Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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November 10, 2021
This $13,000 Hammock Comes With Its Own Camper Trailer
TAXA Outdoors partneeds up with a hammock-industry titan Kammok to update car camping with the Limited Edition Kammok Woolly Bear camper trailer. The two Texas-bred companies buddied up to create something familiar but new: the hammock camper. It’s bright, it’s built for anything, and it’s basically a small house. Is...
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November 10, 2021
Storyteller Overland Acquires GoCamp, the Peer-to-Peer Camper Van Rental Service
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. and PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 10, 2021 -- Storyteller Overland, an authentic outdoor lifestyle brand and manufacturer of the industry-leading MODE Class B RV adventure van lineup, announced that it has acquired GoCamp, the boutique camper van rental service that offers a curated selection of individually owned vans. "Storyteller Overland...
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November 9, 2021
RV PRO Celebrates ‘40 Under 40’ Award Winners in Vegas
RV PRO took the stage Monday night at the 2021 RVDA Convention/Expo to host its inaugural ‘40 Under 40’ awards ceremony at Paris Las Vegas, recognizing the top up-and-coming industry professionals. Click to see the list of ‘40 Under 40’ winners here.
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November 9, 2021
Report: Outdoor Rec Industry Worth $688B in Economic Output in 2020
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis on Tuesday released its annual report on the outdoor recreation’s impact on the U.S. economy today. Despite a very tumultuous year in 2020 caused by COVID-19, outdoor recreation still generated $688 billion in economic output and employed 4.3 million people, or 3 percent of...
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November 8, 2021
GM acquires 25% stake in electric boat company Pure Watercraft – TechCrunch
General Motors has taken a 25% stake in Seattle-based electric boating company Pure Watercraft. GM’s move reflects a broadening interest in all things EV, including boats and other vehicles, and comes as part of the automaker’s commitment to invest $35 billion in electric and autonomous technology through 2025. Techcrunch
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November 8, 2021
Wilkins RV Completes Acquisition of Great Outdoors RV
Brian Wilkins and Wilkins RV have closed on the purchase of Great Outdoors RV from Bill Clark and the Fitzpatrick Family. The acquisition includes two dealership locations in Fulton and Clay, N.Y., and expands Wilkins RV’s portfolio to six dealerships. RV-Pro
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November 8, 2021
RV Retailer, LLC (“RVR”) Acquires Out-of-Doors Mart and Airstream of Greensboro in North Carolina
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 8, 2021 - RV Retailer, LLC ("RVR") today announced the acquisition of Out-of-Doors Mart and Airstream of Greensboro in Greensboro, North Carolina. This expands RVR's presence in North Carolina to seven stores. Jon Ferrando, Chief Executive Officer and President of RVR stated, "We are excited to continue our expansion in North Carolina with our 7th...
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November 8, 2021
I’ve lived full-time in my van for years. Here are the 10 worst parts that no one talks about enough.
When it comes to the picture painted by hashtags and social media, just know the image is far from complete. Here are 10 of the major downsides to van life no one mentions. Yahoo! News
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November 6, 2021
‘It’s going to be crazy’: Snowbirds wait at campground, eager for U.S. border reopening
The Eight Flags Campground in the small windswept town of Milk River, Alta.,18 kilometres from the Canada-United States border crossing at Coutts, is full of shiny, large RVs. It's in anticipation of land and sea border crossings reopening Monday for fully vaccinated Canadians. Such crossings were closed to non-essential travel...
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November 3, 2021
RV Retailer, LLC (“RVR”) Acquires Sprad’s RV in Reno, Nevada
RV Retailer, LLC ("RVR") announced further expansion in the Western United States with the acquisition of Sprad's RV in Reno, Nevada. The addition of Sprad's RV in Reno expands RVR's geographic footprint to 76 stores in 25 states to better serve its customers. PRNewswire
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November 3, 2021
RVshare Unveils New App as the Company Hits a Milestone of 3 Million Nights Booked
AUSTIN, Texas and AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 3, 2021 -- RVshare, the world's first and largest RV rental marketplace, today unveiled a new mobile app for iOS users. The app aims to accommodate both RV owners and renters making renting an RV easier than ever before. On the heels of booking 3 million nights on the...
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November 3, 2021
Camping World (CWH) Surpasses Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Camping World came out with quarterly earnings of $1.98 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.78 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.58 per share a year ago. A quarter ago, it was expected that this recreational vehicle retailer and services provider would post earnings of $2.22 per...
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November 3, 2021
Jellystone Park’s Sales Up 47%, Franchisees Expand
Through September, sales are up 47.4% over last year, which saw a 10% jump, even though the Covid-19 pandemic delayed park openings. This will be the 15th straight year the family camping and entertainment brand has recorded annual sales growth. Jellystone Park has 75 locations in the U.S. and Canada and...
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November 2, 2021
RV Retailer Announces Acquisition of Sprad’s RV in Reno, Nev.
The Reno market has strong RV demographics with incredible parks and nearly 3,000 registrations, which is four times larger than the U.S. average RVs per capita. The addition of Sprad’s RV in Reno expands RVR’s geographic footprint to 76 stores in 25 states. RV Business
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November 2, 2021
LCI Industries Reports Record $1.2B Net Sales in 3rd Quarter
Highlighted by net sales of $1.2 billion in the third quarter, an increase of 41% year-over-year, LCI Industries (NYSE: LCII) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lippert Components Inc. reported third quarter 2021 results. RV Business
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November 2, 2021
The Dyrt Launches Commission-Free Bookings for Campgrounds
PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dyrt is disrupting the camping industry by introducing commission-free bookings for campgrounds. The No. 1 camping app, with over 30 million visits from campers per year, is ramping up efforts to help campgrounds grow their businesses. "We all know the old, soon-to-be-outdated business model,"...
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November 2, 2021
ARVC Preps For ‘Near-Record’ OHCE From Nov. 8-11
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) is expecting near-record numbers, with an expected 800 attendees from more than 450 individual campgrounds, at its upcoming Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo (OHCE) in Raleigh, N.C., from Nov. 8-11. Woodallscm.com
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November 2, 2021
It’s No Secret, Camper Numbers Up in Western States
From 2014 to 2020, states — excluding Alaska and Hawaii — saw a 39% increase in occupancy for reservable campsites during peak season, according to the report. Western states saw a 47% increase during the same time frame. Read more key findings from the Camping Crunch report on WCM
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November 1, 2021
Forest River RV Expanding into Noble County with Hundreds of New Jobs at New Facility
One of the largest RV manufacturers in North America, Forest River RV, is expanding to Ligonier, Ind., and expects to bring about 500 new jobs to Noble County, in northeast Indiana, over the next few years. Forest River RV announced the recent acquisition of three existing buildings on north Gerber Street...
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November 1, 2021
DICK’S Sporting Goods Announces Grand Opening of its Second Public Lands Store and Second Golf Galaxy Performance Center
PITTSBURGH, Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) will expand the footprint of its Public Lands outdoor concept with the grand opening of its second Public Lands store -- in Columbus, Ohio -- on Nov. 5. DICK'S, the leading U.S. golf retailer also will open its second Golf Galaxy Performance Center, a newly redesigned...
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October 31, 2021
Camping in Utah increased 77 percent in 6 years to 2020, despite Covid
A new survey shows a major increase in camping on national public lands in the past decade, with a notable spike during the pandemic. The estimated occupancy for reserved campsites in Utah in the summer months has seen a 77% increase from 2014 to 2020. Tyler McIntosh, conservation and research...
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October 28, 2021
Fun Town RV Acquires Illinois-based Tri-State RV
Fort Worth, Texas-based Fun Town RV is expanding into the tri-state area with an agreement to acquire Tri-State RV in Anna, Ill. The facility is located at 1450 E. Vienna St, and is one of the top-selling RV dealers in Illinois, Missouri and Kentucky, according to its new parent company. Tri-State RV...
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October 28, 2021
Want an RV? Prices Are 40% More Than a Year Ago
J.D. Power and Associates recently published a 2021 third-quarter report, showing increases of nearly 40% in some RV segments compared to the same time last year. (The report includes data for the last 10 model years for each segment.) The auto data analytics giant measured a 39.1% increase in travel trailer...
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October 28, 2021
Chip Shortage Wreaks Havoc on Automakers’ Quarterly Results
Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday (Oct. 27) said third-quarter net income fell 24% to $1.8 billion because of the lingering microchip shortage, but strong demand drove the automaker to again raise its full-year guidance and reinstate a quarterly cash dividend. Ford reported adjusted earnings of $3 billion before interest and taxes,...
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October 28, 2021
RVnGO becomes Official RV Rental Partner of Phoenix Raceway
Phoenix Raceway announced that RVnGO is the Official RV Rental Partner of Phoenix Raceway. The Scottsdale-based company is the presenting sponsor of camper move-in day on Nov. 1 - when campers begin rolling into Phoenix Raceway for NASCAR Championship Weekend. Phoenix Raceway