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January 6, 2023
The Most-Visited Campgrounds Of 2022, According To RV LIFE Trip Wizard
RV LIFE Pro users have left reviews for thousands of parks and resorts across the country. A lot of parks achieved scores that ranged between medium and good, but there are a few camping destinations that definitely stood out from the pack! This information comes directly from travelers who use...
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January 6, 2023
Wholesale RV Values Mixed as Winter Intensifies
“Taking a closer look at the markets, we see that the average selling price for motorized units was $68,565 which is up $6,495 (10.4%) from the previous month. Towables came in at $18,529, down $1,658 (8.2%) from last month. One year ago, the average motorhome sold for $79,270 and the...
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January 6, 2023
Cortes Campers’ Deal with Pete’s RV Expands Market by Six States
US Lighting Group, makers of Cortes Campers, said it has signed Pete’s RV Center as a Cortes dealership that will carry the fiberglass RV travel trailers in Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Indiana, South Carolina and Maine. Pete’s RV Center has been in business selling travel trailers, fifth wheels, and motorhomes for...
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January 5, 2023
Osprey, Hydro Flask Parent Sees Drop In Fiscal Q3 Home & Outdoor Segment Sales
Helen of Troy, Ltd. reported sales in its Home & Outdoor segment, which includes OXO, Hydro Flask and Osprey, were down 7 percent on a reported basis and 23.3 percent on an organic basis in the third quarter ended November 30. Helen of Troy’s overall sales were down 10.6 percent...
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January 4, 2023
Active Lifestyle Stocks Face Turbulence In 2022
The majority of stocks in the active lifestyle space took it on the chin in 2022 as broader stock markets in the U.S. saw their worst performance since the 2008 financial crisis. All three of the major averages suffered their worst year since 2008 and snapped a three-year win streak....
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January 4, 2023
These 2-minute exercise bursts may be better than your regular workout
New research shows exercise “snacks,” which consist of brief spurts of exertion spread throughout the day, can improve metabolic health, raise endurance and stave off some of the undesirable changes in our muscles that otherwise occur when we sit too long. The Washington Post
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January 4, 2023
Puffin Drinkwear Raises Series A Funding Round
Puffin Drinkwear, makers of personality-infused apparel for your drink to wear, announced today a Series A round led by Village Family Capital and Jim Collis of Colfam Management. The company also announced new CFO Arianna Moore to join the Puffin Drinkwear team, bringing significant financial leadership experience with Private Equity...
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January 4, 2023
RVIA Adds VP Government Affairs
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) tapped Jason Rano, a senior government relations executive with over 18 years of experience in legislative and regulatory initiatives, as VP of government affairs, effective immediately. Reporting directly to RVIA President and CEO Craig Kirby, Rano is responsible for “promoting and protecting the RVIA member interests...
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January 3, 2023
Ken Block, DC Shoes Founder and Mountain Lab Creator, Killed in Snowmobile Accident
According to a release from the Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office, block was riding in the Mill Hollow area southeast of Park City when his snowmobile reared back and fell on top of him as he was attempting to climb a steep slope. He was apparently pronounced dead on the scene....
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January 3, 2023
Land Rover’s New Electric Defender May Arrive in 2026, Report Says
Land Rover plans to push heavily into EVs by the decade's end. That push will include electric variants of every model, including the new Defender. A report from AutoExpress, citing knowledge from Land Rover insiders, offers some further details on what to expect from the electric Defender, which should debut...
