Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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January 26, 2021
Biggest Windstorm to Batter Yosemite in 25 Years Topples Two Sequoias
California's iconic Yosemite National Park will remain closed until at least Saturday, Jan. 30 after a windstorm caused millions of dollars of damage in the park, toppled trees and power lines. EcoWatch
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January 26, 2021
RV Retailer Announces Bill Plemmons RV World Acquisition
Bill Plemmons RV World is the second largest new volume RV dealer group in North Carolina with locations in Winston-Salem and Raleigh. The acquisition brings RVR to 54 stores in 15 states. RV Business
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January 24, 2021
RV Service Technician is Third-Fastest Growing Job in America
Salary comparison site PayScale used crowdsourced data from 4.33 million people to find the jobs with the highest share of growth in 2020 compared to the previous year. RV service technicians were in a comfy third with a 97% growth, making people think, did COVID-19 pandemic cause people to need...
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January 22, 2021
Utah’s Castle Country Acquires Funtime RV’s Oregon Stores
Utah-based Castle Country RV Thursday (Jan. 21) announced that an agreement has been signed to acquire the two existing locations of Funtime RV in Sandy and Tualatin, Oregon, with plans for the acquisition to close in February, according to a press release from Lankford Consulting Group. RV Business
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January 20, 2021
Nissan electric camper van concept is a backcountry ski hut on wheels
Many ski resorts and related entities are pushing the idea of using one's vehicle as a base lodge to prevent indoor crowding in resort restaurants and lodges. Nissan answers that need, with its all-weather camper van featuring electric power, pop-camper conversion with ruggedized design. New Atlas
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January 19, 2021
Winnebago (WGO) Up 10.2% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
Winnebago reported first-quarter fiscal 2021 (ended Nov 28, 2020) adjusted earnings per diluted share of $1.69, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of earnings of $1.03. The RV vehicle maker registered revenues of $793.1 million during the reported quarter, and an operating income of $85 million compared with the year-ago income...
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January 18, 2021
Camping In Grand Teton National Park Is Now By Reservation Only
For the first time, all campgrounds in Grand Teton National Park and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway will be available for reservation starting Jan. 26. Reservations can be made as far as six months in advance and no spaces will be considered first-come-first-serve any more. Wyoming Public Media
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January 14, 2021
The Future of Van Life Is Here. And It’s Electric!
That’s right, lithium-ion units and battery packs are taking the place of fuel tanks and emissions — the van life trend is making a pretty big shift. And the industry’s biggest companies are leading the charge. GearJunkie
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January 14, 2021
The 6 Ultimate Teardrop Trailer Upgrades
Part of the fun of owning an adventuremobile is making modifications as you go. Here are the six improvements you must make on your mobile base camp. Outside
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January 14, 2021
The Best Rooftop Tents for Car Camping
Whether you're a novice or expert camper, a trip off the grid requires plenty of gear. From sleeping bags to hiking boots, and of course a tent. There are several varieties of tents to choose from, but if you're interested in car camping or overlanding, a rooftop tent might be...
