March 16, 2021

Industry Vets Form New Campground Owners Association

A new association is being formed, the Campground Owners Association (COA), and a major campground industry trade show targeting 14 Midwestern states will debut Dec. 15-18 at the Branson Convention Center Hotel in Branson, Mo. RVBusiness

March 15, 2021

RV Dealers Convention/Expo Set for November 8-12

This year’s convention/expo will be a hybrid of in-person and online meetings bringing together dealers, manufacturers, and RV industry business partners for the premier dealer education and networking event of the year. RVDA

March 15, 2021

Poll: 38% of Americans would give up sex for a year to be able to travel again immediately

The travel accommodation platform surveyed 2,000 Britons and Americans over the course of a week in early January. In their research, Trivago also found that 1 in 5 respondents would dump their partner for a chance to hit the road again and a quarter said they'd trade all theirs savings for a...

March 14, 2021

Lack of Inventory Forces Cancellation of Florida RV Show

This was the second time this winter season that Region 1 has had to cancel an event due to a lack of dealer inventory needed to properly stage a show. This past January the 36th Annual Fort Myers RV Show, the largest dealer-sponsored RV Show in Florida, was canceled after...

March 14, 2021

The Best Camper Van and Overlander Rentals in North America, 2021 Edition

There are dozens and dozens of options out there for van and overlander rentals. Here are 25 good options to chose from on Adventure Journal

March 11, 2021

A couple who struggled to convert their camper van amid constant fighting and money issues said the DIY movement is harder than it looks

Indie and Joel Akerblom traveled for several years, but when the coronavirus pandemic started, they got to work on converting a camper van — something they've been dreaming about for years. The couple told Insider that van life was a way to have something permanent without settling down in one...

March 11, 2021

Forbes Names Outdoorsy One of America’s Best Startup Employers

Forbes released its listing of the best 500 startup companies to work for in the U.S., putting Outdoorsy in the top 5 percent of all startup employers in America. Forbes and Statista analyzed more than 7 million data points to identify the top startup employers. In particular, three aspects were...

March 10, 2021

CampgroundViews.com to Launch Park Virtual Tours

Using 360-video with an augmented information layer, CampgroundViews.com will allow campers to virtually tour a campground, see the roads, see the sites, get information on a site of interest and click to book that site. The company will launch a Crowdfunding campaign on the popular Indiegogo platform on March 16,...

March 10, 2021

ParkHub Acquires Bonfire, Setting Stakes in Campground Management Software

ParkHub, the leading B2B parking technology provider, has acquired Bonfire, a campground management platform, to promote the optimization of the overall outdoor recreation industry. As part of the acquisition, ParkHub has brought Bonfire's CEO, Jerry King, onto the company's team to help direct Bonfire's advancement. Parking Network

March 10, 2021

Camping World Holdings Announces Planned Acquisition of Nielson RV in Utah

Camping World Holdings, Inc., America’s recreation dealer, announced that an agreement has been signed to acquire Nielson RV. The agreement includes two RV Dealership locations, St. George, UT and a second in Hurricane, UT. The deal is anticipated to close in Spring 2021. Businesswire

March 10, 2021

New American Camp Association Survey Demonstrates Camps Can Operate Safely

Martinsville, IN (March 9, 2021) — A new American Camp Association (ACA) study of 486 camps that served 90,000 campers reports that only 30 campers had confirmed COVID-19 cases in 2020. This is a direct result of the summer camp industry’s focus on developing leading-edge child safety standards from the...

March 9, 2021

Airxcel Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Cleer Vision

Airxcel Inc., a designer, manufacturer and distributor of products for the recreational vehicle (RV) and specialty HVAC markets, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cleer Vision Windows Inc, an RV and specialty equipment window manufacturer. The transaction is expected to close within 45 days. DWM

March 9, 2021

New Consumer-Facing Mag Will Explore RV Lifestyle

Titled “I <3 RVing,” its creators have plans for print distribution to about 75,000 households plus deliveries of up to 250,000 digital editions, all featuring content that covers a variety of topics regarding RVing that will help consumers or potential consumers learn about the lifestyle, the ins and outs of...

March 9, 2021

Latest RVshare Survey Says 83% are Ready to Hit the Road

RVshare, a peer-to-peer RV rental marketplace, today (March 9) revealed findings from a new Travel Sentiment survey, gauging consumers’ plans and willingness to travel in the lead up to spring and summer. RVBusiness

March 9, 2021

Testing Airstream’s New Basecamp 20X

Outside tests out the Airstream Basecamp 20X, the brand’s latest adventure-oriented model. It sleeps up to four and is meant to get you off the beaten path.

March 9, 2021

THOR Posts Strongest Fiscal Q2 on Record

THOR Industries has reported net sales for the fiscal second quarter of $2.73 billion, an increase of 36 percent compared with the year-ago quarter. That includes $1.95 billion in North American RV net sales and $733.5 million in European RV net sales. Go-RV

March 9, 2021

Go RVing Study Details Changing RV Ownership Demographics and Trends

Go RVing Study Details Changing RV Ownership Demographics and Trends and found that 22 percent of RV owners are now between 18-34 years old. The study also showed Millennials and Gen Zers are becoming RVers for life with an impressive 84 percent of 18-to-34-year-olds planning to buy another RV in the...

March 9, 2021

9 Most Beautiful RV Campgrounds in the U.S., According to Experts

Travel + Leisure asked experts to share some of the best and most beautiful RV campgrounds they've ever experienced, and then added a few of their favorites.

March 9, 2021

Mono Footwear, now distributed in North America by In-Sport Fashions Inc.

Montreal, QC - Oslo-based Mono footwear will be introduced to Canadians this 2021 fall season. A young brand, Mono is quickly spreading across the globe. They manufacture unisex footwear with a heavy focus on aesthetics, superior quality and level of comfort, and don’t compromise on technology. The minds behind Mono...

March 8, 2021

T-street Capital Announces Growth Equity Investment In Hyperlite Mountain Gear

T-street Capital, LLC has completed an investment in the high-performance backcountry superfan brand, Hyperlite Mountain Gear, a popular designer and manufacturer of high-tech, ultralight gear including backpacks, tents, and accessories. PR Newswire

March 8, 2021

Camping World Holdings Announces Expansion Plans in Delaware, Nebraska and Montana

Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (“Camping World”), America’s Recreation Dealer, today announced expansion plans in Delaware, Nebraska and Montana. The company owns or is in the process of acquiring land in these three states to support the continued march towards a national recreational dealer platform. Business Wire

March 8, 2021

California to roll out mandatory motorhome emissions testing

Got a big diesel motorhome? What’s big? A motorhome that tips the gross vehicle weight scale of 14,000 pounds or more. The diesel pusher in our photo easily tips over the scale. If you do, you may be in for a rude awakening. California is readying a rollout of mandatory...

March 8, 2021

Matador Revamps the Product That Launched the Brand

BOULDER, Colo. (March 8, 2021) – Matador Travel Equipment, the award-winning producer of high-performance travel equipment, today introduced the new Pocket Blanket and Pocket Blanket Mini, significantly updated versions of the brand’s flagship products. The award-winning Pocket Blankets are lightweight, waterproof blankets that conveniently pack down to the size of...

March 5, 2021

Flowcamper Casper Packs Big RV Living Into Tiny Volkswagen Space

With winter weather waning in the northern hemisphere, it's time to turn our attention to outdoor adventuring. German-based Flowcamper offers an interesting solution for those who prefer small motorhomes with modest off-road capability. Motor1.com

March 4, 2021

Van Life vs. RV Life

Not everyone wants the Instagram lifestyle. SeattleMet