December 6, 2021

Check Out This Million-Dollar Beast of an Off-Road Camper

All-wheel drive camper vans are great, but the Rise 4x4 takes it a few steps further — using a Mercedes-built Unimog as the base vehicle in either 230-horsepower four-cylinder or 395 hp six-cylinder diesel form. SOD doesn't mess with the stock Unimog components, which include a 4x4 system with dedicated...

December 5, 2021

You’ll Pay In 2022 To Hike Angels Landing At Zion National Park

Still have hiking to the top of Angels Landing in Zion National Park on your bucket list? If you wait until April, you'll have to pay for that fearsome experience. And you'll have to land a permit for the privilege. The National Park Service will issue permits using online lotteries...

December 2, 2021

Mark Wahlberg Adds Second Ohio Airstream Dealership

Actor, producer and businessman Mark Wahlberg is growing his automotive dealership footprint with the opening of a second Ohio Mark Wahlberg Airstream & RV dealership. Wahlberg currently owns four dealerships in the Columbus area, including two Chevrolet rooftops, one Buick GMC and an Airstream & RV. RV-Pro

December 2, 2021

Sportsman’s Warehouse ends merger with Great Outdoors over FTC clearance concerns

Outdoor sporting goods retailer Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings Inc (SPWH.O) and Great Outdoors Group, owner of the Bass Pro Shops chain, have called off their merger deal, according to a regulatory filing on Thursday. The decision follows feedback from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that led the companies to believe...

December 2, 2021

GSI Outdoors Announces Launch of 2 Can Cooler Stack

Spokane, Wash. — December 1, 2021  /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - GSI Outdoors today launched an exciting addition to its insulated line of outdoor products: the revolutionary 2 Can Cooler Stack, designed to easily carry 2, 12 oz cans of your favorite liquid on the go. The vacuum insulated stainless steel cooler...

December 2, 2021

Sportsman’s Warehouse ends merger with Great Outdoors over FTC clearance concerns

Outdoor sporting goods retailer Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings Inc (SPWH.O) and Great Outdoors Group, owner of the Bass Pro Shops chain, have called off their merger deal, according to a regulatory filing on Thursday. The decision follows feedback from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that led the companies to believe...

December 1, 2021

Thor Industries Announces Promotions

Thor Industries Inc. announced the promotion of Todd Woelfer to SVP and chief operating officer. Woelfer joined Thor in 2012 and has served in a number of roles including general counsel. As COO, Woelfer will lead corporate initiatives including its innovation and data strategies, marketing, corporate sustainability and responsibility (ESG), performance and...

December 1, 2021

Two major promotions in Thor Industries staff shuffle

One of the RV industry’s biggest companies Thor Industries has announced two major promotions as part of a reshuffle of its staff. Todd Woelfer has been promoted to the position of senior vice president and chief operating officer of the American company, while Trevor Gasper has been promoted to the...

December 1, 2021

RV Shipments Expected to Top 600,000 Units This Year and Next

RV wholesale shipments are projected to exceed 600,000 units in both 2021 and 2022, according to the Winter 2021 issue of RV RoadSigns, the quarterly forecast prepared by ITR Economics for the RV Industry Association.The latest forecast for year-end 2021 RV shipments ranges between and 593,600 and 610,800 units with...

December 1, 2021

RV Today Magazine Caters To Growing Number of RVers

There’s a new RV magazine launching this month from the same folks who bring you Rootless Living Magazine. Titled RV Today, it “aims to fill the growing need for providing resources for RVers on the road,” according to publisher Demian Ross. Available in print and digital format, RV Today will be issued eight times a...

December 1, 2021

REI Co-op announces new chief commercial officer; two senior leader promotions

SEATTLE, Dec. 1, 2021 -- REI Co-op announced today it has hired its first chief commercial officer and is promoting two executives to new leadership positions. Cameron Janes joins the co-op January 3, 2022 as senior vice president, chief commercial officer. Kelley Hall and Vivienne Long have been promoted to executive vice president, chief financial officer, and senior vice president,...

November 30, 2021

Wholesale RV Values Increase Across the Board

Bucking the trend of seasonal decreases, wholesale RV values continue to rise for both motorized and towable, according to Black Book, a data analytics firm that serves the automotive, RV and other adjacent industries. The average selling price for motorized units was $81,384, which is up $6,394 (8.5%) from the previous...

November 30, 2021

Skechers Creates ‘Our Planet Matters’ Sustainable Collection; Partners With The Nature Conservancy

Skechers announced it has created Our Planet Matters collection of sustainable men’s women’s and kids products using recycled materials.  It also announced a partnership with The Nature Conservancy that includes a multi-year commitment, contributing a minimum of $800,000 to help the organization. SGB Media

November 30, 2021

Monomoy Agrees to Acquire Thetford, a Leader in RV and Marine Products

NEW YORK -- Monomoy Capital Partners, a middle-market private investment firm focused on operational value creation, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Thetford Corporation (“Thetford”) from The Dyson-Kissner-Moran Corporation(“DKM”), a private investment company. Thetford is a leading manufacturer of mobile sanitation products for the RV, marine, camping and truck markets. With a...

November 27, 2021

Outdoor company Snow Peak developing campground on SW Washington coast

Outdoor company Snow Peak broke ground at the Long Beach Peninsula this past week to bring its vision for what camping can look like in North America. The 25-acre site in Long Beach has grassy, wooded and wetlands areas, and it has served as a campground before. There are water and...

November 26, 2021

Could you survive a winter night camping at Peter Sinks?

Fresh arctic air is so hard to find unless you are familiar with Peter Sinks up Logan Canyon. Peter Sinks has some of the coldest measured temperatures in the contiguous states. In fact, a temperature of minus 69.3-degree Fahrenheit was recorded on Feb. 1, 1985, which is the lowest recorded...

November 24, 2021

Unusual attractions lure new campers

Campgrounds on private and state lands alike are implementing unusual programs and camping opportunities — think goat yoga and hammocks —  to attract people into nature. Michigan state parks’ visitation rates increased 30% in the past year. Hipcamp, a San Francisco-based online marketplace that connects private landowners to campers, saw...

November 24, 2021

German RV With Two Massive Slideouts Is Palatial Inside

The Protec Q18 is a German motorhome that is absolutely full of interesting features. The most notable thing is that there are two slide-out panels that add nearly four feet (1.2 meters) of width to increase the living space when it's time to stop and rest. The Q18 gets its...

November 23, 2021

RV Retailer Acquires Holland RV Center, Folsom Lake RV

RV Retailer LLC (RVR) today (Nov. 22) announced the acquisitions of Holland RV Center with three stores in Southern California and Folsom Lake RV in Northern California. This expands RVR’s presence in California to six stores and total store count to 81. Modern Campground

November 23, 2021

RVDA Reveals Next Year’s Convention Dates, Launches Survey

The 2021 RV Dealer Association (RVDA)’s Convention/Expo wrapped this year’s in-person event on Nov. 11. According to the association, more than 1,560 dealers, exhibitors and industry partners attended the event – 97 percent of 2019’s total attendance numbers. RVPRO

November 23, 2021

RV INDUSTRY: Monthly, all-time shipment records set in October

The RV has already registered its best year for shipments, with two months of results still to go. The RV Industry Association reported its October survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month at 57,971 units, an increase of 22.5% compared to the 47,326 units shipped during...

November 22, 2021

Camping World Declares Quarterly Dividend

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., November 22, 2021 - Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (the "Company," "Camping World," "we," "us" or "our"), announced today that its Board of Directors declared a regular cash dividend of $0.50 per share on the Company’s Class A Common Stock. Payment is expected to be made on...

November 22, 2021

Outdoorsy in Talks for $100M EV Order

RV rental company Outdoorsy is in talks with Rivian Automotive and Ford Motor Co. to order $100 million in electric trucks and SUVs over the coming years to build out its fleet. The Austin, Texas-based Outdoorsy has seen a boom in demand during the pandemic, helping it surpass $1.5 billion in total sales....

November 22, 2021

Patrick Industries, Inc. Completes Acquisitions of Williamsburg Marine LLC and Williamsburg Furniture, Inc.

ELKHART, Ind., Nov. 22, 2021 -- Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: PATK) ("Patrick" or the "Company") announced today that it has completed the acquisitions of Indiana-based Williamsburg Marine LLC and Williamsburg Furniture, Inc. (collectively "Williamsburg"), a manufacturer of marine and motorized RV seating. Williamsburg's aggregate trailing 12-months revenue through October 2021was approximately $41 million, and the acquisitions are...

November 22, 2021

Patrick Industries, Inc. Completes Acquisitions of Williamsburg Marine LLC and Williamsburg Furniture, Inc.

ELKHART, Ind., Nov. 22, 2021 -- Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: PATK) ("Patrick" or the "Company") announced today that it has completed the acquisitions of Indiana-based Williamsburg Marine LLC and Williamsburg Furniture, Inc. (collectively "Williamsburg"), a manufacturer of marine and motorized RV seating. Williamsburg's aggregate trailing 12-months revenue through October 2021was approximately $41 million, and the acquisitions are...