Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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May 5, 2021
Ford Advances EV Van Plans with US First
The first European customer trials of the new E-Transit - the EV version of the world's best selling cargo van - will soon be under way, the automaker announced as its US unit launched a new information website ahead of opening order books this summer. Just Auto
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May 5, 2021
Outdoor retailers struggle to keep up with demand for camping equipment ahead of second COVID-19 summer
Outdoor retailers say consumers are shopping much earlier than they used to to avoid being disappointed by sold out items, as demand grows for equipment and manufacturers struggle with shipping issues and shortages in materials. The Globe and Mail
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May 4, 2021
Lippert Reports Record $1B in Q1 Sales
LCI Industries on Tuesday reported its first-ever $1 billion in net sales for a first quarter. This year’s first quarter sales represent a 52 percent increase year-over-year from 2020. Consolidated net sales for the first quarter of 2021 were $1.0 billion, up from 2020 first quarter net sales of $659.7...
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May 4, 2021
Camping World (CWH) Surpasses Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Camping World, which belongs to the Zacks Leisure and Recreation Services industry, posted revenues of $1.56 billion for the quarter ended March 2021, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 22.53%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $1.03 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last...
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May 4, 2021
Go RV Rentals Publishes 2021 RV Rental Price Report
So, is it any wonder that RV rental prices are up year-over-year? The report will explain just how much. The 2021 RV Rental Price Report includes drivable RVs, or motorhomes: Class A, Class B, and Class C; and, towable RVs: travel trailer, pop-up and toy hauler. The report includes 20...
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May 4, 2021
Airxcel Acquires HVAC’s Custom Air Products & Services
Airxcel, a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of the most functionally critical products for the specialty HVAC markets and the RV industry, announced today (May 4) that it has acquired Custom Air Products & Services (CAPS), a leading manufacturer and supplier to the specialty HVAC markets with best-in-class service capabilities. RVBusiness...
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May 3, 2021
Coleman Shines In Newell’s Outdoor & Recreation Segment In Q1
Newell Brands said strong sales of Coleman coolers, tents and stoves and improving trends at Marmot and ExOfficio helped drive a 9.4 percent sales gain for its Outdoor & Recreation Segment in the first quarter. The Outdoor & Recreation segment includes Aerobed, Bubba, Campingaz, Coleman, Contigo, Marmot, Stearns, and ExOfficio. In the...
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May 3, 2021
Millennials and Gen Zers play major role in new RVIA study of RV ownership and behavior
The Go RVing RV Owner Demographic Profile is the most comprehensive study of RV ownership ever conducted, providing deep insights and perspectives on the demographics and ownership habits of RV Owners, Former RV Owners, and RV Intenders. The study focuses on purchase trends, intentions and motivations; RV usage characteristics; the...
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May 3, 2021
‘RV Family Virtual Summit’ to Explore Full-Time RVing
A new online convention, set for May 11-15, is designed to help families jump into full-time RV life, extended travel or simply tiny living in general. The RV Family Virtual Summit will connect parents interested in taking their kids on the road with over 50 veteran full-time families and related professionals...
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May 3, 2021
RV park’s request to dump wastewater into Bogue Chitto River prompts environmental concerns
A Mississippi RV park's plans to discharge up to 70,000 gallons of treated wastewater into the Bogue Chitto river is hitting rough water with environmental groups and recreational river users worried about its effects downriver in Mississippi and Louisiana. Nola.com
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May 2, 2021
The Top 10 U.S. Metros for Digital Nomads
Zillow and Yelp analyzed data from each company to create a “Digital Nomad Index,” which ranks the top U.S. metros most favorable to the lifestyle. The ranking omitted the nation’s 30 largest metro areas, in order to surface smaller and/or more unexpected markets. Nearly 11 million American workers currently describe...
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May 1, 2021
Stream It says it has received pre-orders totaling $50 million for its Tesla Cybertruck RV add-on, CyberLandr
Steam It says pre-orders of its CyberLandr topped 1,000 in just first 15 days. It added that it expects demand to reach 10,000 units in 2022. Insider
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May 1, 2021
Cities where people are buying RVs
Outdoorsy released a report detailing cities in the U.S. with the most RV sales per capita. Data used in the report included information pulled from the most recent U.S. Census Bureau Economic Census, released in 2020, as well as the RV Industry Association. Only metropolitan areas with at least 100,000...
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April 30, 2021
Catch Co. Reels In $38M Series B For Fishing Platform
Catch Co., which developed a fishing brand, content and commerce platform, closed on $38 million in Series B funding to continue creating offerings for people who like to fish. Founded in 2012 as a monthly fishing tackle subscription offering for fishing lures called Mystery Tackle Box, Catch Co. now has...
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April 29, 2021
This Go-Anywhere Camping Rig Could Be the Ultimate Overlander
But while car camping may be easy to do with just about any vehicle, true overlanding requires a special sort of vehicle. So for 2021, EarthCruiser has whipped up a new pickup truck-based model: the Terranova. Gear Patrol
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April 29, 2021
Camping World Holdings Announces 8.69% Increase in Dividend to $1.00 Per Share on Annualized Basis
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (“Camping World” or the “Company”), America’s Recreation Dealer, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved an increase in the Company’s quarterly dividend paid to holders of the Company’s Class A common stock from $0.23 per share to $0.25 per share...
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April 29, 2021
Patrick Industries Reports Huge Q1 Gains Across the Board
Patrick Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: PATK), a major manufacturer and distributor of component and building products for the RV, marine, manufactured housing (MH) and industrial markets, reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 28, 2021. Net sales in the first quarter of 2021 increased $261.3 million, or 44%, to $850.5 million...
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April 29, 2021
2021 RV Dealers Convention/Expo Set for November 8-12
The 2021 RV Dealers Convention/Expo is set for November 8-12 at Paris Las Vegas. The event is presented by RVDA -- the National RV Dealers Association -- RVDA of Canada, and the Mike Molino RV Learning Center. This year’s convention/expo will be a hybrid of in-person and online meetings bringing together dealers, manufacturers,...
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April 28, 2021
Camping World Announces Peer-to-Peer RV Rental Marketplace Launch Plans
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (“Camping World” or the “Company”), America’s Recreation Dealer, today announced details surrounding the planned launch of the Peer-to-Peer RV Rental marketplace, marketed as Camping World RV Rentals. The rental marketplace further expands the Company’s commitment to invest in technology within the RV...
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April 27, 2021
Camping World Invests in Audio Entertainment App
Camping World Holdings has announced a technology platform investment in HearHere, a mobile audio entertainment app for travelers. The company said it plans to integrate HearHere into its proprietary trip planning tool to provide consumers real-time content as they travel throughout the country. RV-Pro
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April 27, 2021
RVshare: RV Rental Bookings Up 846% in April
Peer-to-peer RV rental marketplace RVshare said that bookings are surging ahead of the summer travel season. April reservations are up 846% from this time last year. At the onset of COVID-19, all travel came to a halt until National Parks reopened. Then, RVshare said it saw a huge influx of bookings as...
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April 26, 2021
Camping World to Accept Crypto Following BitPay Partnership
Customers will be able to buy recreational vehicles from Camping World using bitcoin, ethereum and other cryptocurrencies. The Street
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April 26, 2021
Camping World Acquires Park Reservation Platform
Nomad Reservations is an online campground reservation and management system marketed as CampgroundBooking.com. This intuitive software gives the campground owner greater insight into revenue-generating opportunities by optimizing campsite availability and provides consumers an interactive, mobile-friendly tool to easily find and book the best campsite for their journey. Woodall's Campground Management
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April 25, 2021
Oscars 2021: ‘Nomadland’ Takes Home Three Top Prizes
Chloé Zhao makes history as first woman of color to win Best Director, while Frances McDormand takes home third Best Actress Oscar. Rolling Stones
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April 22, 2021
RVIA State Affairs Team Posts Big Win in California
Owners of diesel motorhomes who live outside California but like to visit the Golden State can breathe a big sigh of relief, thanks to lobbying from the RV Industry Association, among others. RV-PRO