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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August 2, 2022
60 hikers rescued as raging California wildfire spreads on the Pacific Crest Trail
A huge wildfire was growing, and a massive smoke plume could be seen from the iconic trail. The McKinney Fire is the largest wildfire of the season in California, according to The Sacramento Bee. As of Monday evening, it grew to more than 55,490 acres with no containment, The Bee...
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August 2, 2022
LCI Industries Reports $1.5 Billion in Q2 Net Sales, Up 40%
Highlighted by net sales of $1.5 billion in the second quarter, up 40% year-over-year, LCI Industries (NYSE: LCII) which, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Lippert Components Inc. (Lippert), supplies a broad array of highly engineered components for the leading OEMs in the recreation and transportation product markets, and the related aftermarkets of...
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August 2, 2022
Eriba reveals a new generation of Touring caravans
German caravan brand Eriba has revealed a new generation of its hugely popular Touring range of caravans, featuring a new look, better aerodynamics, strong and durable construction and all-new interiors – all of which the company says makes the range ‘anything but ordinary’. The new Touring series will feature seven...
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July 29, 2022
Camping World to End NASCAR Support
Multiple racing-themed news publications are reporting that Camping World is ending its longtime NASCAR Truck Series sponsorship after this season. Camping World has been the title sponsor for NASCAR’s Truck Series for more than a decade. RV-Pro
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July 29, 2022
Pete’s RV Center Acquires American Family RV in Virginia
On July 22nd, Vermont-based Pete’s RV Center officially assumed ownership of American Family RV with dealership locations in Chesapeake and Salem, Virginia. Opened in 2012 by Layne and Carol Rowland, American Family RV grew into a reputable dealership for sales and service in the Hampton Roads area and into the Outer Banks...
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July 28, 2022
REI, Airstream Collab on Special Edition Travel Trailer Loaded With Gear
REI continues to pursue investment in “vehicle-supported camping adventures.” Their latest foray into this space is by teaming up with RV manufacturer Airstream to make a special edition Basecamp travel trailer. Maureen Estep, Strategic Brand Partnerships at REI, says this partnership is “bridging the gap between car camping and overlanding.”...
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July 27, 2022
California State Parks campground closing due to drought
California State Parks will close the campground at Portola Redwoods State Park due to lower water flows in Peters Creek, the park’s primary water source. Effective Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, the campground facilities will be closed for the remainder of the camping season (including reservation, group, and drop-in sites). Affected...
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July 26, 2022
KOA: Camping to Remain Popular Amid Volatile Economic Conditions
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) believes that camping will continue to be popular even during volatile economic times. In the July edition of the KOA Monthly Research Report, the camping industry giant forecasts that 15.93 million households will camp this month. According to a press release, the number is similar to...
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July 25, 2022
Hummer H1 Overlanding RV Has All The Creature Comforts Of Home
The new Wolf Rigs Patton demonstrates that not everything has to be all new when it comes to building the best RV out there. The company has turned the classic Hummer H1 into a beastly overlanding vehicle that can fit a queen-size bed, a spacious shower, and more. The overlanding vehicle features...
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July 25, 2022
Shipments Fall in June, Year-to-Date Numbers Still Topping Last Year’s
Results for the RV Industry Association’s June 2022 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 44,793 units, a decrease of 11.7% compared to the 50,796 units shipped in June 2021. Through June, RV shipments are up 7.8% compared to the same point last year with...
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