November 24, 2021

Unusual attractions lure new campers

Campgrounds on private and state lands alike are implementing unusual programs and camping opportunities — think goat yoga and hammocks —  to attract people into nature. Michigan state parks’ visitation rates increased 30% in the past year. Hipcamp, a San Francisco-based online marketplace that connects private landowners to campers, saw...

November 24, 2021

German RV With Two Massive Slideouts Is Palatial Inside

The Protec Q18 is a German motorhome that is absolutely full of interesting features. The most notable thing is that there are two slide-out panels that add nearly four feet (1.2 meters) of width to increase the living space when it's time to stop and rest. The Q18 gets its...

November 23, 2021

RV Retailer Acquires Holland RV Center, Folsom Lake RV

RV Retailer LLC (RVR) today (Nov. 22) announced the acquisitions of Holland RV Center with three stores in Southern California and Folsom Lake RV in Northern California. This expands RVR’s presence in California to six stores and total store count to 81. Modern Campground

November 23, 2021

RVDA Reveals Next Year’s Convention Dates, Launches Survey

The 2021 RV Dealer Association (RVDA)’s Convention/Expo wrapped this year’s in-person event on Nov. 11. According to the association, more than 1,560 dealers, exhibitors and industry partners attended the event – 97 percent of 2019’s total attendance numbers. RVPRO

November 23, 2021

RV INDUSTRY: Monthly, all-time shipment records set in October

The RV has already registered its best year for shipments, with two months of results still to go. The RV Industry Association reported its October survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month at 57,971 units, an increase of 22.5% compared to the 47,326 units shipped during...

November 22, 2021

Camping World Declares Quarterly Dividend

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill., November 22, 2021 - Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (the "Company," "Camping World," "we," "us" or "our"), announced today that its Board of Directors declared a regular cash dividend of $0.50 per share on the Company’s Class A Common Stock. Payment is expected to be made on...

November 22, 2021

Outdoorsy in Talks for $100M EV Order

RV rental company Outdoorsy is in talks with Rivian Automotive and Ford Motor Co. to order $100 million in electric trucks and SUVs over the coming years to build out its fleet. The Austin, Texas-based Outdoorsy has seen a boom in demand during the pandemic, helping it surpass $1.5 billion in total sales....

November 22, 2021

Patrick Industries, Inc. Completes Acquisitions of Williamsburg Marine LLC and Williamsburg Furniture, Inc.

ELKHART, Ind., Nov. 22, 2021 -- Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: PATK) ("Patrick" or the "Company") announced today that it has completed the acquisitions of Indiana-based Williamsburg Marine LLC and Williamsburg Furniture, Inc. (collectively "Williamsburg"), a manufacturer of marine and motorized RV seating. Williamsburg's aggregate trailing 12-months revenue through October 2021was approximately $41 million, and the acquisitions are...

November 22, 2021

Patrick Industries, Inc. Completes Acquisitions of Williamsburg Marine LLC and Williamsburg Furniture, Inc.

ELKHART, Ind., Nov. 22, 2021 -- Patrick Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: PATK) ("Patrick" or the "Company") announced today that it has completed the acquisitions of Indiana-based Williamsburg Marine LLC and Williamsburg Furniture, Inc. (collectively "Williamsburg"), a manufacturer of marine and motorized RV seating. Williamsburg's aggregate trailing 12-months revenue through October 2021was approximately $41 million, and the acquisitions are...

November 22, 2021

Adventure Ready Brands Acquires Outdoor, Emergency Lighting Brand, LuminAID

LITTLETON, N.H. (Nov 22, 2021) /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - Adventure Ready Brands, which markets a range of best-in-class first aid, insect repellent and outdoor recreation products, announces the acquisition of LuminAID, maker of a variety of solar-powered lighting and charging solutions for the outdoors and emergency use. The transaction closed on...