Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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October 27, 2020
Alberta camping reservations skyrocketed 5000% during pandemic
Albertans looking for a way to be active and outdoors while adhering to public health measures have overwhelmingly turned to one activity during the pandemic — camping. Numbers from the province show a massive jump in provincial park campsite reservations in recent months, going from 5,209 in September 2019 to...
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October 26, 2020
RV manufactures see increase in shipments.
The RV Industry Association’s (RVIA) today (Oct. 26) released its September 2020 survey of manufacturers showing that total RV shipments ended the month with 41,509 units, an increase of 31.2% from the 31,639 units shipped in September 2019. Read more on Woodall's Campground Management. .
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October 23, 2020
This camper van rental company will let you subscribe to book RVs for months or even years at a time — see how it works
Indie Campers has released a subscription service that allows digital nomads in Europe to subscribe to #VanLife on a monthly or annual basis. See how it works on Business Insider.
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October 23, 2020
Yellowstone to test automated shuttle system in summer 2021
Yellowstone National Park announced this week that it will begin testing a low-speed automated shuttle system in 2021. The automated shuttle from vendor Florida-based company Beep, Inc. will serve the Canyon Village campground, visitor services, and the nearby visitor lodging area. Read more on Idaho State Journal
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October 22, 2020
Yellowstone shuttles planned for 2021 debut
Two new Yellowstone shuttles to serve the busiest parts of the park in 2021, as National Park Service officials announce two pilot projects for future evaluation. As traffic has been a huge issue for National Park Service officials in recent years as visitation goes up, discussions of a shuttle system...
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October 21, 2020
Everything You Need to Know about the New GMC Hummer EV
GMC just unveiled its new electric pickup, and it's going to be one of the most capable vehicles on the planet. Read more on Gear Patrol.
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October 21, 2020
Winnebago Industries (WGO) Surpasses Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Winnebago Industries came out with quarterly earnings of $1.45 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.90 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.01 per share a year ago. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 61.11%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this recreational vehicle...
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October 21, 2020
RVshare Raises Over $100 Million in Growth Capital
RVshare announced a more than $100 million fundraising round led by KKR, with participation by existing investor Tritium Partners. The fundraising will provide capital, as well as access to KKR’s operational resources and global network, to help RVshare build on its leadership position and record 2020 growth in the RV...
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October 20, 2020
RV Women’s Alliance kicks off Drab To Fab RV renovation project
Over the next six months, women from across the RV industry will take an RV from drab to fab using some of the best RV accessories and RV products on the market today. The project, created and executed by the RV Women’s Alliance, is taking place at the RV Technical...
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October 20, 2020
This couple with 5 kids are flipping RVs into beautiful tiny homes for a living.
Side hustle turned full time job, a renovation typically takes them between eight to 10 weeks and they sell them for around $30,000 to $50,000. Read more and check out the pics on Insider.
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October 20, 2020
Thinking about renting an RV for your next road trip? 20 things you should know.
We love camping, but for some an RV may be just what you need after spending the last six months on your couch. Here is what you should know before you hit the road.
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October 18, 2020
Is Winnebago Ready for Another RV Boom?
The recreational vehicle giant faced unprecedented demand pressures during the early weeks of the pandemic, but production picked back up since then. The company might even be positioned for faster sales gains as consumers shift spending toward vacationing in outdoor environments that are closer to home. Read more on The...
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October 16, 2020
RVs are becoming portable offices
RV, travel trailer and camper van manufacturers are refocusing their designs to cater to customers looking for mobile office space. Stanford research revealed that 42% of U.S. workers are now working full time from their homes, and that number might continue growing, with the homebound work force being part of...
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October 16, 2020
AAA: 80% of U.S. Vacations this Fall will be Road Trips
According to a recent AAA Travel survey, American travelers are making vacation plans through the end of the year, but remain cautiously optimistic about those future plans. Sixty-seven percent of U.S. adults planning a vacation before the end of the year report some degree of uncertainty, so some are opting...
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October 16, 2020
RV Retailer Acquires Lifestyle RVs in Kansas City Market
RV Retailer LLC, headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., announced an agreement to acquire Lifestyle RVs based in the Kansas City market, which is RV Retailer’s first location in the state of Missouri, the 10th acquisition this year and 35th store overall. Read more on RV Business.
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October 13, 2020
Urban Camping Programs Bring the Outdoors to Cities
An organization called Detroit Outdoors came up with a smart way to get more urban youth interested in camping—by providing experiences in the middle of the city they live in. Read more on Outside Online.
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October 12, 2020
Glamping Show Opens Tuesday, Runs Through Thursday
The Virtual Glamping Show USA is set to open its doors Oct. 13 at 7:30 a.m. MDT, and will run through Oct. 15. Almost 1,500 registered, not including 62 vendors, with attendees from 49 U.S. states (except North Dakota), Puerto Rico, and 44 other countries. Vendors from the U.S., Canada,...
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October 12, 2020
This Colorado Campsite Now Offers Oregon Trail Style Covered Wagon Glamping
Looking to escape the pace of modern-day life? A luxury campground in Colorado might just be what you’re looking for. River Run, a campsite located about two hours northwest of Denver, features Mother Nature as the star of the show, with its unique camping experiences being a close second. Read...
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October 9, 2020
Camping World Holdings and kathy ireland® Worldwide Enter into Licensing Agreement
Camping World Holdings, Inc., a network of RV-centric retail locations, and kathy ireland® Worldwide, listed as the 26th top licensor in the world by License Global magazine, have entered into a licensing agreement to launch kathy ireland® Recreation & Adventure. The new line of furniture for the RV aftermarket will...
