Camping and RV News and Press Releases
Want to stay up to date on the latest press releases and business news in the camping and RV industry? Scroll below to view all camping/RV industry business news.
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March 29, 2021
The a16z Marketplace 100: 2021
Venture Capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (known as "a16z") has released its a16z Marketplace 100, a ranking of the largest consumer-facing marketplace startups and private companies. A number of outdoor camping companies have made this year's list including Outdoorsy, Hipcamp, RVshare, GlampingHub, Harvest Hosts and Tentrr. See all the picks here.
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March 29, 2021
Camping World Holdings acquires Trailer City RV in Fairmont
The acquisition agreement is anticipated to close in May 2021 and will be the company’s first location in the state of West Virginia. WBOY
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March 29, 2021
Former Good Sam VP, Publisher Ann Emerson Joins KOA
Ann Emerson, former Good Sam vice president and publisher, is now working with Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA). Emerson will play a fundamental role in supporting KOA’s franchise growth, which has seen a marked increase in recent years. With over 30 years’ experience in the camping industry, Emerson was previously responsible...
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March 29, 2021
Best February on record for RV shipments in the United States
The United States has just reported its best February on record in relation to RV shipments – a staggering 48,286 units were shipped in February 2021, which represents a 30 per cent increase on 2020. Camping Trade World
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March 27, 2021
Cities most dependent on RV campgrounds
Outdoorsy has pulled together a list of the metropolitan areas most dependent on RV parks and campgrounds. To find these locations, researchers at Outdoorsy used data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Economic Census to calculate the annual sales at RV parks and campgrounds per 10,000 residents. See the full list...
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March 24, 2021
Leisure Days RV Group Continues Aggressive Expansion Within Canada
Leisure Days RV Group has announced its’ acquisition of 1000 Islands RV Center located in Gananoque, Ont., and the opening of its newest dealership, Safari RV, in Rockland, Ont., bringing its total number of dealerships within the Leisure Days RV Group to 27. RV-PRO
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March 24, 2021
Camping World Holdings Announces Opening of New Oregon SuperCenter
The new RV and outdoor dealership, located along I-5 north of Medford at 938 Chevy Way, is now open for business and will operate under the Camping World brand. businesswire
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March 24, 2021
The Best RV Campgrounds Near Dark Sky Destinations
If you're looking for otherworldly stargazing with no light pollution, check out these dark-sky campgrounds across North America. TOGO RV
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March 24, 2021
Winnebago’s Q2 Revenues Jump 24 Percent
Revenues for the Fiscal 2021 second quarter ended February 27, 2021, were $839.9 million, an increase of 34.0 percent compared to $626.8 million for the Fiscal 2020 period. Gross profit was $156.6 million, an increase of 96.3 percent compared to $79.8 million for the Fiscal 2020 period. SGB Media
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March 23, 2021
Lazydays to Use $11.3M in Stock Sale to Expand Operations
Lazydays Holdings has announced that two of its institutional investors have acquired more than 1 million shares of the company’s stock, generating about $11.3 million for the dealership group, which it says it will use the money to fund its geographic expansion plans. RV Pro
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March 22, 2021
Regency RV Announces New Van Division
Regency Vans will be built on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis and the Ford Transit chassis. The vans feature upscale designs with contemporary furniture, handcrafted interiors, luxury appointments; yet are priced to sell, the company said. RV-Pro
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March 22, 2021
Dayton, Ohio KOA is Purchased for $7M by KOA Inc.
The commercial campground property consists of nearly 41 acres in the Clay Twp./Brookville area. Woodall's Campground Management
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March 21, 2021
FreedomRoads Files Lawsuit to Recover Unpaid Loan to Tumbleweed Tiny House Company
FreedomRoads lent Tumbleweed over $2.5 million over the course of ten loans in 2017 and 2018 to help fund Tumbleweed’s growth. Tumbleweed defaulted on the Note when it stopped making payments in January 2020 and all sums became immediately due and payable when Tumbleweed filed a bankruptcy petition in March...
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March 20, 2021
An RV subscription company just raised $37 million. Here’s how it plans to grow ahead of the expected summer travel boom
Harvest Hosts, an RV membership company that gives RVers access to "unique" overnight stays, has found success during COVID-19, and a new almost $40 million investment will allow the business to continue its fast growth ahead of the predicted summer travel boom. Insider
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March 19, 2021
Camping World Holdings Announces Separate Lawsuits
Good Sam Enterprises LLC. has filed a lawsuit against RV Advisor LLC and Gigi Stetler for trademark infringement, false advertising, unfair competition and deceptive trade practices. In a separate announcement, FreedomRoads Holding Company LLC filed a lawsuit against Steve Weissmann, president of RV vehicle manufacturer Tumbleweed Tiny House Company, to...
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March 19, 2021
Lazyday Holdings, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2020 Financial Results
Revenues for the fourth quarter were $196.6 million; up $51.7 million, or 35.7%, versus 2019. Revenue from sales of recreational vehicles ("RVs") was $176.6 million for the fourth quarter, up $50.1 million, or 39.6%. Lazyday
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March 19, 2021
Montana Legislature Passes Bill To Increase Allowable RV Length
On March 16, 2021, the Montana State Senate passed a bill (MT HB 83) to update the state’s definition of “motorhome” and “travel trailer.” Once signed into law, the allowable maximum length of a travel trailer in Montana state law will be increased from 40 ft. to 46 ft. RVIA
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March 18, 2021
RVC Outdoor Destinations Partners with Outdoorsy
RVC Outdoor Destinations guests will be able to quickly and easily find rental vehicles on Outdoorsy in the area of their travels while booking at any of the brand’s destinations across nine states. Conversely, Outdoorsy visitors will be able to conveniently book their stay at any RVC Outdoor Destination while...
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March 18, 2021
Good Sam Files Trademark Infringement, False Advertising, Unfair Competition and Deceptive Trade Practices Lawsuit against RV Advisors and Gigi Stetler
Good Sam alleges that Defendants recently began infringing on the goodwill and trademarks of Good Sam by marketing its products and services under the GOOD SAMARITAN CLUB brand and making numerous false or misleading statements about Good Sam’s products and services. Businesswire
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March 17, 2021
RoverPass Partners with Roadtrippers and Togo RV
RoverPass, a travel site that enables people to book RV parks and campgrounds, announced a strategic partnership with two of the leading names in road-based travel- Roadtrippers, the travel planning app, and Togo RV, the GPS navigation companion app that simplifies RV ownership. Woodalls Campground Management
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March 17, 2021
RVRA Survey to Identify RV Rental Market Trends, Outlook
The RV Rental Association survey of RV rental businesses will gauge the current state of the rental market in terms of fleet size and makeup, consumer preferences, and the impact of peer-to-peer rentals. RV Business
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March 17, 2021
Chinook Reenters RV Market with Summit
The Summit, based on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis, has a form factor allows users to set up shop in areas as small as a city street or as deserted as a creek by a mountainside. RV-Pro
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March 16, 2021
Unbelievable: Trailer Safety Chains Barely Hold Up Truck Dangling Over Gorge
They’re called “safety chains” for a reason, but perhaps never for this reason. GearJunkie
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March 16, 2021
10 Mistakes To Avoid When Renting An RV
Be sure to avoid making the these mistakes to ensure a fabulous RV getaway. RVShare
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March 16, 2021
RVIA’s Aftermarket Conference Returns in August; Celebrates 50th Anniversary
The RV Industry Association's annual industry conference focused on the RV aftermarket segment will be back in Atlanta, August 9-12, 2021. RVIA