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May 27, 2022
Camping is headed in new directions, and they have the proof
Former Minnesotans Sarah Smith and Kevin Long have built a community — think Airbnb meets camping — with their popular app, the Dyrt. They've reported back on interesting trends. About 8.3 million people camped for the first time nationally in 2021; 40% of which were Black, Indigenous or people of...
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May 27, 2022
Campers Inn RV Adds Three New Dealership Locations
Campers Inn RV, which claims the title of nation’s largest family-operated RV dealership group, announced it is opening three new dealerships as part of its nationwide expansion policy: in Collinsville, Illinois; Jacksonville, Florida; and Washington, Pennsylvania. RV-Pro
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May 27, 2022
The 2022 Summer Gear Guide
The process for identifying the best outdoor products each year is an arduous one. Over the course of three months, 150-plus testers receive thousands of products from brands big and small. The mission: test the products repeatedly, in all conditions, and then send feedback to our category managers, who select...
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May 27, 2022
The Best Campers and Trailers of 2022
There’s never been a better time to be in the market for an adventure rig. Sure, waitlists may be long, thanks to overlanding’s explosive popularity combined with a pandemic that sent folks seeking outdoor experiences. But thankfully, there are more, better choices than ever before. Outside Online
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May 26, 2022
Wholesale RV Values Mixed as Summer Arrives
The average selling price for motorized units was $73,350 which is down $3,068 (4.0%) from the previous month. Towables came in at $20,883, up $522 (2.5%) from last month. One year ago the average motorhome sold for $64,474 and the average towable unit brought $22,214. RV Business
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May 25, 2022
Explosion of RV campgrounds stirs controversy in Wisconsin
An explosion of RV campgrounds during the pandemic has turned lake country in western Wisconsin into ground zero in a growing turf war over lake property. Cabin owners and many residents in Burnett and Washburn counties have fought vigorously over the last two years to stop the growth of these...
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May 25, 2022
Airstream Museum Celebrates 91 Years of Vintage Campers and Cool Styling
Luxury travel trailer manufacturer Airstream is opening a museum celebrating the brand's history. Inside, the visitor will see a wide selection of vintage Airstream trailers and related memorabilia that illustrate the company's history to the current day. Some of the items currently on display at the Heritage Center are owned...
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May 25, 2022
April RV Shipments Up Double-Figures Compared to ’21
The RV Industry Association’s April 2022 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 57,043 units, an increase of 11.5% compared to the 51,813 units shipped in April 2021. Year-to-date through April, RV shipments are up 14.1% compared to the same point last year with 228,509 wholesale...
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May 25, 2022
Margaritaville is opening RV resorts as it diversifies — see what it’s like to stay at the newest location in Florida with tiny homes
In January, Margaritaville opened its latest RV resort in Auburndale, Florida. The hospitality empire wants to open up to 50 RV resorts over the next five years. See what it's like staying at the new RV park complete with cabana cabin tiny homes and two pools. Business Insider
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May 25, 2022
Strava reaches 100 million athletes milestone
Strava, the leading social platform for athletes and the largest sports community in the world, has announced that more than 100 million athletes have joined the platform. The company reports that… ‘the number of Strava athletes has grown tremendously, doubling in size in just the last two years.’ Since Strava’s...
