Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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March 30, 2021
Survey Finds More Campers Booking Early This Season
CampgroundViews.com surveyed 2,000 RV parks and campgrounds about their advanced reservations this year. Nearly two-thirds of respondents stated campers are booking early 50 percent more on average this season. RV park and campground owners expect a surge in new campers this year, the site stated. The same survey found 24...
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March 30, 2021
The Agony and the Ecstasy of Living Nowhere
As more people are giving up traditional addresses for life on the road, some find themselves wondering if they escaped the grind or just found a new one. The New Republic
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March 30, 2021
Heartland RVs Expands Toy Hauler Production Facility Focusing On The Road Warrior Product Line
After the reception to the Road Warrior toy hauler product resulted in tremendous growth over the last 12 months, industry-leading towable RV manufacturer, Heartland RVs, is expanding the production facility for the Road Warrior product line to meet the demand of customers and dealers. Heartland RVs
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March 30, 2021
All New, Subaru Outback ‘Wilderness’ Edition: Is It, Uh, Wildernesser?
It appears Subaru has come out with the Outback hardcore Subaru off-roaders have been asking for. Adventure Journal
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March 30, 2021
Airstream Launches Innovative RV Financing Program with Bank of America
Airstream, Inc., maker of the iconic “silver bullet” fleet of Airstream® travel trailers, today announced a new program with Bank of America to provide Airstream customers with a streamlined opportunity to apply for recreational vehicle financing at the dealership. Airstream
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March 29, 2021
The a16z Marketplace 100: 2021
Venture Capital firm Andreessen Horowitz (known as "a16z") has released its a16z Marketplace 100, a ranking of the largest consumer-facing marketplace startups and private companies. A number of outdoor camping companies have made this year's list including Outdoorsy, Hipcamp, RVshare, GlampingHub, Harvest Hosts and Tentrr. See all the picks here.
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March 29, 2021
Camping World Holdings acquires Trailer City RV in Fairmont
The acquisition agreement is anticipated to close in May 2021 and will be the company’s first location in the state of West Virginia. WBOY
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March 29, 2021
Former Good Sam VP, Publisher Ann Emerson Joins KOA
Ann Emerson, former Good Sam vice president and publisher, is now working with Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA). Emerson will play a fundamental role in supporting KOA’s franchise growth, which has seen a marked increase in recent years. With over 30 years’ experience in the camping industry, Emerson was previously responsible...
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March 29, 2021
Best February on record for RV shipments in the United States
The United States has just reported its best February on record in relation to RV shipments – a staggering 48,286 units were shipped in February 2021, which represents a 30 per cent increase on 2020. Camping Trade World
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March 27, 2021
Cities most dependent on RV campgrounds
Outdoorsy has pulled together a list of the metropolitan areas most dependent on RV parks and campgrounds. To find these locations, researchers at Outdoorsy used data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Economic Census to calculate the annual sales at RV parks and campgrounds per 10,000 residents. See the full list...
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March 24, 2021
Leisure Days RV Group Continues Aggressive Expansion Within Canada
Leisure Days RV Group has announced its’ acquisition of 1000 Islands RV Center located in Gananoque, Ont., and the opening of its newest dealership, Safari RV, in Rockland, Ont., bringing its total number of dealerships within the Leisure Days RV Group to 27. RV-PRO
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March 24, 2021
Camping World Holdings Announces Opening of New Oregon SuperCenter
The new RV and outdoor dealership, located along I-5 north of Medford at 938 Chevy Way, is now open for business and will operate under the Camping World brand. businesswire
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March 24, 2021
The Best RV Campgrounds Near Dark Sky Destinations
If you're looking for otherworldly stargazing with no light pollution, check out these dark-sky campgrounds across North America. TOGO RV
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March 24, 2021
Winnebago’s Q2 Revenues Jump 24 Percent
Revenues for the Fiscal 2021 second quarter ended February 27, 2021, were $839.9 million, an increase of 34.0 percent compared to $626.8 million for the Fiscal 2020 period. Gross profit was $156.6 million, an increase of 96.3 percent compared to $79.8 million for the Fiscal 2020 period. SGB Media
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March 24, 2021
WindTamer Camp Stove Companion
Since Covid-19 shut down every traditional trade show in the world, putting new products in front of needful buyers has proved challenging. To combat this peculiar business climate WindTamer Camp Stove Companion is taking to the trail with the most important camp ground kitchen device developed since the Coleman Stove...
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March 23, 2021
REDARC releases BCDC Mounting Brackets
LONSDALE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA; March, 2021– REDARC Corporation announces the release of a range of vehicle-specific mounting brackets to aid engine-bay installations of the award-winning BCDC In-vehicle DC-DC chargers. There are 3 variants available including a universal mounting bracket. The brackets allow installation into the front of the vehicle allowing for...
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March 23, 2021
Lazydays to Use $11.3M in Stock Sale to Expand Operations
Lazydays Holdings has announced that two of its institutional investors have acquired more than 1 million shares of the company’s stock, generating about $11.3 million for the dealership group, which it says it will use the money to fund its geographic expansion plans. RV Pro
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March 23, 2021
Yakima’s Unprecedented EXO System is Available Now
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., March 23rd, 2020 –Innovation has once again been the driving force at Yakima as they continue to evolve and push the envelope of versatility and functionality in product research and design. The Spring of 2021 will feature the release of the EXO System, as well as bring...
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March 22, 2021
Regency RV Announces New Van Division
Regency Vans will be built on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis and the Ford Transit chassis. The vans feature upscale designs with contemporary furniture, handcrafted interiors, luxury appointments; yet are priced to sell, the company said. RV-Pro
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March 22, 2021
Dayton, Ohio KOA is Purchased for $7M by KOA Inc.
The commercial campground property consists of nearly 41 acres in the Clay Twp./Brookville area. Woodall's Campground Management
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March 22, 2021
Tech Protected: Matador Launches Waterproof Travel Cases for Laptops and Cameras
BOULDER, Colo. (March 22, 2021) – Matador Travel Equipment, the award-winning producer of high-performance travel equipment, today introduced the Laptop Base Layer and Camera Base Layer, lightweight, waterproof protective cases for transporting cameras, laptops and other valuable electronics. The base layers feature flexible and durable exteriors for padded protection, and...
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March 21, 2021
FreedomRoads Files Lawsuit to Recover Unpaid Loan to Tumbleweed Tiny House Company
FreedomRoads lent Tumbleweed over $2.5 million over the course of ten loans in 2017 and 2018 to help fund Tumbleweed’s growth. Tumbleweed defaulted on the Note when it stopped making payments in January 2020 and all sums became immediately due and payable when Tumbleweed filed a bankruptcy petition in March...
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March 20, 2021
An RV subscription company just raised $37 million. Here’s how it plans to grow ahead of the expected summer travel boom
Harvest Hosts, an RV membership company that gives RVers access to "unique" overnight stays, has found success during COVID-19, and a new almost $40 million investment will allow the business to continue its fast growth ahead of the predicted summer travel boom. Insider
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March 19, 2021
Camping World Holdings Announces Separate Lawsuits
Good Sam Enterprises LLC. has filed a lawsuit against RV Advisor LLC and Gigi Stetler for trademark infringement, false advertising, unfair competition and deceptive trade practices. In a separate announcement, FreedomRoads Holding Company LLC filed a lawsuit against Steve Weissmann, president of RV vehicle manufacturer Tumbleweed Tiny House Company, to...
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March 19, 2021
Lazyday Holdings, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2020 Financial Results
Revenues for the fourth quarter were $196.6 million; up $51.7 million, or 35.7%, versus 2019. Revenue from sales of recreational vehicles ("RVs") was $176.6 million for the fourth quarter, up $50.1 million, or 39.6%. Lazyday