January 6, 2023

Cortes Campers’ Deal with Pete’s RV Expands Market by Six States

US Lighting Group, makers of Cortes Campers, said it has signed Pete’s RV Center as a Cortes dealership that will carry the fiberglass RV travel trailers in Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Indiana, South Carolina and Maine. Pete’s RV Center has been in business selling travel trailers, fifth wheels, and motorhomes for...

January 4, 2023

RVIA Adds VP Government Affairs

The RV Industry Association (RVIA) tapped Jason Rano, a senior government relations executive with over 18 years of experience in legislative and regulatory initiatives, as VP of government affairs, effective immediately. Reporting directly to RVIA President and CEO Craig Kirby, Rano is responsible for “promoting and protecting the RVIA member interests...

January 3, 2023

Land Rover’s New Electric Defender May Arrive in 2026, Report Says

Land Rover plans to push heavily into EVs by the decade's end. That push will include electric variants of every model, including the new Defender. A report from AutoExpress, citing knowledge from Land Rover insiders, offers some further details on what to expect from the electric Defender, which should debut...

January 3, 2023

A warning sign has been flashing red: How weak RV sales could mean a 2023 recession

A slump in recreational vehicle sales has long been considered an early warning sign of a broader economic downturn because an RV is such a discretionary, big-ticket purchase. It thus reflects a shift in the mood of the American consumer before other types of spending, the theory goes. And consumption...

January 3, 2023

Horizon Global Announces Agreement with First Brands Group

PLYMOUTH, Mich.--Horizon Global Corporation (NYSE: HZN) (“Horizon Global”), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of branded towing and trailering equipment, today announced it has entered into a definitive merger agreement with First Brands Group, LLC (“First Brands”), a global automotive parts manufacturer that serves the worldwide automotive aftermarket, pursuant to...

December 30, 2022

The RV Industry Started To Move In A Good Direction For EVs In 2022

While camping in a tent can be a lot of fun, the temperature swings, the lack of a bathroom, and not having a mattress like you have at home can all make the experience a lot less exciting for many people. Having a travel trailer to carry along can give...

December 30, 2022

5 Best Budget-Friendly Campers for Outdoor Adventurers in 2023 (Under $10,000)

Campers are amazing at helping us get in touch with the natural world outside our cities. But most folks don't want to spend an arm and a leg just to own a mobile bedroom and kitchen, so, to kick off this list of the top five campers under $10K. Auto...

December 29, 2022

Glamping Domes Break Indiegogo, Raise $1 Million in One Month

Glamping is having its big moment right now. People want to camp, but they don’t exactly want to “rough it.” They want the relaxation and access to nature, without leaving the amenities and comforts of home behind. Between 2022 and 2030, the global glamping market size is expected to grow by...

December 25, 2022

Most expensive RV of 2022: $5-million LaFerrari carrier with roof deck

Every year, one motorhome stands above the rest in terms of its truly outrageous, no-expense-spared build spec and price tag. Volkner takes the prize again in 2022, and while this year's 39-foot (12-m) Performance S doesn't quite hit the US$7.7 million high the company reached last year, it's arguably a nicer...

December 24, 2022

Havasupai Tribe says Havasu Falls will reopen on Feb. 1

The Havasupai Tribe announced Friday that it plans to reopen its tourism operations in 2023. The Tribe, located in Mohave County on the Grand Canyon's West Rim, operates permits for the popular Havasu Falls. Tourism at the reservation has been closed since the start of the coronavirus pandemic in March...

December 20, 2022

National Park Service Announces 5 Fee-Free Days for 2023

The National Park Service will have 5 entrance fee-free days in 2023. These ‘free days’ provide free admittance to all national parks for everyone. On these days of commemoration or celebration each year, the National Park Service is committed to increasing access to national parks and promoting the advantages of outdoor...

December 17, 2022

Harvest Hosts locations cited for operating illegal campgrounds

In San Luis Obispo (SLO) County, California, numerous Harvest Hosts locations have received code violations for operating illegal commercial campgrounds. In the last three months alone, up to 20 different hosts received notices detailing their violations. The county currently has ordinances put in place regulating rural camping, and Harvest Hosts...

December 16, 2022

Ohio RV Supershow Planned for 5 Days in January at IX Center

The Ohio RV Supershow is set to return Wednesday through Sunday, Jan. 4-8, at the International Exposition (IX) Center in Cleveland. Hundreds of RVs – including tent campers, travel trailers, fifth wheels and motor homes – will fill the spacious center’s renovated show floor. RV Business

December 16, 2022

Winnebago Industries Revenues Reflect a Cooling Market

Winnebago Industries on Friday reported fiscal first quarter revenues of $952.2 million, a decrease of 17.6% compared to $1.2 billion for Q1 of fiscal 2002. Net income for the quarter was $60.2 million, a drop of 39.6% compared to a year ago. RV Pro

December 14, 2022

The REV Group Reports Sales Increase in Q4

REV Group said it had net sales in the fourth quarter of $623.6 million, a 5.7% increase compared to the $589.9 million for the three months ended Oct. 31, 2021. The company said the increase in net sales came in the commercial and recreation segments, partially offset by a decrease in net...

December 13, 2022

Ram recalls 1.4 million pickup trucks: Tailgate issue could cause cargo to spill on road

About 1.4 million Ram pickup trucks are being recalled after the carmaker discovered a malfunction that could cause cargo to spill onto the road. Stellantis, formerly Fiat Chrysler, announced the worldwide recall – which includes Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickups from the 2019 to 2022 model years – after...

December 13, 2022

Mitsubishi Fuso RV is ultimate mobile office for untethered enterprise

Back in early 2021, Nissan showed a fascinating vision for an expandable mobile office van meant to help work-from-homers escape into nature for a different remote work experience. Fuso now elevates that idea with the NomadPro Canter, a conceptual big rig mobile office that lets the outdoors pour inside. New...

December 9, 2022

RV PRO’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2022

For the third straight year, RV PRO was proud to announce its 40 Under 40 Class of 2022. We sought nominees from all segments of the RV industry, looking for those not yet 40 years of age who are already making a significant imprint on their particular portion of the...

December 9, 2022

EcoFlow Launches Smart Generator for Emergency Power

EcoFlow has introduced its Smart Generator (Dual Fuel), a powerful generator which supports propane as a fuel source in addition to standard gas. With increased energy efficiency and fewer emissions, the company said the Smart Generator (Dual Fuel) can produce up to 20 kilowatt-hours of electricity with propane, enough to...

December 7, 2022

Burton Becomes First Snowboard Brand to Launch Online Rental Program

Burton officially announced its new online rental program – giving riders the choice of renting a full kit online and having their rental snowboards, boots, bindings and outerwear shipped to their destination anywhere in the continental US. Soft-launched in October on Burton.com, the industry-first program is powered on the backend by Arrive, the...

December 7, 2022

Campspot Names New CTO to Lead Next Stage of Software Growth

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Dec. 7, 2022  -- Campspot, the leading outdoor marketplace and reservation software provider, has appointed Megan Winfield as its new Chief Technology Officer. She succeeds Al Scott, Campspot's founding CTO, who is departing to pursue his planned return to hands-on software development. Michael Scheinman, CEO at Campspot, said that while the...

December 7, 2022

Roadtrippers, Campspot Offer 2023 Road Travel Outlook

Roadtrippers, a leading road trip planning tool that helps roadtrippers turn their trips into adventures, has partnered with camping travel site Campspot to give road travelers, campers, and RVers an inside look into what is expected to trend in 2023. In Campspot’s Outdoor Almanac Issue 02, Roadtrippers shares insights from...

December 6, 2022

Lightspeed Appoints Global SaaS Marketing Veteran as Chief Marketing Officer

MONTREAL, Dec. 6, 2022 - Lightspeed Commerce Inc. (NYSE: LSPD) (TSX: LSPD), the one-stop commerce platform for merchants around the world to simplify, scale, and create exceptional customer experiences, today announced that the Company has appointed Kady Srinivasan, former Klaviyo and Dropbox executive, as its Chief Marketing Officer, reporting to JP Chauvet, CEO of Lightspeed. "We're thrilled to...

December 6, 2022

Thor Industries Reports Earnings As Pandemic RV Demand Dissipates

Thor Industries (THO) reports first-quarter 2023 earnings early Wednesday as demand for RVs appears to be retreating from pandemic highs. Thor stock dropped Tuesday. There were a total of 32,652 RV shipments in October, a decrease of 43.7% compared to October 2021, according to the most recent numbers from the RV Industry...

December 6, 2022

A design company has turned a Tesla Semi into an RV concept

Based on the specifications Tesla revealed this week and how amazing these renderings of the electric truck as a motorhome appear, the Tesla Semi may become a fantastic electric-powered luxury RV. Interesting Engineering