlay

Owners of Airstream’s iconic trailers will soon be able to monitor the trailer’s systems right on their vehicle’s infotainment screen through Apple CarPlay, the company announced Thursday. The Airstream Smart Control app can soon connect to the tow vehicle through Apple CarPlay. This development aims to provide owners of Airstream...

September 28, 2023

RV shipments keep slipping in August

The RV Industry Association (RVIA) reported this week that 28,071 recreational vehicles were shipped from manufacturers last month (August 2023), a decrease of 16.9% from the 33,783 units shipped in August, 2022. Year to date, RV shipments are down 45.0% with 213,421 units.

September 27, 2023

New RVIA Board Members Have Been Chosen

Voting for the 2024 RV Industry Association board of directors election closed on Monday, and the final results are in. Nine candidates were vying for three open seats, and the winners will begin serving their three-year terms on Jan. 1. RV Pro

September 26, 2023

Disney Files Permit for New Dvc Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground

The construction of 350 new Disney Vacation Club cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground will soon get underway. Walt Disney World has filed a permit to build the cabins that will replace the current cabins currently located at the Campground. Projected to open in 2024, the Disney Vacation...

September 26, 2023

‘Beyonder Camp’ Adds Ala. Park; 7th Park in Portfolio

Beyonder Camp announced the addition of its seventh property, Beyonder Getaway at Wheeler Lake, located in Hillsboro, Ala., just outside of Huntsville. Formerly known as the Decatur/Wheeler KOA, the property has witnessed a surge in demand and offers incredible potential for expansion. Beyonder Camp now controls over 100 acres of pristine...

September 26, 2023

Heartland RVs Intros New Fifth Wheel, the Corterra

Heartland RVs has introduced its new mid-tier fifth wheel model, the Corterra, just in time for Open House. Corterra’s exterior features include American-made Goodyear tires with a built-in tire pressure monitoring system and 7,000-pound Dexter axles. It also comes with Dexter Tow Assist, which offers a robust suite of new safety...

September 25, 2023

Storyteller Overland introduces market-disrupting Class C adventure truck

Storyteller Overland, LLC unveiled its Class C adventure truck — aptly named The HILT — at the Elkhart RV Open House in Elkhart, Indiana. The HILT adventure truck is the flagship of Storyteller’s pioneering new GXV line of turnkey expedition rigs developed in partnership with its wholly owned subsidiary Global Expedition...

September 25, 2023

Thor Industries’ Sales Drop 28 Percent In Fiscal Fourth Quarter, Exceed Plan

Thor Industries Inc.’s tumbled 67.9 percent on a 28.4 percent revenue decline in the fiscal fourth quarter ended July 31 but both came in well above analyst targets. The RV maker predicted sales will decline about 3 percent in the current fiscal year following a 31.8 percent slide this past fiscal year. Sales...

September 23, 2023

RV owners look for their property at Camping World fire scene

People from around the region are trying to sort out what happened to their RV and campers turned in for service at Camping World in East Ridge. Owners of campers and RVs who had dropped them by Campers World for service started showing up as the night wore on to...

September 21, 2023

RV Dealers Convention/Expo Set for November in Las Vegas

/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – RVDA, the National RV Dealers Association, has sponsorship opportunities for outdoor companies interested in taking part in the 2023 RV Dealers Convention/Expo at Paris Las Vegas, Nov. 6-10, 2023. The annual event brings together RV dealers, manufacturers, suppliers, and industry business partners for the premier dealer education and networking...

September 20, 2023

Big Rig Media Manages BoaVida RV Parks and Resorts Rebranding and Launch Campaign for Northern California RV Resort

LA QUINTA, Calif. – September 20, 2023 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Big Rig Media, the recognized leader in providing high-growth modern marketing solutions to the outdoor hospitality industry, has completed a rebranding campaign and deployed a comprehensive modern marketing platform to assist BoaVida RV Parks and Resorts to introduce Placerville RV Resort...

September 20, 2023

Pathfinder Announces New RV Park Location and Management Services Division Growth Strategy

VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 20, 2023 - Pathfinder Ventures Inc. (TSXV: RV) (the "Company" or "Pathfinder.") is pleased to announce it has launched a Management Services Division, where it has deployed its current operating expertise and utilized existing infrastructure to help RV park owners increase their occupancy, operating income, and property value, while also...