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June 13, 2022
Airstream eliminates gas and loads lithium into Mercedes Sprinter RVs
The new E1 package eliminates the need for a propane tank or gas generator, adding a higher capacity lithium-battery-based electrical system and diesel heat/hot water system that runs off the Sprinter's fuel tank. E1-equipped Airstreams will better support modern travelers, from digital nomads to family vacationers. New Atlas
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June 13, 2022
RV industry worth $140 billion to the US economy
The RV industry is worth $140 billion to the United States economy and supports almost 680,000 jobs, paying more than $48 billion in wages according to a new study by the RV Industry Association. The RVs Move America Economic Impact Study showed that the overall economic output of the RV...
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June 12, 2022
Mountain Biker Dies on Palisade Plunge Trail After Running out of Water
The Mesa County Sheriff’s office reports that a 52-year-old mountain biker died on the Palisade Plunge trail on Saturday after suffering a “heat-related illness.” A release says the man, from Colorado Springs, was riding alone and ran out of water. Single Tracks
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June 12, 2022
Camping, Glamping Make the Great Outdoors More Popular Than Ever
Just as plans for international travel have come roaring back, advance bookings on the Campspot marketplace increased 49% in the weeks leading up to Memorial Day weekend—there were more than 600,000 in total in the spring quarter, up from over 400,000 the year before. Since 2015, Campspot has helped digitize the...
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June 9, 2022
How One Man Left His Corporate Career In New York City to Start an Outdoor Resale App
Unlike many people, however, when Kozlowski realized his life was not panning out exactly as he wanted, he decided to do something about it. He, along with his wife Erica and their newborn son Sailor, sold everything and started over. He had a business idea in mind, and, as scary...
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June 8, 2022
Thor Industries Says Economic Woes Weighing on RV Demand
Thor Industries Inc. said macroeconomic factors are weighing on consumer demand for recreational vehicles after a pandemic-driven boom in the market. The RV maker said North American demand remains strong as enthusiasm for the RV lifestyle continues to grow, though it added that demand is expected to be lower this...
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June 8, 2022
Turtle Fur Partners with Camano Capital
Turtle Fur, headquartered in Morrisville, Vt., announced that Seattle and Minneapolis-based investment firm Camano Capital has become the company’s majority shareholder. Turtle Fur is a manufacturer and distributor of comfort-focused headwear and accessories in the outdoor, snow sports and lifestyle markets. Inside Outdoor
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June 8, 2022
U.S. to ban sale of single-use plastic on public lands, national parks by 2032
The U.S. Interior Department said on Wednesday it will phase out the sale of single-use plastic products in national parks and other public lands by 2032. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland issued an order to reduce the procurement, sale and distribution of such products and packaging on more than 480 million acres...
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June 7, 2022
Roamly Taps Former SVP of Good Sam as Chief Commercial Officer
Roamly, an RV-focused insurtech for the outdoor enthusiast market, announced former Senior Vice President of Good Sam, Mary Heneen (pictured), as Chief Commercial Officer, and former Claims Director for Root and Uber, Jessica Ballard, as Director of Claims. Inside Outdoor
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June 7, 2022
RV Maker Misses on Revenue, Earnings, But Demand Holds Steady
Rev Group (REVG) led the week's RV company earnings reports on Tuesday, falling short of Wall Street expectations. Investors are looking to Rev Group, and Thor Industries (THO) on Wednesday, to gauge consumer interest in RVs and related vehicles as fuel prices across the country continue to soar. Investors
