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March 1, 2021
Camping World Holdings Announces Deal to Acquire Triple A R.V. Center in Medford, OR
With this addition, the company will have six locations in Oregon. Camping World Holdings also owns and operates a second location south of Medford under its Gander RV & Outdoors brand, America’s second largest RV and outdoor dealer network behind Camping World. Business Wire
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March 1, 2021
Why the RV Boom Has Been Good for Equity LifeStyle Properties
While many vacation resort communities saw profits plummet due to the pandemic, Equity LifeStyle enjoyed an unpredicted early surge in bookings for its portfolio of RV resorts and campgrounds, reporting a 15% increase in core transient business in the fourth quarter of 2020. million acres
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February 28, 2021
In the hard-to-find camp: Airstream popularity grows during pandemic
Airstream of Spokane owners Nick and Karyn Dietz are experiencing a boom in demand with only one travel trailer available, a Caravel on the showroom floor, compared with 40 available early last year. The Spokesman-Review
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February 27, 2021
RV shipments to dealers soar in January
The RV Industry Association’s (RVIA) January 2021 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 45,930 units, an increase of 39.2% compared to the 33,003 units shipped during January 2020, making this the best January shipment total on comparable record. RV Travel
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February 26, 2021
RV Retailer, LLC Appoints Tim Benter as Vice President, General Counsel
Tim Benter will be responsible for all legal affairs of RV Retailer, LLC. He will report to Jon Ferrando, CEO and President. PRNewswire
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February 25, 2021
RoverPass Partnership to Offer Travel Insurance for Campers
Generali Global Assistance announced that it will be offering travel insurance for purchase through its partner RoverPass, which is an emerging travel marketplace that gives travelers the ability to search and book an RV site or campground that expands vacation opportunities for people all across the country. RV Business
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February 25, 2021
China-Based Ecocampor Seeks North American Dealer Base
Established in 2008 and located in Guangdong, China, Ecocampor Vehicle Co. Ltd, manufactures travel trailer, truck and tent campers, which already are available for purchase on international shopping sites such as Alibaba.com and Tradewheel.com in Australia. RV Business
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February 25, 2021
Camping World Holdings Reports Rises in Income, Revenue
Camping World Holdings said its revenue in the fourth quarter was $1.1 billion, a 17.5% jump from Q4 last year. Its net income was $40.3 million, an increase of $121 million. RV PRO
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February 25, 2021
The Historic Ski Descent of Half Dome
Half Dome, the gentlest slope off the iconic 8,839-foot summit in Yosemite National Park, is a 45-to-60-degree granite wall. On Feb. 21, Yosemite locals Jason Torlano and Zach Milligan becamme the first people to ski the iconic feature from its summit to the Valley floor, a 4,640-foot descent. Outside
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February 25, 2021
REI Reports Zero Profits for 2020: ‘Member Reward’ to Replace Dividend
REI broke the news in a letter to its 19 million-plus members, saying 2020 was “one of the most difficult years” in the brand’s history. But noted that the co-op also carried no debt and would issue a “member reward” in lieu of the traditional dividend. Gear Junkie
