Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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March 16, 2022
I traveled the US for 7 months with my family for just $5,000, thanks to a few smart moves I made with our house and RV
In August of 2020, author Kelly Burch bought an RV, despite the fact that she never once spent a night in one. She packed the kids and headed out, and over the next seven months, visited 33 states, racking up more than 16,000 miles. The trip was priceless, but in actuality...
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March 16, 2022
Netflix drops trailer for Barack Obama’s national parks documentary series
On Tuesday, Netflix dropped its trailer for Our Great National Parks, a five-part nature documentary series about the wildlife found in national parks across the globe. The narrator? Former President Barack Obama himself. The show is just one of several projects in the works from Obama's production company, Higher Ground. Mashable
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March 15, 2022
Winnebago is First RV Brand to Produce 500,000 Motorhomes
The 500,000th motorhome is the popular Revel, a model introduced four years ago that embodies Winnebago’s continuous innovation and proven ability to meet customers’ evolving needs. RVBusiness
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March 15, 2022
RVshare Appoints Co-Founder of Qunar, a Chinese Online Travel Platform, and Former Dentalcorp CMO to its Board of Directors
RVshare, the largest peer-to-peer RV rental marketplace, welcomes Fritz Demopoulos, a co-founder of Qunar, one of China's largest online travel platforms, and Reetu Gupta, former Chief Marketing Officer of Dentalcorp (DNTL.TO) to its board of directors. PR Newswire
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March 15, 2022
Ford to Ship ‘Incomplete’ Explorers Due to Chip Shortage
Ford Motor Co. is working to get dealers and customers their Ford Explorers sooner by shipping some units without rear seat controls for the heating, ventilation and air conditioning, a company spokesperson told the Detroit Free Press on Saturday. RVPRO
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March 15, 2022
Never Been Camping? This Colorado Hotel Will Teach You How
A Colorado hotel wants to teach you how to camp in the friendly confines of a deck overlooking the renowned Rocky Mountains summit, Pikes Peak. Sunset
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March 15, 2022
NEMO Announces New Car Camping Gear for 2022
Dover, NH—March 15, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - NEMO, the award-winning, independent designer of outdoor gear and accessories built to improve the adventure experience, is excited to announce its 2022 line of luxury car camping gear focused on making the great outdoors more comfortable, warmer and easier to enjoy. NEW! Aurora Highrise™ 4P/6P ($399.95...
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March 14, 2022
American Outdoor Brands to Acquire Grilla Grills
American Outdoor Brands, an industry leading provider of products and accessories for rugged outdoor enthusiasts, forged an agreement to purchase Grilla Grills, a privately owned provider of barbecue grills, Wi-Fi-enabled wood pellet grills, smokers, accessories and modular outdoor kitchens. The transaction amounted to $27 million in cash, or approximately $24...
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March 14, 2022
A Whole Lotta Public Land Is ‘Landlocked’ and Inaccessible
Landlocked public lands are pieces of land owned by all of us that are surrounded by private land. Many times, either the government or land conservancies will try to buy the private land to allow access to the public lands within. But that often can’t happen. There are nearly 16...
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March 14, 2022
Lazydays Holdings, Inc. Rejects Proposal from B. Riley Financial, Inc
TAMPA, Fla., March 14, 2022 -- Lazydays Holdings, Inc. ("Lazydays" or the "Company") (NasdaqCM: LAZY) announced today that its Board of Directors has unanimously rejected the B. Riley non-binding, unsolicited proposal to acquire the Company for $25.00 per share, as set forth in the B. Riley March 9, 2022 public letter. The Lazydays Board of Directors...
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March 14, 2022
12 of the Best Places to Camp in U.S. State Parks
It doesn't matter if you're looking for a well-developed RV site with all the bells and whistles or a wooded tent spot far from any sort of road or development, there's a state park campsite for you. To lend a hand — there are over 10,000 state parks, after all...
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March 14, 2022
Solo Stove Cooks up Excitement with Portable Pizza Oven
GRAPEVINE, Texas (March 14, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Solo Stove, designer of simple, ingenious, easy-to-use smokeless fire pits, today announces the launch of Pi, an adaptive and accessible stand-alone backyard pizza oven with a lifetime warranty. Pi provides an efficient yet timeless pizza-making experience, with a design optimized for heat distribution and...
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March 11, 2022
Ford, PG&E to test electric truck as power source for homes
Ford and the California utility will test the ability of Ford’s new F-150 Lightning EV to send power flowing back to a house and connect with the grid. Automotive News
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March 10, 2022
Roamly crosses major milestone, books over $40 million in premium in the last 12 months
Global insurtech for embedded insurance surpasses $40 million in premium following a strong year of growth, as sales for its new RV insurance product increased by 222% Roamly, the insurtech for embedded insurance in the travel and enthusiast market, announced today that it has booked more than $40 million in premium over the last...
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March 10, 2022
Lazydays Holdings, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2021 Financial Results
Lazydays Holdings, Inc. ("Lazydays" or the "Company") (NasdaqCM: LAZY) announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 and commented on how business and key initiatives were progressing in the first quarter of 2022. Fourth Quarter Financial Results and Highlights: Revenues for the fourth quarter were $322.5...
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March 10, 2022
New hydration insulation technology by Gregory keeps water cold twice as long as standard packs
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (March 10, 2022) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Gregory Mountain Products, the long-time leader in backpack design and innovation, unveils three new families of daypacks for fall 2022. The Tempo H2O and women’s Pace H2O define a brand-new category for Gregory with insulation technology that keeps water cold twice as...
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March 9, 2022
Canadian Wholesale RV Shipments Jump 97.9% in 2021
The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association reports that RV Wholesale Shipments into Canada for the 4th quarter ending Dec.31 totaled 13,354 units compared to 9,050 in 2020, representing an increase of 47.6%. Total RV wholesale shipments into Canada for the year totaled 57,701 versus 29,150 units in 2020, representing an increase...
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March 9, 2022
Thor Industries (THO) Tops Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Thor Industries, which belongs to the Zacks Building Products - Mobile Homes and RV Builders industry, posted revenues of $3.88 billion for the quarter ended January 2022, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 9.07%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $2.73 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four...
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March 9, 2022
Volkwagen Officially Unveils the ID. Buzz: A Microbus for Modern Times
It’s been a long case of try and try again, but Volkswagen is finally rolling out the long-awaited replacement for its iconic Microbus — though U.S. buyers will have to sit tight, as the new VW ID. Buzz won’t make it to this side of the Atlantic for another year....
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March 8, 2022
As fuel prices rise, RV owners may spend 30% more on fuel this year than in 2021
An RV Industry Association spokesperson told WSBT that the worry is not on the production of RVs or the demand, but they do expect travelers to limit how far they go. High fuel prices and the recession in 2008 hit the RV industry hard. WSBT
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March 8, 2022
The most luxurious RV resorts across America
Many people associate camping with roughing it, but those people have never visited a deluxe RV park. Some have all the trappings of a posh hotel, with spas, restaurants, and family activities. MSN
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March 8, 2022
Forbes Names Outdoorsy One of America’s Best Startup Employers For Third Year in a Row
AUSTIN, Texas, March 8, 2022 -- Outdoorsy, the most-trusted and only global online RV rental and outdoor travel marketplace, has been named one of America's Best Startup Employers in 2022 by Forbes Media. This marks the third year in a row Outdoorsy has been recognized by Forbes on its exclusive list of the 500...
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March 8, 2022
L Catterton Acquires Taxa Outdoors
Houston, Tx. and Greenwich, Conn. March 8, 2022 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Taxa Outdoors (“Taxa”), the leading manufacturer of lightweight, mobile habitats for outdoor adventure, today announced that it has been acquired by the Growth Fund of L Catterton, the largest global consumer-focused private equity firm. RX3 Growth Partners, a growth equity...
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March 8, 2022
Travel Supplemented: Matador Introduces Durable and Waterproof Pill Canister
BOULDER, Colo. (Mar. 8, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Matador Travel Equipment, the award-winning producer of high-performance travel equipment, today introduced its new Waterproof Pill Canister, an ultralight and durable case engineered to keep pills and supplements dry and organized during travel. The food-safe and dishwasher-safe design offers an airtight and waterproof...
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March 7, 2022
Almost 24,000 attend successful Japan Camping Car Show
The largest celebration of campervans and motorhomes in Japan, the Japan Camping Car Show 2022, was declared a success by organisers when it took place in Chiba City in February. The show, which is in its 12th year, gathered together one of its largest exhibiting line-ups ever with more than 280...