Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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July 6, 2021
Camping World Continues Expansion With Vermont Acquisition
Camping World Holdings Inc. announced a land acquisition agreement for TC’s RV dealership in St. Albans City, VT. The acquisition is anticipated to close later this summer. The property will undergo a full renovation and expansion with an anticipated opening in mid-to-late 2022. This is the company’s first location in...
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July 3, 2021
Connected Camping: The Travel Trend Bringing Work to the Great Outdoors
Camping and RV rentals are at record highs, and with improved Wi-Fi, a lure for those who can work where they choose — but is it the last hurrah? Good Housekeeping
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July 2, 2021
This national park is turning away visitors due to overcrowding
Imagine traveling across the country to visit one of the most stunning national parks in the United States only to find it’s too crowded to get inside. The influx of visitors is forcing the park to temporarily shut its gates almost daily each morning. And disappointed visitors aren’t the only consequence...
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July 2, 2021
RV LIFE Acquires RV Masterclass Educational Platform
RV LIFE Network, an RV-focused consumer software and publishing company, has acquired the educational platform RV Masterclass. The aquisition adds five educational RV Masterclass Signature Courses and dozens of articles to RV LIFE Network’s growing network of digital RV lifestyle resources. RVBusiness
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July 2, 2021
Dog spotted in crate strapped to back of RV in B.C. heat wave seized by SPCA
Numerous motorists spotted a distressed German shepherd in a crate strapped to the back of a travelling RV on a B.C. highway last week amid blistering temperatures. The BC SPCA said Friday the RCMP was able to trace the owner of the dog and were successful in getting a warrant...
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July 2, 2021
Indiana’s parks and preserves land $57M in upgrades
Indiana’s state parks, forests and trails—long starving for cash and maintenance—will receive a $57 million boost this year that includes money for improvements at nearly 50 state properties and the first new state park inn in more than 80 years. Indianapolis Business Journal
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July 1, 2021
Anchorage RV rental company ordered to pay $110,000 over unfair treatment of tourists
The state attorney general’s office filed the civil action against Alaska Motor Home Inc. in 2019 because allegedly, the company’s owners took advantage of dozens of tourists in 2017 and 2018, charging exorbitant fees or canceling on short notice to rent vehicles to customers willing to pay higher prices. Anchorage...
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June 30, 2021
Springdale, Zion National Park work to recover after extensive flood damage; hotel a total loss
A day after a major flash flood hit Zion National Park and its surrounding community, the resulting damage is proving to be even worse than initially thought. More than 1 1/2 inches of rain came down within an hour Tuesday afternoon causing a major flash flood that seemingly leaked out...
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June 30, 2021
Winnebago grapples with a ‘year’s worth of demand’ in backlog
The company is planning to invest in ways to increase production to keep up with demand, but CEO Michael Happe noted that supply chain constraints are currently holding back "operations from reaching full production capacity." Supply Chain Dive
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June 29, 2021
Wholesale RV Values Climb to New Records
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,” according to Eric Lawrence, principal analyst, specialty markets, at Black Book. RV-PRO
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June 29, 2021
The First Electric Camper Van Is around the Corner
The London Electric Vehicle Company revealed renderings of what such a model could look like after partnering with camping vehicle specialist Wellhouse Leisure, and it's headed into production at the end of 2021. Autoweek
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June 29, 2021
Amazing Compact Camper Trailer Expands To Three Times Its Size
Beauer 3X camper trailer which, at a glance, may look like a small two-person caravan but it can actually expand to three times its size at the touch of a button. It takes about 60 seconds to get it transformed into a 129 square foot (12 square meters) four-person camper....
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June 25, 2021
Lender Compliance Technologies Raises $4.15 Million in Series A Funding
Lender Compliance Technologies (LCT), a company that specializes in compliance solutions for automotive, RV, marine, and powersports lenders, has raised a funding round led by a team of seasoned software entrepreneurs and joined by Automotive Ventures and Driven Capital Partners for the ongoing development of technology solutions to help lenders...
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June 24, 2021
Report: Seventh Straight Record-Breaking Month for RV Shipments
The RV Industry Association’s May 2021 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 49,241 units, becoming the best May wholesale shipment total on comparable record. May 2021 shipments were an increase of 75.9 percent compared to the 27,999 units shipped during May 2020, the first...
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June 24, 2021
Outdoorsy raises $120M to support accelerated marketplace growth and rapid expansion of insurtech division, Roamly
AUSTIN, Texas and NEW YORK, June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Outdoorsy, the most-trusted global online RV rental and outdoor travel marketplace, announced today that it has raised $120 million in equity and debt financing. The $120 million raise includes a $90 million private placement equity round led by Moore Strategic Ventures, ADAR1 Partners, Monashee Capital, SiriusPoint Ltd, (NYSE: SPNT), and Convivialite Ventures,...
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June 23, 2021
‘Active bears’ force North Carolina campground to extend ban on tents, park says
Tents and soft-sided campers are now prohibited at Mount Pisgah Campground through July 1. The additional time maintains camper’s safety while wildlife biologists and park staff continue their work to redirect bears to natural food sources away from this location. Last week, officials said a young bear had been approaching...
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June 23, 2021
120-Site Park Under Construction in Jackson, Wyo.
More than 20 RV parks used to be scattered around Jackson, Wyo., but in recent years the number has dwindled to a handful. Blame the changing nature of the American vacation and also the soaring value of land in the Hole. But Chatham is bucking the trend, opening a new...
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June 23, 2021
Camping with cannibas: Harrison campground welcomes weed
At 4:20 p.m. most afternoons, guests at Camp Laughing Grass gather around the pavilion for happy hour. Unlike most happy hour gatherings, however, you will not find low priced cocktails or discounted appetizers. Instead, you’ll find happy campers passing around a blunt or joint. Portland Press Herald
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June 23, 2021
Winnebago Sees Q3 Revenues More Than Double
Revenues for the Fiscal 2021 third quarter ended May 29, 2021, were $960.7 million, an increase of 138.7 percent compared to $402.5 million for the Fiscal 2020 period, and a sequential increase of 14.4 percent over the Fiscal 2021 second quarter. Gross profit was $169.6 million, an increase of 429.6...
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June 23, 2021
$27M Camp Cedar Forced to Delay Opening Again
Ohio’s Kings Island said the opening of Camp Cedar, the $27 million “luxury” campground and resort, has been delayed again due to construction delays, according to WYMT. The site, with room for RV travelers, park guests and other vacationers was originally scheduled to open around June 14 but was delayed until June 24 a...
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June 22, 2021
As offices shut down for Covid, workers bought vans and hit the road — and some don’t want to return
As vaccines roll out and states start to open up, some workers are returning to their offices, but for many of those who’ve adopted the van life, there is no end in sight to their life on the road. CNBC
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June 22, 2021
Mobile hotel firm Cabana secures $10M in Series A funding
Cabana, a travel-tech startup offering a luxe mobile hotel experience, has secured $10 million in Series A financing bringing the company’s total capital investment to $15 million. Cabana has expanded its locations from the Seattle market to Los Angeles, growing its fleet size to 35 vans and 15 individuals to...
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June 22, 2021
2020 RV Industry Profile Now Available
The RV Industry Association’s 2020 RV Industry Profile has been released. The annual report provides a detailed look at RV production and shipment statistics, including historical comparisons of shipment data and unit dollar volume, as well as production breakdowns by product type and shipment destination. Check out key findings at RV-PRO
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June 22, 2021
Camping World Continues Expansion of RV Dealer Network in Ohio with Development Plans in the Greater Columbus and East Cleveland Areas
Camping World announced that it has executed purchase agreements for the planned development of two new RV SuperCenters on approximately 15 acres of land in Sunbury, Ohio and 15 acres of land in Madison, Ohio. Camping World currently has four locations in the state of Ohio and plans to open...
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June 22, 2021
AAA: 48M Americans Plan Independence Day Getaway
More than 47.7 million Americans will take to the nation’s roadways and skies this Independence Day (July 1–5), as travel volumes are expected to nearly fully recover to pre-pandemic levels. In fact, this will be the second-highest Independence Day travel volume on record, trailing only 2019. Overall, just 2.5% fewer...