Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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July 27, 2021
RV Market Suffering Same Shortages Plaguing Many Industries
The pandemic forced factories that make RVs to shut down temporarily. When they came back online, manufacturers faced supply chain issues that continue to this day. Shortages from lumber to furniture and appliances are keeping RV makers from getting projects finished. CBS
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July 27, 2021
Virtual RV Event Gears Up for Fifth Annual Rendition
Full-Time Freedom Week, the largest virtual consumer RV event since 2017, is back Sept 20- 24 for its fifth annual event with more than 25 educational and inspirational presentations about the RV lifestyle for vacationers, weekend warriors and even full-timers.
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July 26, 2021
RV Industry’s June Shipment Report Concludes Record-Setting Quarter
Results for the RV Industry Association’s June 2021 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 50,706 units, an increase of 25.3% compared to the 40,462 units shipped during June 2020; this June was also the best on comparable record being up 7% against the 47,416...
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July 26, 2021
Kelley Blue Book: Electrified Vehicle Sales Spike 201% in Q2
According to an analysis of Q2 2021 data from Kelley Blue Book, sales of pure EVs surpassed 100,000 units in the quarter – a first – and hybrid sales were over 250,000 units. Sales of electrified vehicles for Q2 climbed a staggering 201.1% year-over-year, reaching beyond 375,000 total combined EVs...
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July 25, 2021
Indiana RV manufacturers get Michigan grants
Recreational Vehicle manufacturers Cruiser RV and Heartland Recreational Vehicles have received economic development grants from the State of Michigan in support of two new manufacturing campuses in Sturgis which are expected to support 450 new jobs in St. Joseph County. WTBV
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July 25, 2021
Would you rather sleep in an Airstream than a tent? Glamping sites are ramping up across the US
AutoCamp Cape Cod opened in April in partnership with Boston-based developers Blue Flag Partners and the latest from California-based AutoCamp, a luxury Airstream glamping company, which began in 2013 in Santa Barbara, just before the glamping – that is, glamorous camping – trend took off. USA Today
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July 24, 2021
KOA July Survey Finds Number of Campers Continues to Climb
Kampgrounds of America (KOA)'s monthly research report reveals good news for the campground industry. According to research conducted in July, KOA projects 53.5 million households will take a camping trip in 2021. Data suggests that 24.5 million campers will venture out in July. KOA also notes impressive growth among new campers,...
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July 22, 2021
Leisure Days RV Group rolls into summer expansion mode with acquisition of dealership, campground
Ottawa-based Leisure Days RV Group is further expanding its Canadian operations with the acquisition late last month of a new dealership, Hiemstra Trailer Sales in London, Ont. The purchase of the firm, which has been in operation for more than 50 years, expands Leisure Days’ footprint in southwestern Ontario and...
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July 22, 2021
Tom Hanks Selling His Custom Airstream With 24 Years Of Movie History
It was his personal trailer during filming for countless blockbuster movies since 1993. The trailer will cross the auction block with Bonhams during the Quail Lodge Auction in Carmel, California on August 13.
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July 21, 2021
Younger travelers fuel boom in RV ‘glamping’ amid pandemic
This summer, many people are swapping those small tents for spacious RVs to elevate their experience in the great outdoors. And four out of five bookers on RVShare last year were new to their RV rental platform. Fox5
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July 21, 2021
Wholesale RV Values Set New Records, But Increases Slowing
“The values of used RVs sold at wholesale auctions rose across the board once again last month. Consumer demand continues to be red hot, and dealer inventories remain far below average,” said Eric Lawrence, principal analyst, specialty markets, at Black Book, in his monthly report. “Auction volumes dropped noticeably last month,...
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July 19, 2021
RBFF Fishing Study Finds Spike In First-Time Fishing Participants
A new study from the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation (RBFF) found first time fishing participants climbed to 4.4 million in 2020, a surge of 42 percent year-over-year. SGMedia
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July 19, 2021
As Remote Work Grows In Popularity, RVer Job Exchange Offers Opportunities Beyond Traditional Workcamping
With the acclaim following Nomadland’s release and awards received, the world has learned a bit about the often-overlooked RV lifestyle and the people who enjoy it. Though workcamping and seasonal jobs, as depicted in the film, are common sources of income for RVers, the pandemic has expedited a rise in remote...
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July 19, 2021
REI drops its first full feature film, “Camp Yoshi”
Back in May, REI announced its latest venture — REI Co-op Studios film company. The studio’s first project was its short film series, “The Trees Remember.” Now, it’s debuting a full feature film, highlighting a Black family in Oregon who started learning how to get outdoors and created Camp Yoshi in the process....
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July 19, 2021
80 large fires have consumed more than 1 million acres across western parts of the US
There are currently 80 large wildfires raging in 13 states across the US, burning more than 1 million acres, mostly in western states, according to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC).
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July 19, 2021
Canada will open its borders to fully vaccinated Americans on Aug. 9
Calling all campers and travelers, Canada will open its borders to fully vaccinated Americans on Aug. 9 the Public Health Agency of Canada has said.
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July 19, 2021
Foam Shortage Affects RV, Other Industries
Foam is in short supply nationwide, causing delayed deliveries for a myriad of products made with the padding, including furniture, mattresses, vehicles, boats, RVs and appliances, USA Today reported.
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July 15, 2021
Thor Motor Coach Teams Up with Actor/Producer Jaime Camil
Jaime Camil, one of the most influential Latin American figures globally, teams up with Thor Motor Coach for a new motorhome. During the pandemic, Camil rented a motorhome and fell in love with the lifestyle. yahoo!finance
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July 15, 2021
Old Meets New with Vintage-Inspired Cortes Campers Trailer
For such a vintage-looking RV, it’s hard to believe that Cortes Campers’ 17-foot Travel Trailer makes any kind of departure from the campers of yore. But looks can be deceiving, and the startup’s appeal lies on its heritage-looking product with totally modern guts. RV Business
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July 14, 2021
Bear activity forces Colorado campground to only allow hard-sided campers or trailers
An increase in bear activity has forced the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) to allow only hard-sided campers or trailers at Chapman Campground until further notice. Day-use at Chapman is also prohibited, White River National Forest officials said. A black bear that has been causing problems has been coming into the...
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July 14, 2021
Jellystone Seeing Increased Interest From Investors
As a record number of families pack Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts this year, according to company officials, an increasing number of commercial real estate investors are staking their futures in the brand, notes a press release from Leisure Systems Inc. (LSI), a company that franchises more than 75 Jellystone Parks...
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July 12, 2021
The Best Campground in Every State
With more campers than ever expected to hit the outdoors this summer, Outside asked its writers and editors for their favorite unique sites across the country, tapping into a wealth of local intel and expertise.
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July 12, 2021
Remote Vacations Are On the Rise, but Not the Way You Think
Results from a recent survey by VacationRenter found that half of the survey’s 1,027 respondents had taken a remote getaway, the majority having stayed in a cabin around one to three hours away from their homes. And almost half of those who went on vacation stayed in a cabin off the grid, 83...
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July 12, 2021
Camping World and Overton’s to Launch Exclusive Collection of Nautica Marine, Water and Outdoor Products
Camping World announced the launch of Nautica branded products for the marine, water and outdoor marketplace. The new assortment of Nautica branded marine furniture and water recreation equipment, which is exclusive to the U.S. and Canada, caters to life on the water, a key outdoor activity of the RV and...
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July 11, 2021
Western Fires Burn Over 300K Acres Across 6 States
More than 300,000 acres are burning across six states across the western United States on Sunday as the region battled yet another brutal heat wave that shattered records and strained power grids. USA Today