Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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November 8, 2021
GM acquires 25% stake in electric boat company Pure Watercraft – TechCrunch
General Motors has taken a 25% stake in Seattle-based electric boating company Pure Watercraft. GM’s move reflects a broadening interest in all things EV, including boats and other vehicles, and comes as part of the automaker’s commitment to invest $35 billion in electric and autonomous technology through 2025. Techcrunch
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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
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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
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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...
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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
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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
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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...
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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
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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...
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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...
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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
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October 24, 2021
Allrounder Camper Van Packs Big RV Living Into a Flexible, Tiny Home on Wheels
German shop Southvan is presenting its latest toy built for spontaneous journeys, with a flexible living space. Southvan is a small manufacturer that offers its customers a wide range of customization options for campers, including furniture and textile decors as well as exterior wrapping. Auto Evolution
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October 24, 2021
Business Insider A famed RV maker unveiled its latest over $210,000 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter camper van – see inside the new Jayco Terrain
Jayco - a longstanding RV maker owned by Thor Industries - has rolled out its latest camper van, the $210,750 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter-based 2022 Terrain. The van - which is just uder 20 feet long - can sleep two people and seat four, with swivel front driver and passenger seats, a ...