Camping and RV News and Press Releases
Want to stay up to date on the latest press releases and business news in the camping and RV industry? Scroll below to view all camping/RV industry business news.
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July 27, 2021
Living Vehicle Launches Pro-EV Camper Trailer With Gobs Of Solar Power
Using solar power as its primary source of off-grid energy, the new Living Vehicle Pro-EV camper trailer comes with 3,520 W of solar power with 57.6 kWh of energy capacity connected to a 20kW hybrid inverter. This is said to offer sustainable power indefinitely, offering air-conditioning using solar energy without...
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July 27, 2021
The RV Vacation Meets Glamping as More Americans Embrace Outdoor Trips
In a growing field of outdoor hospitality, a new collaboration is giving the often folksy #vanlife crowd a luxe way to escape. A handful of glamping retreats around the U.S. now cater to Outdoorsy’s RV renters looking for a little coddling around the campfire. Collective Retreats, a company that’s created glamping...
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July 27, 2021
Airstream and Pottery Barn Launch Special-Edition Camping Trailer
Following the launch of a collaborative line of trailer decor and accessories earlier this year, Airstream and Pottery Barn have upped the ante with a special-edition travel trailer that's fitted with homey wares and products. Car and Driver
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July 27, 2021
RV Market Suffering Same Shortages Plaguing Many Industries
The pandemic forced factories that make RVs to shut down temporarily. When they came back online, manufacturers faced supply chain issues that continue to this day. Shortages from lumber to furniture and appliances are keeping RV makers from getting projects finished. CBS
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July 27, 2021
Virtual RV Event Gears Up for Fifth Annual Rendition
Full-Time Freedom Week, the largest virtual consumer RV event since 2017, is back Sept 20- 24 for its fifth annual event with more than 25 educational and inspirational presentations about the RV lifestyle for vacationers, weekend warriors and even full-timers.
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July 26, 2021
RV Industry’s June Shipment Report Concludes Record-Setting Quarter
Results for the RV Industry Association’s June 2021 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 50,706 units, an increase of 25.3% compared to the 40,462 units shipped during June 2020; this June was also the best on comparable record being up 7% against the 47,416...
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July 26, 2021
Kelley Blue Book: Electrified Vehicle Sales Spike 201% in Q2
According to an analysis of Q2 2021 data from Kelley Blue Book, sales of pure EVs surpassed 100,000 units in the quarter – a first – and hybrid sales were over 250,000 units. Sales of electrified vehicles for Q2 climbed a staggering 201.1% year-over-year, reaching beyond 375,000 total combined EVs...
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July 25, 2021
Indiana RV manufacturers get Michigan grants
Recreational Vehicle manufacturers Cruiser RV and Heartland Recreational Vehicles have received economic development grants from the State of Michigan in support of two new manufacturing campuses in Sturgis which are expected to support 450 new jobs in St. Joseph County. WTBV
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July 25, 2021
Would you rather sleep in an Airstream than a tent? Glamping sites are ramping up across the US
AutoCamp Cape Cod opened in April in partnership with Boston-based developers Blue Flag Partners and the latest from California-based AutoCamp, a luxury Airstream glamping company, which began in 2013 in Santa Barbara, just before the glamping – that is, glamorous camping – trend took off. USA Today
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July 24, 2021
KOA July Survey Finds Number of Campers Continues to Climb
Kampgrounds of America (KOA)'s monthly research report reveals good news for the campground industry. According to research conducted in July, KOA projects 53.5 million households will take a camping trip in 2021. Data suggests that 24.5 million campers will venture out in July. KOA also notes impressive growth among new campers,...
