Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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April 21, 2022
Rouser Camper Trailer Is Built on the Idea That an RV Just Needs To Be Cheap and Work
You don't need a whole bunch of cash just to own a trailer that offers you a place to rest your head at night and be able to carry some cargo. Such is the case with the Rouser, an RV built by the team members at Runaway Campers, made in Florida,...
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April 21, 2022
Sawyer Products Launches Personal Water Filtration Bottle
SAFETY HARBOR, FL – April 21, 2022/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Sawyer, the leader in technologically advanced outdoor solutions for protection against sun, bugs, water & injuries–everything from topical insect repellents to the top-of-the-line water filters, officially launches the Sawyer Bottle Water Filtration System. Now available through Sawyer’s trusted retail partners, Sawyer’s Water Filtration...
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April 21, 2022
Geartrade’s UnNew Marketplace Keeps Over 45,000 Units of Equipment and Apparel out of the Landfill for 2021
Salt Lake City, Utah (Friday, April 21, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Geartrade (geartrade.com), the online marketplace for UnNew outdoor gear and apparel, this week announced annual ecommerce gear retention statistics including the resale/reuse of 45,590 outdoor goods in 2021, and the resale/reuse of nearly 17,000 outdoor goods in the first quarter of 2022....
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April 20, 2022
KOA: 71% of Campers Say Gas Prices Affecting Plans
The KOA Monthly Research Report – April Edition indicates that 38% of campers who have not traveled for a year or more plan to take at least one camping trip in 2022. However, increasing gas prices are a consideration for campers, with 71% saying fluctuations in fuel costs will impact...
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April 19, 2022
Does the National Park Service’s Reservation System Shut Out Non-White, Low-Income Campers?
New research in the Journal of Park and Recreation Administration suggests that the federal government’s online reservation system may exclude lower-income and, in some cases, non-white campers. Researchers at the University of Montana find that wealthier, white campers are more likely to make reservations for campsites at United States national parks....
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April 19, 2022
Campers Inn RV Acquires Little Dealer Little Prices in Ariz.
Campers Inn RV announced that it is moving forward with its previously announced westward expansion by acquiring Little Dealer Little Prices (LDLP) and its three locations in Mesa, Phoenix and Prescott Valley, Ariz. With these new locations, Campers Inn RV will now have 33 dealerships across the U.S. RV Business
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April 19, 2022
RV Aftermarket Conference To Open Registration April 25
Registration for the RV Industry Association's annual industry conference centered on the RV aftermarket segment will launch this coming Monday, April 25th. The 51st RV Aftermarket Conference will take place August 8-11 in San Antonio, TX. RVIA
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April 19, 2022
Richmond group opens $8M RV park and marina in Charles City
The group, led by Yogi Singh, had an idea to rezone the old Blue Heron Marina into a revamped site with dozens of leasable RV lots, an upgraded inn and restaurant and modernized boat slips. Richmond Biz Sense
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April 19, 2022
Lippert launches mobile care unit to support thousands of team members
The Elkhart-based company showcased its brand-new Mobile Care Unit (MCU) – a custom-designed 30-foot RV that will travel to plants across Northern Indiana to provide free primary services to staff regardless of whether they are members of the company’s employee-sponsored medical plan. Those services include acute care, chronic disease management,...
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April 19, 2022
Hipcamp and REI Partner to Champion Women’s Mental Health via #WeHikeToHeal for Second Year
SAN FRANCISCO-- For the second consecutive year, Hipcamp and REI will partner to sponsor Outdoor Journal Tour's #WeHikeToHeal, a month-long outdoor wellness initiative focused on improving mental health outcomes for women across the United States. This continued partnership marks the brands’ shared commitment to promoting access to the outdoors and encouraging diversity in outdoor spaces....
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April 18, 2022
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville chain to open resort, RV park in Poconos
Margaritaville, the resort chain company inspired by singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, will open a resort village on the site of the Pocono Manor, which was destroyed by fire in 2019. The resort will feature a hotel, bars and restaurants, a recreation vehicle park, a dog park and other amenities. The Citizen's...
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April 18, 2022
RVshare Partners with DigiSure to Offer the Most Trusted RV Rental Insurance and Protection
AUSTIN, Texas and AKRON, Ohio and SAN FRANCISCO, April 18, 2022 -- RVshare, the first and largest RV rental marketplace, together with insurance technology platform DigiSure today announce a partnership enabling RVshare to bring insurance and protection in-house. As a leading insurance technology platform, DigiSure is the preeminent program partner for mobility and shared economy businesses. Together with...
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April 18, 2022
Industrial Revolution Bolsters Leadership Team with New Hires
Seattle, WA – April 18, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ Industrial Revolution, the Seattle manufacturer and distributor of innovative outdoor products, is pleased to announce the addition of Jeffrey King and Chris Teeuwen to its leadership team. King will lead strategic planning processes and accounting operations as the Vice President of Finance,...
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April 15, 2022
The Quietest Parks in the U.S.
Similar to the International Dark-Sky Association’s efforts to protect and preserve the night skies from light pollution, Quiet Parks status helps protect places largely lacking noise pollution. In 2019, QPI gave the first Quiet Park award to the Zabalo River in the Ecuadorean Amazon rainforest, home of the Cofán people. Since then,...
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April 14, 2022
Camping World Expands into RV, Marine Furniture Business
Lincolnshire, Ill.-based Camping World Holdings Inc. (CWHI) has entered the RV and marine furniture business sectors with its Allure and other acquired legacy brands that are supplying both OEMs and dealers direct and available to consumers via the company’s network of Camping World outlets across the U.S. RVBusiness
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April 13, 2022
The Top 15 Amenities You’ll Find in a Luxury RV
Curious about why so many people are obsessed with luxury travel trailers? Read on to discover the top 15 amenities that you will find in a luxury RV. Intelligent Living
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April 13, 2022
Margaritaville Announces Strategic Investment by Rockpoint
Margaritaville Enterprises LLC ("Margaritaville") today announced it has partnered with Boston-based private equity real estate firm Rockpoint, through a common equity investment by affiliates of Rockpoint in the company, as part of a recapitalization of certain minority investors. The strategic partnership aligns Margaritaville’s asset-light, lifestyle brand platform with Rockpoint’s fundamental...
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April 13, 2022
Roamly Launches Global Travel Insurance Product
AUSTIN, Texas, April 13, 2022 -- The concept of traveling internationally again became even more appealing today as Roamly, the first embedded insurtech for travel enthusiasts with unique RV insurance offerings, announced the launch of its Global Travel Insurance product. Designed with international travelers in mind — those traveling from Europe to the U.S. and vice versa — this...
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April 12, 2022
Dine, Work and Play with the New Helinox Café Chair and Café Table
BERKELEY, Calif. - April 12, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Helinox, the brand that created the category of lightweight, portable furniture, today introduces the Café Chair and Café Table, a new set of products that demonstrate the brand’s dedication to innovative, packable furniture that enhances the outdoor experience. Providing a comfortable,...
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April 12, 2022
Luxury RV resort, cabins, waterpark, restaurant in the works for Ouachita Parish
Private investors are bringing a $15 million dollar luxury RV resort to Camp Road just outside West Monroe. Officials say it will have a lazy river, water slides, a splash pad, a kid pool, and an area for the adults. Knoe
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April 12, 2022
A $2 million renovation will transform the former Gander Outdoors in Howard into a Camping World | Streetwise
First it was Gander Mountain, then Gander Outdoors. Now the retail space at 2323 Woodman Drive will soon become a Camping World retail outlet. The Howard Gander Mountain location closed in August of 2017 after the business declared bankruptcy. Camping World Holdings purchased Gander Mountain's assets and began re-opening stores,...
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April 12, 2022
Big Rig Media Continues To Expand Multi-park RV Property Owner Portfolio
LA QUINTA, Calif. (April 12, 2022) – Big Rig Media, the recognized leader in providing high-growth modern marketing solutions to the outdoor hospitality industry and specializing in RV parks and resorts, continues to grow its multi-property client roster now working with over 30 multi-property RV resort owners who represent a combined...
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April 11, 2022
Ruffwear Launches New 2022 Spring Collection
BEND, OR (April 11, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Ruffwear, the leading manufacturer of performance dog gear built to inspire dog and human connections outdoors, is excited to launch two new collections for Spring 2022. The Camp & Hike and Backpacking Collections offer gear that provides durability for camp life and...
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April 11, 2022
American Coach Extends Partnership with Four-Time Indy 500 Champ
Hélio Castroneves, the race car driver and fan favorite who won his fourth Indy 500 championship last year, is continuing his partnership with American Coach. RV Pro
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April 11, 2022
Don’t Call it ‘Kamping’: K.O.A. Goes After the Luxury Market
The well-known network of budget-focused campgrounds has introduced a new brand to focus on glampers. The company’s head explains the move. NY Times (paywall)