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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December 16, 2020
Canadian Investment Group Acquires B.C. Campground
Pacific Frontier Investments Inc. announced it has taken possession of an RV park and campground located in Parksville, British Columbia on Vancouver Island - a 12-plus acre property located on the Englishman River with low bank access to several swimming holes and a sandy beach area. Woodall’s Campground Management
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December 15, 2020
Lordstown Motors, Camping World Will Build an Electric RV Together
The retailer and the EV startup plan to work on electric travel trailers as well as an electric recreational vehicle, with first sales to happen in 2022. Car and Driver
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December 15, 2020
The Coolest Camping Trailers We Saw in 2020
As the year ends, check out some of Gear Patrol’s favorite (and most luxurious) ways to get off the grid.
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December 14, 2020
2020 SNEWS Retailer Survey results: Camping sales
136 independent outdoor retailers across the country responded to this year's annual survey. Here’s how camping sales did this year, according to their responses. SNEWS
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December 9, 2020
RV park industry anticipates 53,000 new campsites in 2021
Despite the effects of COVID-19 on RV Parks and Campgrounds, including impacting shoulder seasons and causing a wide swing in occupancy rates and profits, studies show the industry is poised for continued growth into 2021, anticipating more than 53,000 new sites constructed in the next 12 months. RV Travel
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December 9, 2020
Is Car Glamping the More Accessible Alternative to Van Life?
Sleeping in your car is no longer an act of desperation with the advent of "car glamping." Somewhere in between camping and van life, this is a more cost-effective and convenient way to enjoy the open road without skimping on comfort. Newsweek
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December 8, 2020
THOR Industries Reports Net Sales of $2.54 Billion in Q1 2021
Net sales for the first quarter were $2.54 billion, an increase of 17.5%, while first-quarter results include $1.89 billion in North American RV net sales and $602.5 million in European RV net sales. RV Business
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December 8, 2020
Hitch RV Announces PA Acquisition, 2 Sales Manager Hirings
Hitch RV has announced the acquisition of Berks Mont Camping Center located in Boyertown, Pa, In addition, Hitch RV announced the appointment of Tim Hopkins as General Sales Manager for Hitch RV of Columbia, S.C., and Gary Hosking as General Sales Manager for Hitch RV of Milford, Del. Hank Shellenberger,...
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December 8, 2020
First Issue of Camping World’s RV Mag Due Out in Jan.
The new RV Magazine is a modern-day lifestyle camping magazine, uncovering the greatest in travel, gear, RVs, tech tips, recipes, providing the ultimate cheat-sheet for making RVing more desirable, attainable, fun and affordable. Woodall’s Campground Management
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December 7, 2020
California bans overnight stays in campgrounds
RV parks and other campgrounds in five regions of the state will be prohibited from accommodating overnight guests. RV Travel
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December 4, 2020
RVshare 2021 Travel Trend Report
In collaboration with third-party research company STR, RVshare analyzed consumer sentiment, travel behaviors, and internal booking data to identify the top travel trends and RV travel destinations for 2021. RVShare
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December 4, 2020
Calif. parks essential, remain open under new orders
RV Parks and campgrounds can remain open under potential closures that California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced due to an uptick in cases of COVID-19. Campground Management
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December 1, 2020
RV Shipments Projected to Eclipse 500,000 Units in 2021
Wholesale RV shipments are forecasted to gain nearly 20% to 502,582 units in 2021 after totaling 423,628 units in 2020. The new projection sees total shipments ranging between 490,300 and 515,400 units with the most likely year-end total reaching 502,582 units by the end of next year, an 18.7% increase...
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November 30, 2020
‘The RVers’ Television Show Starts Filming Season Three
“The RVers,” the popular 2-year-old Discovery Channel and PBS television series, is about to begin filming its third season. With the nation-wide interest in RV camping booming, the program is drawing an audience in the millions The series conveys the RV lifestyle and experiences gathered during travels throughout the US...
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November 28, 2020
Sprinter vs. teardrop trailer: what’s best for camping?
Outside explored the pros and cons of two relatively affordable options in areas such as - gas mileage, storage space, off-road performance, driving experience, kitchen set-up, sleeping comfort and cost.
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November 25, 2020
Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Parks see record visitors in October
Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Parks see record visitors in October. Yellowstone hosted more than 360,000 paying guests, up 110% from the same month in 2019. Its previous October record for tourists was in 2015, when just over 252,000 people visited the nearly 3,500 square-mile national park. Fox News
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November 24, 2020
Camping World Holdings to acquire Paul Sherry RV in the Greater Dayton, Ohio Market
The acquisition of Paul Sherry RV brings the count of the Company’s retail SuperCenters in the state of Ohio to a total of four. From new strategic acquisitions, new store development and facility upgrades, the Company’s network will continue to expand and evolve while serving its customers' outdoor, RV and...
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November 23, 2020
RV Industry Asks for Essential Status Ahead of Potential Lockdown
The RV Industry Association has urged all fifty US governors as well as the federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to consider the RV industry as essential. The move comes when COVID cases are again spiking, leading many governors to consider a new lockdown that would include stay-at-home orders and...
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November 23, 2020
RV Retailer Expands into Utah with Acquisition of Sierra RV
RV Retailer LLC announced its acquisition of Sierra RV based in the Salt Lake City market. Sierra RV will be RV Retailer’s first location in the state of Utah and the company’s 10th state of operation. The transaction also represents the Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based dealer network’s 11th acquisition in 2020....
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November 19, 2020
Camping World To Acquire All RV Needs
Camping World Holdings Inc. announced an agreement to acquire All RV Needs in Medford, OR. All RV Needs will be rebranded as Gander RV and offer a wide range of new and used RV’s from top manufacturers and brands. SGB Media
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November 19, 2020
Want To Buy A Winnebago? There’s A Two-Year Waiting List As RV Sales Continue To Skyrocket
Winnebago, the most recognizable name in RVs, has a two-year waiting list. Their stock jumped a whopping 2.9%, closing at $51.45. Private-equity firm KKR is investing more than $100 million in a peer-to-peer rental platform for recreational vehicles, RVShare. Forbes
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November 19, 2020
Backing up a trailer is really hard, but this $100,000 SUV offers a new solution
A $100,000 Lincoln Navigator Black Label features Pro Trailer Backup Assist – technology to back trailers in the intended direction. And for experienced trailer backers who are used to doing it manually, there may not be a lot of benefit for simple jobs, like just sliding the trailer back into...
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November 18, 2020
Camping World declares special dividend
Camping World Holdings Inc. announced that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $1.00 per share on the company’s Class A Common Stock and a cash distribution of 29 cents per common unit on CWGS Enterprises, LLC’s common units. RVBusiness
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November 17, 2020
Yellowstone Nat. Park Sees Record-Breaking October
The USA’s first National Park, Yellowstone National Park, has announced record-breaking visitation for the month of October, despite the ongoing pandemic. The park says that they hosted 360,034 recreation visits in October, up 110% from October 2019. 2020, the busiest October for the park on record, surpassed the previous 2015...
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November 17, 2020
Five-Acre, 96-Site Calif. RV Resort Sells for $28.5M
A joint venture between Tarzana-based real estate firm Gelt Inc. and Skya Ventures Inc. has sold Marina Dunes RV Resort near Monterey, Calif., for $28.5 million, according to the San Fernando Valley Business Journal. The 5.58-acre, 96-site property traded in an off-market deal to an undisclosed, publicly-traded REIT. The company...