Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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April 7, 2022
Colorado entrepreneur sparks adventure with safe, portable campfire box
Camping season is around the corner, and a Colorado startup is building an essential piece of equipment to make a campfire in a safe, sustainable way. You're In Good Company with LavaBox. The Denver Channel
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April 7, 2022
Eddie Bauer and Cabana Partner to offer Adventure Rentals
BELLEVUE, Wash., April 7, 2022/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Iconic outdoor brand, Eddie Bauer and travel-tech startup, Cabana today announce a partnership which will offer a new way to explore the Pacific Northwest in exceptional comfort. Through the partnership, the Seattle-based brands will offer adventure vans and rental gear to adventure enthusiasts. The collaboration...
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April 6, 2022
Moon Unit Is an RV Addition To Extend Your Glamping Abilities and Be One With Nature
Christian Curmei looks into a range of camping gear been dubbed as the "Moon Unit." One of the beautiful things behind this trinket is that it’s suitable for a range of vehicles and all it does is provide an extra outside living space to your camper, van, or SUV. It’s...
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April 6, 2022
Tiffin Motorhomes to Feature KING Extend Pro Cell Boosters
Tiffin Motorhomes, a division of THOR Industries, has chosen KING to supply its cell phone boosters for the Alabama-based manufacturer’s upcoming 2023 models. RV Business
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April 5, 2022
Cummins Gets $20M in Tax Breaks for Facility Expansion
The Seymour, Ind., City Council approved three tax abatements for Cummins that have an estimated $20.4 million worth of investments to promote development in the community. According to Cummins’ statement of benefits, the company plans on investing $19.4 million toward equipment and machinery. This includes $11.2 million for manufacturing equipment for an...
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April 5, 2022
Nocs Provisions Introduces Pro Issue Waterproof Binoculars
ALPINE MEADOWS, Calif. - April 5, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Nocs Provisions (https://www.nocsprovisions.com), maker of durable, adventure-ready outdoor binoculars and monoculars, is proud to introduce the new Pro Issue Waterproof Binoculars, the latest in the brand’s growing line of products designed to open to the door to new outdoor experiences. Available...
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April 5, 2022
Recreational Realty Continues Rapid Growth With Expansion Into Florida
Recreational Realty LLC (the “Company”), a leading owner, operator, and developer of specialized recreational vehicle and marine storage facilities, today announced its expansion into Florida with the acquisition of 11 premier recreational storage facilities. These transactions are expected to close within several weeks, subject to customary closing considerations. Toy Storage Nation
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April 4, 2022
Thor Boosting Electrification Focus
Thor Industries Inc. is moving forward with its eMobility strategy by doubling down on electrification of recreational vehicles. The RV manufacturer in January unveiled the strategy along with its electric motorhome and travel trailer concepts at the 2022 Florida RV SuperShow. Inside Indiana Business
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April 4, 2022
KOA Sold to Investor for $15M
An out-of-town investor paid $15 million for the KOA Holiday Campground on Baldwin County 99 in Lillian, according to Tim Herrington of Herrington Realty, who handled the transaction. The 20-acre site includes frontage on Perdido Bay. The new owner plans to upgrade the current facilities and expand the park with...
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April 4, 2022
Lippert acquires Girard Systems and Girard Products
Lippert has announced the acquisition of Girard Systems and Girard Products, a well-known RV industry supplier of awnings and tankless water heaters. The deal was completed via LCI Industries’ subsidiary firm Lippert Components Manufacturing. Camping Trade World
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April 4, 2022
Solo Stove Names Purple Orange Digital Communications as PR Agency of Record
Grapevine, TX (April 4, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Solo Stove, designers of beautiful, easy-to-use fire pits and camp stoves, announced Purple Orange Digital Communications as the company’s new Public Relations Agency of Record. Purple Orange agency, based out of Jackson Hole, WY, will oversee all media communications for the brand,...
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April 3, 2022
Police: McMinnville RV shop owner defrauds consignors out of $800K
The owner of Mac RV Sales in McMinnville was arrested Saturday after police said an investigation revealed he and his business never compensated dozens of owners selling their vehicles through his shop. According to the McMinnville Police Department, between May 2019 and April 2021, Ruben Dominic Bernt and his consignment...
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April 1, 2022
RV Retailer is On The Move
Four years ago, RV Retailer was just an idea. Today, it’s the second-largest dealership group in the country, with 94 stores (currently), more than 800 service bays and in excess of 3,500 associates in 29 states – and the Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based company still has plenty of opportunities to grow,...
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April 1, 2022
THOR to Sell Digital Apps Business
THOR Industries (NYSE: THO) is divesting its digital application business, TH2Connect LLC, in a deal valued at $81 million. The platform, which operates as Roadpass Digital, consists of multiple applications that help RV owners find campgrounds, plan road trips, and locate overnight parking. Inside Indiana Business
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March 31, 2022
RV Retailer Adds Two Dealerships in Q1
RV Retailer made two acquisitions in the first quarter of this year after acquiring 52 stores – an average of one per week – during 2021. In January, the company announced its entrance into the New England market with the acquisition of Country Camper. Country Camper has been around since 1996...
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March 31, 2022
Colorado, Rivian Announce Ambitious State Park EV Charging Plan
Officers haven’t but introduced a timeline for the set up on the park, situated simply south of Colorado Springs. Nonetheless, it’s an early sign of a extra electrified future for the state. Rivian agreed to associate with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) in early 2021 and dedicated to putting in...
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March 31, 2022
Washington State Signs Nation’s Earliest Gas Car Ban Into Law
The United States’ earliest ban on non-electric-powered cars became law in Washington state last week. Gas cars after model year 2030 will not be allowed in the state. Amid a flurry of signings that started on March 25, Washington Governor Jay Inslee made the state the earliest in the U.S....
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March 31, 2022
Outdoor Industry Association Selects Denny, ink. as Public Relations Agency of Record
BOULDER, CO (March 31, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The leading trade association for the outdoor industry, the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), today announced their partnership with public relations firm Denny, ink. Effective immediately, Denny, ink. will pilot all media interactions and associated outreach for the membership-driven trade organization. Located in the adventure...
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March 31, 2022
HitchFire Unveils The New F20 Hitch Mounted Grill
March 31, 2022 (Santa Cruz, CA) – Following the launch of the Forge 15 in 2019, HitchFire announced today the release of the F20, the next generation of their proprietary hitch mounted grills. The F20 has an impressive 20,000 BTUs of power packed into two independent burners allowing for individual...
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March 29, 2022
The Dyrt: 60% of RVers Say Gas Prices Will Affect Plans
The Dyrt, a leading app for camping with the most active online camping community, has found that record-high gas prices in the U.S. will affect the plans of more than 60% of RV and other vehicle campers in 2022. The Dyrt surveyed members of its community who said their primary...
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March 29, 2022
RVIA Analysis Shows Need for More Campsites, Amenities
With the completion of the first-ever Campground Industry Market Analysis, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) has compiled a comprehensive report that details the availability of campsites and campground amenities at federal, state, municipal and private campgrounds across the United States. RV-PRO
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March 29, 2022
Two-Thirds of Campers Plan to Take at Least One Camping Trip this Year
The new Kampgrounds of America (KOA) Monthly Research Report indicates that nearly two-thirds (64 percent) of campers expect to take a camping trip this year. With 50 percent of campers indicating they have already booked some of their trips and building on a robust 2021, the outlook for 2022 camping...
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March 29, 2022
Major RV and boat maker Winnebago says it now has a $4.4 billion worth of orders in its backlog as demand continues to rise
Winnebago Industries' towable RV backlog is now sitting at $1.87 billion while its motorhomes are back $2.21 billion and its marine products almost $278,000. The backlog of towable RVs has been recovering the fastest, but the same can't be said for Winnebago's motorized RVs or boats, according the company's most...
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March 29, 2022
Solo Brands Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2021 Results Provides Fiscal Year 2022 Outlook
GRAPEVINE, Texas--Solo Brands, Inc., (NYSE: DTC) a direct-to-consumer platform for rapidly growing lifestyle brands (the “Company,” “we” or “our”), today announced its financial results for the three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2021. The operating results in 2021 include the activity of Oru, ISLE, and Chubbies post-acquisition. The...
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March 28, 2022
Thor Industries announces changes to innovation team leadership
One of the world’s biggest producers of RVs and motorhomes, Thor Industries, has announced some personnel and leadership changes to its innovation team. McKay Featherstone, currently vice president of product development and engineering of Thor brand Airstream, has been hire as the company’s new senior vice president of global innovation....