Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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May 25, 2021
So you want to live the van life? How to calculate the costs
In movies and Instagram posts, living the van life can look as simple as selling your possessions and hopping in a van, but turning a vehicle into a home requires research and often a big budget. Here are tips for navigating the many costs of getting started. Marketwatch
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May 25, 2021
Dealer Registration Now Open for RV Dealers Con/Expo
Registration for the 2021 RV Dealers Convention/Expo, set for Nov. 8-12 at Paris Las Vegas, is now open, the RV Dealers Association (RVDA) announced.
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May 24, 2021
RECALL: Thule Tepui Hybox rooftop tents
A defect in certain Thule rooftop tents can cause the products to become detached from vehicles. OBJ
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May 24, 2021
Consumer Demand For Camping Gear At All-Time High
Pattern, a global e-commerce research company, analyzed market demand for outdoor and camping supplies from 2019 through March 2021. Among its findings, monthly demand for camping gear, overall (tents, lanterns, backpacks, camp stoves) is up 25 percent compared to the same period in 2020, and the category is up 86 percent...
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May 24, 2021
Forrest Street Partners Acquires Johnny’s RV Park in Mobile, Ala.
Forrest Street Partners now owns two RV parks in Alabama, after acquiring Johnny’s RV Resort, located in Theodore, near Mobile. The RV resort has 165 sites and seven cabins, plus a commercial building and pavilion housing other tenants. The boutique real estate firm plans to invest in the park by adding five more...
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May 23, 2021
Renting Out Their RV Went From Side Hustle to Full-On Business That’s Brought in $25,000 in One Month. Here’s How.
Read how four RV owners from across the U.S. have turned a pandemic into a serious business opportunity. Entrepreneur
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May 23, 2021
10 best RV resorts in the U.S., as voted by USA Today readers
A stay at these 10 luxury RV resorts, voted by USA Today readers as the best in the U.S, gives you the best of both worlds – the comforts of your own mobile home and the amenities of a five-star resort.
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May 21, 2021
KOA camping report forecasts nearly 18 MILLION campers over Memorial Day
Kampgrounds of America Inc. released results of its May KOA Monthly Research Report. It projects more than 17.8 million households will kick off the camping season over the Memorial Day weekend alone in the U.S. and Victoria Day weekend in Canada.
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May 21, 2021
Florida, Alabama Elect Not to Renew Affiliation with ARVC
The Florida and Alabama Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (Florida and Alabama ARVC) today (May 21) notified the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) that it does not plan to renew its affiliation with the Denver-based organization for 2022. For now, however, the Florida and Alabama association...
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May 21, 2021
KOA Partners to Launch Campground Resale Prog.
The KOA Resale Program, in partnership with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Floberg Real Estate, will help franchisees navigate the intricacies of campground sales. As part of the KOA Resale Program, KOA will assist franchisees in evaluating the current campground sales marketplace and work closely with owners to determine the appropriate value...
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May 21, 2021
Ford Takes in More Than 44,500 F-150 Lightning Orders in 48 Hours
As soon as Ford debuted the all-new, all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup, it offered interested customers a place in line for a refundable $100 deposit drumming up more than 44,500 reservations. What's significant about the F-150 Lightning's reservation volume isn't the number itself, but that the figure is a decent percentage of...
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May 20, 2021
Dometic Acquires Front Runner Vehicle Outfitters
On May 20, Dometic entered into an agreement to acquire Front Runner Vehicle Outfitters – a provider of high-quality roof racks, load bars, storage solutions and off-road accessories for the vehicle-based outdoor market. The transaction, expected to be effective in Q3 2021, strengthens the Front Runner and Dometic product offering...
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May 20, 2021
Ford’s Electric F-150 Set to Go On Sale Next Spring
Ford Motor has opened a major new front in the battle to dominate the fast-growing electric vehicle market. The automaker unveiled an electric version of its popular F-150 pickup truck called the Lightning. Ford’s F-Series trucks, including the F-150, make up the top-selling vehicle line in the United States, and typically generate about...
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May 20, 2021
Dozens of Motorhomes Destroyed in California Storage Yard Fire
The blaze occurred near Canyon Lake, a reservoir in Riverside County southeast of Los Angeles, the county. Thirty to 40 recreational vehicles were destroyed and a firefighter received non-life threatening injuries, the Fire Department said. ABC7
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May 19, 2021
The Best Hipcamp for Every National Park
From Maine to Alaska, Outside has done all the research on where to camp in style while visiting America’s best idea this summer. Outside
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May 19, 2021
‘Camp Collective’ Eyes Top End of RV, Glamping Mrkt.
The recent burgeoning interest in RV travel has spawned one new startup that has its sights set on fast becoming a leading system of top-end RV resorts. Camp Collective answers the need for a high-end, elevated brand experience for RVers and glampers. WCM
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May 19, 2021
KOA: New Camping Data Indicates Healthy Holiday Outlook
The KOA Monthly Research Report – May Edition indicates more than 17.8 million households will kick off their summer camping season over Memorial and Victoria Day weekends. 24% indicate extending their trip by either a day or two or the entire week before or after the long weekend. Read more...
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May 19, 2021
CRVA Reports 60% Increase in Wholesale Imports
The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association reports that RV wholesale shipments into Canada for the 1st quarter totaled 13,852 units, compared to 8,634 in 2020. That’s an increase of 60.4% year-over-year. RV-Pro
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May 19, 2021
Millions of Families Expected to Camp over Memorial Day
Despite climbing gas prices, consumers are eager to travel. Millions are expected to hit the road at the end of this month. New data from Kampgrounds of America’s May edition of the Monthly Research Report shows an estimated 18 million households will kick off their summer camping season over Memorial Day...
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May 18, 2021
‘Woodall’s Campground Management’ Refreshes Brand
Woodall’s Campground Management (WCM), a sister publication of RVBusiness, announced a rebranding that includes a shift to a new look and a new name, Woodall’s Campground Magazine in order to better market itself to a new generation of park owner/operators that have been entering the outdoor hospitality industry due to...
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May 18, 2021
Survey Finds 56M People Plan to RV This Summer
A recent survey of leisure travelers, commissioned by the RV Industry Association and conducted by Cairn Consulting, found that 31 percent are planning on going RVing this summer. The survey also showed that RVing is a year-round activity with 65 million Americans planning to take an RV trip in the next year...
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May 18, 2021
Winnebago Has a New Tiny and Affordable Camper Van
The company just unveiled a new model, the Solis Pocket, which will be entry-level and relatively affordable, delivering substantial functionality within a small, urban-friendly footprint priced under $100,000. Gear Patrol
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May 18, 2021
REI Welcomes ‘OXO Outdoor,’ New Camp Kitchen Offering Only at the Co-op
A sister brand to Hydro Flask, OXO Outdoor debuts exclusively at REI with products to tackle camp cooking and cleaning. GearJunkie
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May 18, 2021
Thor Unveils Two New Tiny Camper Vans Called Rize And Scope
With all of the creature comforts on board, both vehicles have a gross vehicle weight rating of around 8,550 pounds (3,878 kilograms). Buyers have two floor plans to choose from for each vehicle, one with a bathroom and the other without. motor1.com
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May 14, 2021
RV Retailer, LLC (“RVR”) Announces Grand Opening of RVR University Training Center in Utah
RV Retailer, LLC ("RVR") announced the grand opening of its second RVR University Training Center at its flagship 28-acre Sierra RV dealership campus in Utah. RVR also announced the launch of RVRU's Tech Mentor Program to develop a team of master technicians to train apprentice techs across RVR's 55 store...