Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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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
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December 16, 2020
Outdoorsy Releases 2020 Travel Trend Report
The report shows that despite a 90% cancellation rate early in the year, Outdoorsy's RV bookings surged in 2020, leading to the company's best year on record, with a more than 4,500% increase in bookings throughout the course of the pandemic. To date, more than 3.1M rental days have been...
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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....
