Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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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...
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March 7, 2022
The Dyrt’s ‘Camping Report’ Spotlights Changing Landscape
The Dyrt, one of the leading apps for camping with an active camping community in the world, has released an in-depth and comprehensive look at the industry with the 2022 Camping Report. RV Business
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March 7, 2022
Magma’s Crossover Series Grill Wins Innovation Award at 2022 Miami International Boat Show
LAKEWOOD, Calif., (March 7, 2022)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Magma Products’ new Crossover Series grill, a portable system that transforms from stove into a pizza oven, grill and griddle, won the 2022 Miami Innovation Award for Furnishings and Interior Parts at the Miami International Boat Show. “The modular Magma Crossover Series grill changes...
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March 5, 2022
Camping in the Grand Canyon Is About to Get More Expensive
Beginning July 1, the cost of camping below the rim of the iconic Grand Canyon will increase to $12 a person per night. The price hike is meant to offset a government funding deficit and to cover expenses for operating backcountry information centers and permit offices at Grand Canyon National...
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March 5, 2022
Luxury RV park in Saudi Arabia is beyond amazing
Saudi Arabia has also climbed onto the RV craze. Comparable to RV parts in USA and Canada, Caravan by Habitas AlUla is surrounded by sandstone cliffs and palm groves and consists of 22 Airstream trailers available for rent. Each trailer comes with a view and private outdoor deck. Guests can get...
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March 3, 2022
New Mich. Bill Targets Frivolous Campground Lawsuits
House Bill 5862 would provide an owner or employee of a private campground immunity from civil liability for physical harm or property damage resulting from an inherent risk of camping. The bill details examples of inherent risks, such as features of the natural world, lack of lighting, weather, campfires, wildlife,...
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March 3, 2022
REI Employees Successfully Vote to Unionize
It was an overwhelming “yes.” In an 88-14 vote, employees at the Manhattan REI voted to approve a union. It’s the first REI to do so, and follows on the heels of chains like Starbucks seeing similar union drives in the service and retail sector. Adventure Journal
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March 2, 2022
Dometic Grows Marine Presence with Treeline Acquisition
Dometic has entered into an agreement to acquire Treeline Capital LLC, a leading provider of value-adding engineered Service & Aftermarket products and Mobile Power Solutions for the North American Marine market under the CDI Electronics and Balmar brands, according to a release. RV Business
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March 1, 2022
More National Parks are Requiring Time Entry Passes
RVers and camping enthusiasts who plan to visit some of the nation’s most popular national parks this summer may need to reserve more than their campsites. Campers who do not already have a reservation for a campsite or rental accommodation will need to reserve a “timed-entry” pass through recreation.gov simply to drive...
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March 1, 2022
New RV shipments now projected to slow as year progresses
The RV Industry Association is still bullish on the number of units it will sell in 2022. It pulled back a bit from early projections that it would again top 600,000 shipped units. The group’s latest projects show the industry might just miss the 600,000 benchmark it surpassed in 2021....
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March 1, 2022
Jeep Will Fully Electrify First Model in 2023, ‘Every SUV Segment’ by 2025
Jeep is set to go electric in a big way. Barely a year after rolling out its first plug-in hybrid, the Wrangler 4xe, it will add a plug-in hybrid version of the new Grand Cherokee later this year, with company officials hinting that a Wagoneer 4xe is also in the...
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February 28, 2022
Longtime St. Augustine Ocean Grove RV Resort sold to hotel investors Key International
Key International — the development parent company of Embassy Suites — has purchased the Ocean Grove RV Resort for a sale price of $15.1 million, in cooperation with partners Wexford Real Estate Investors. St. Augustine Record
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February 28, 2022
‘The shine came off once I bought it’: RV sales surged due to COVID, and not everyone is thrilled
A large number of Americans became RV owners during the pandemic. Many are happy with their purchase and the sales show no sign of slowing, but there are some owners who note that rising travel costs and growing crowds have made RV travel more difficult. USA Today
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February 28, 2022
Solar-loaded Ford PHEV camper van powers low-emission adventures
Scotland's Campervan Co was one of the first companies out there to specialize in hybrid camper vans, and now it's expanding its lineup with the all-new Eco Evolution. Still in the prototype stages, the new camper skips the small, secondhand Japanese vans central to Campervan Co's other mini-RVs in favor of a...
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February 27, 2022
Nissan partnered with a camper van maker to create a tiny home on wheels available in Germany this summer — see inside
Nissan's European arm announced its partnership with European camper van maker Dethleffs to turn the Nissan Primstar van into a tiny home on wheels, the Seaside by Dethleffs. Nissan will be rolling out its latest build to some dealerships in Germany as soon as this summer. Insider
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February 25, 2022
The 30 Best National Parks in the World
The parks on this list span six continents and tens of millions of acres, offering excellent fodder for any nature-addicted traveler looking to jump-start their wanderlust and plan the next adventure. From Costa Rica to Croatia, Outside uncovered the very best.