June 30, 2021

Springdale, Zion National Park work to recover after extensive flood damage; hotel a total loss

A day after a major flash flood hit Zion National Park and its surrounding community, the resulting damage is proving to be even worse than initially thought. More than 1 1/2 inches of rain came down within an hour Tuesday afternoon causing a major flash flood that seemingly leaked out...

June 30, 2021

Winnebago grapples with a ‘year’s worth of demand’ in backlog

The company is planning to invest in ways to increase production to keep up with demand, but CEO ​Michael Happe noted that supply chain constraints are currently holding back "operations from reaching full production capacity." Supply Chain Dive

June 29, 2021

Wholesale RV Values Climb to New Records

The values of used RVs sold at wholesale auctions rose across the board once again last month. Consumer demand continues to be red hot, and dealer inventories remain far below average,” according to Eric Lawrence, principal analyst, specialty markets, at Black Book. RV-PRO

June 29, 2021

The First Electric Camper Van Is around the Corner

The London Electric Vehicle Company revealed renderings of what such a model could look like after partnering with camping vehicle specialist Wellhouse Leisure, and it's headed into production at the end of 2021. Autoweek

June 29, 2021

Amazing Compact Camper Trailer Expands To Three Times Its Size

Beauer 3X camper trailer which, at a glance, may look like a small two-person caravan but it can actually expand to three times its size at the touch of a button. It takes about 60 seconds to get it transformed into a 129 square foot (12 square meters) four-person camper....

June 25, 2021

Lender Compliance Technologies Raises $4.15 Million in Series A Funding

Lender Compliance Technologies (LCT), a company that specializes in compliance solutions for automotive, RV, marine, and powersports lenders, has raised a funding round led by a team of seasoned software entrepreneurs and joined by Automotive Ventures and Driven Capital Partners for the ongoing development of technology solutions to help lenders...

June 24, 2021

Report: Seventh Straight Record-Breaking Month for RV Shipments

The RV Industry Association’s May 2021 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 49,241 units, becoming the best May wholesale shipment total on comparable record. May 2021 shipments were an increase of 75.9 percent compared to the 27,999 units shipped during May 2020, the first...

June 24, 2021

Outdoorsy raises $120M to support accelerated marketplace growth and rapid expansion of insurtech division, Roamly

AUSTIN, Texas and NEW YORK, June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Outdoorsy, the most-trusted global online RV rental and outdoor travel marketplace, announced today that it has raised $120 million in equity and debt financing. The $120 million raise includes a $90 million private placement equity round led by Moore Strategic Ventures, ADAR1 Partners, Monashee Capital, SiriusPoint Ltd, (NYSE: SPNT), and Convivialite Ventures,...

June 24, 2021

ALPS Mountaineering Introduces New “Go Anywhere” Shelters

New Haven, Mo.- ALPS Mountaineering, manufacturer of performance-driven technical support gear for wilderness adventures, exploration, and family camping, has launched two new products designed for backpackers and long-haul day hikers. The Ultra-Light Tarp Shelter is the ideal solution for minimalist backpackers looking to shave weight from their packs and simplify...

June 23, 2021

‘Active bears’ force North Carolina campground to extend ban on tents, park says

Tents and soft-sided campers are now prohibited at Mount Pisgah Campground through July 1. The additional time maintains camper’s safety while wildlife biologists and park staff continue their work to redirect bears to natural food sources away from this location. Last week, officials said a young bear had been approaching...