Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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December 9, 2021
Camping World Announces Continued Expansion with New Development in Cape Girardeau, Missouri
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.--Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (“Camping World” or the “Company”), America’s Recreation Dealer, today announced the development of a new location on approximately 12 acres of land near Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The property is located at 49 Airport Road in Scott City, Missouri just off Interstate 55 near...
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December 8, 2021
Thor Industries acquires Elkhart Composites
RV industry giant Thor Industries has announced the acquisition of premium producer of polypropylene-based composite materials Elkhart Composites. The acquisition will be completed via Thor’s Airxcel Inc subsidiary. Elkhart Composites is a well-known name in the RV industry and a strong developer and producer of proprietary sustainable foamed polypropylene-based composite...
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December 8, 2021
Camping World Announces Deal to Acquire Lloyd Bridges Traveland
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.-- Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (“Camping World”), America’s Recreation Dealer, today announced an agreement to acquire the Lloyd Bridges Traveland RV dealerships in Chelsea, MI. The acquisition is anticipated to close early in 2022. “We continue to pursue dealership acquisitions to expand our market share and we...
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December 8, 2021
THOR Industries Reports Record Net Sales Of $3.96 Billion And Earnings Per Share Of $4.34 For The First Quarter Of Fiscal 2022 And Reaffirms Positive Outlook
Consolidated net sales were $3.96 billion in the first quarter of fiscal 2022, compared to $2.54 billion in the first quarter of fiscal 2021. This year's first quarter net sales include $2.24 billion for the North American Towable RV segment compared to $1.39 billion in the first quarter of fiscal...
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December 7, 2021
The Auto Industry Is Buzzing About Solid-State Batteries — Here’s Why
Imagine what it would be like if EVs could deliver a range of 500 to 600 miles, charge up as quickly as you can fill a fuel tank, and cost even less than today’s gas-powered vehicles. That’s more than a fantasy — at least if you believe what experts are promising...
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December 7, 2021
These Overlanding Trailers Are Light Enough to Tow With a Motorcycle
Light, agile, and feature-rich, the Earth Traveler Teardrop Trailers are perfect for overland adventures. These trailers offer exceptional build quality, and smaller vehicles can easily tow them. They’re expandable with pop-up tops and tents to provide room for up to four people and are manufactured using high-tech materials, including a...
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December 6, 2021
RV Retailer Buys Great Escapes RV, its 52nd Addition in ‘21
RV Retailer LLC announced the acquisition of Great Escapes RV Center with three full-service RV stores in Arkansas and Missouri. The acquisitions, which are expected to be completed in December, will expand RVR’s presence in Missouri to three stores and will be RVR’s first store in Arkansas. RV Business
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December 6, 2021
RV shipments have already set an annual record, propelled by the best month of production
Propelled by its best-ever single month for production, the RV industry already has set a new record for annual output — and that’s with two more months to go. The RV Industry Association reported last week that manufacturers produced 57,971 units in October, a 22.5% increase compared to the same month...
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December 6, 2021
Check Out This Million-Dollar Beast of an Off-Road Camper
All-wheel drive camper vans are great, but the Rise 4x4 takes it a few steps further — using a Mercedes-built Unimog as the base vehicle in either 230-horsepower four-cylinder or 395 hp six-cylinder diesel form. SOD doesn't mess with the stock Unimog components, which include a 4x4 system with dedicated...
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December 5, 2021
You’ll Pay In 2022 To Hike Angels Landing At Zion National Park
Still have hiking to the top of Angels Landing in Zion National Park on your bucket list? If you wait until April, you'll have to pay for that fearsome experience. And you'll have to land a permit for the privilege. The National Park Service will issue permits using online lotteries...
