Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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January 31, 2021
You Can Rent a Private Island in America’s Newest National Park – and It Comes With Beaches, Trails, and a Cozy Cabin
From whitewater rafting to hiking the Appalachian Mountains, adventures abound in West Virginia's New River Gorge, and one of the destination's best-kept secrets is arguably its most enjoyable: The Cabin on Coney Island, a private-island getaway in the heart of this new national park. Travel + Leisure
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January 27, 2021
7 N.C. Parks See Over 1M Visitors, System Sets Record
Jockey’s Ridge State Park again staked its claim to being the most popular in North Carolina as the state park system set a new record for total visitors in 2020. Woodall’s Campground Management
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January 26, 2021
Biggest Windstorm to Batter Yosemite in 25 Years Topples Two Sequoias
California's iconic Yosemite National Park will remain closed until at least Saturday, Jan. 30 after a windstorm caused millions of dollars of damage in the park, toppled trees and power lines. EcoWatch
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January 26, 2021
RV Retailer Announces Bill Plemmons RV World Acquisition
Bill Plemmons RV World is the second largest new volume RV dealer group in North Carolina with locations in Winston-Salem and Raleigh. The acquisition brings RVR to 54 stores in 15 states. RV Business
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January 24, 2021
RV Service Technician is Third-Fastest Growing Job in America
Salary comparison site PayScale used crowdsourced data from 4.33 million people to find the jobs with the highest share of growth in 2020 compared to the previous year. RV service technicians were in a comfy third with a 97% growth, making people think, did COVID-19 pandemic cause people to need...
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January 22, 2021
Utah’s Castle Country Acquires Funtime RV’s Oregon Stores
Utah-based Castle Country RV Thursday (Jan. 21) announced that an agreement has been signed to acquire the two existing locations of Funtime RV in Sandy and Tualatin, Oregon, with plans for the acquisition to close in February, according to a press release from Lankford Consulting Group. RV Business
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January 20, 2021
Nissan electric camper van concept is a backcountry ski hut on wheels
Many ski resorts and related entities are pushing the idea of using one's vehicle as a base lodge to prevent indoor crowding in resort restaurants and lodges. Nissan answers that need, with its all-weather camper van featuring electric power, pop-camper conversion with ruggedized design. New Atlas
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January 19, 2021
Winnebago (WGO) Up 10.2% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
Winnebago reported first-quarter fiscal 2021 (ended Nov 28, 2020) adjusted earnings per diluted share of $1.69, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of earnings of $1.03. The RV vehicle maker registered revenues of $793.1 million during the reported quarter, and an operating income of $85 million compared with the year-ago income...
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January 18, 2021
Camping In Grand Teton National Park Is Now By Reservation Only
For the first time, all campgrounds in Grand Teton National Park and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway will be available for reservation starting Jan. 26. Reservations can be made as far as six months in advance and no spaces will be considered first-come-first-serve any more. Wyoming Public Media
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January 14, 2021
The Future of Van Life Is Here. And It’s Electric!
That’s right, lithium-ion units and battery packs are taking the place of fuel tanks and emissions — the van life trend is making a pretty big shift. And the industry’s biggest companies are leading the charge. GearJunkie
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January 14, 2021
The 6 Ultimate Teardrop Trailer Upgrades
Part of the fun of owning an adventuremobile is making modifications as you go. Here are the six improvements you must make on your mobile base camp. Outside
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January 14, 2021
The Best Rooftop Tents for Car Camping
Whether you're a novice or expert camper, a trip off the grid requires plenty of gear. From sleeping bags to hiking boots, and of course a tent. There are several varieties of tents to choose from, but if you're interested in car camping or overlanding, a rooftop tent might be...
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January 14, 2021
RV rental platform Outdoorsy says it will hit $1 billion in sales next month after seeing explosive growth during the pandemic
While most of the travel industry skidded to a halt during COVID-19, road travel via camper vans and RVs began to thrive when states started lifting stay-at-home orders, resulting in a 1,500% surge in bookings on Outdoorsy. yahoo!news
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January 13, 2021
Oregon State Parks will open campground reservation window to 6 months
Campers will be soon able to book their spring break and summer trips to Oregon state parks, as the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department announced that it will widen its campground reservation window to six months in advance, starting Jan. 14. Oregon Live
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January 11, 2021
Rhode Island Buys a 235-Acre Former Campground
The former Echo Lake Campground, 235 acres that includes a 2,200-foot stretch fronting Echo Lake in Burrillville is a $2-million purchase whose campground’s location on the Pascoag Reservoir makes it a key recreational asset for the state. Woodall’s Campground Management
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January 11, 2021
Kelty CBD? Camp Brand Dives Into Topical Pain Relief
Known for value-oriented hardgoods for the campsite, Kelty breaks into the burgeoning world of CBD salves, creams, and sprays, with products specifically formulated for pain relief, using made-in-USA, FDA-approved ingredients. GearJunkie
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January 7, 2021
Hipcamp Raises $57 Million for Campsite Bookings as Outdoor Travel Trend Booms
Hipcamp, a startup that pairs people who wish to pitch their tents with landowners who want to accommodate them, has finalized $57 million of investment in a Series C funding round, now with a valuation exceeding $300 million. Skift
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January 4, 2021
Why Camping World Holdings Surged 84.1% in 2020
Shares of Camping World Holdings soared as the coronavirus pandemic caused people to get back to nature and away from the crowds. Nasdaq
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December 29, 2020
RV LIFE: 7 Best YouTube Channels for New RV Owners
There is no shortage of RV channels on YouTube to help educate RVers. Here are the picks for the best YouTube channels for new RV owners, as compiled by Patrick Buchanan for a report published by RV LIFE.
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December 24, 2020
Camping World Raises and Donates over $500,000 as Part of the Plating Change Initiative
Camping World Holdings, Inc., a network of RV and outdoor lifestyle-centric retail locations, announced that it has raised over $500,000 to provide relief to local restaurants and meals to food insecure communities, through donations to the Plating Change program, at over 170 Camping World and Gander RV & Outdoors retail...
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December 22, 2020
RV shipments sizzling, best November in history
The RV Industry Association’s November 2020 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments finished the month with 42,513 units shipped, an increase of 43.4% from the 29,644 units shipped in Nov. 2019 and the highest shipments ever for the month of November. Towable RVs totaled 38,485 units for the...
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December 21, 2020
Buying an RV? Here are some mistakes to avoid
As any RV owner will say, buying a motorhome, camper or trailer is a complex process that requires a ton of decisions. The more choices, the more opportunities to make mistakes, especially when one is a novice. Austin-American Statesman
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December 21, 2020
Thor Industries buys Tiffin Motorhomes for $300 million
THOR Industries, Inc. has acquired Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc., makers of high quality, luxury motorhomes, and related companies for $300 million. The Tiffin family will continue to run daily operations at Tiffin’s four Alabama locations – Red Bay, Winfield, Belmont, and Burnsville – and the plants will continue to manufacture the...
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December 20, 2020
The company that designed this luxury $290,000 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter camper van has a 9-month waitlist — see inside the Elevate
Custom camper van maker Outside Van unveiled the 170-inch Mercedes-Benz Sprinter camper that's valued at around $290,000. It has two showers, a kitchen, two beds, a six-person dinette, a lounge area, a toilet, and a robust speaker system. Business Insider
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December 18, 2020
Winnebago Industries (WGO) Tops Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Winnebago, which belongs to the Zacks Building Products - Mobile Homes and RV Builders industry, posted revenues of $793.13 million for the quarter ended November 2020, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 6.86%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $588.46 million. yahoo! finance