June 2, 2021

Mountain Hardwear Releases Two New Ultralight Tents; Nimbus™ and Strato™ UL Tents

Richmond, Calif. (June 2, 2021)- Mountain Hardwear, a leader in performance equipment and apparel for climbers, mountaineers, and athletes, has added to its robust offering of tents with two new ultra lightweight styles, the Nimbus™ UL 1 and 2 and Strato™ UL 2. These styles usher the brand into an...

June 2, 2021

National Trails Day® Takes Place on Saturday

Silver Spring, MD – This Saturday—June 5—people from sea to shining sea will celebrate American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day®. Millions of people have found physical, mental, and emotional restoration on hometown trails during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tens of thousands will return the favor by caring for America’s magnificent trail...

June 1, 2021

RV Shipments Projected to Surpass 575,000 Units in 2021

Strong growth through the remainder of 2021 will push RV wholesale shipments to their highest historical total ever, according to the Summer 2021 issue of “RV RoadSigns,” the quarterly forecast prepared by ITR Economics for the RV Industry Association (RVIA). The latest projection shows total 2021 RV shipments ranging between...

June 1, 2021

Clarus to Buy Australia’s Rhino-Rack for $198 Million

Clarus Corp. on Tuesday said it agreed to buy Rhino-Rack Pty. Ltd., an Australia-based maker of automotive roof racks and other accessories, for about $198 million in cash and stock. The Salt Lake City, Utah, maker of outdoor equipment and lifestyle products said the consideration includes $150 million in cash and...

May 31, 2021

Everything You Need to Get Started Overlanding

Want to go on a vehicle-based adventure this summer? Here’s where to head, what vehicle to take, and how to stay safe and comfortable while you’re out there. Outside

May 28, 2021

Who are the new RV buyers?

The United States’ RV Industry Association (RVIA) has commissioned a survey of new American buyers to discover who they are, what they’re buying and their preferred destinations. Camping Trade World

May 28, 2021

RVezy Raises $19 Million in Venture Capital for RV Rentals

RVezy, a peer-to-peer marketplace for renting recreational vehicles (RVs) and campervans in North America, has raised about $19 million ($23 million Canadian dollars). The company, based in Ottawa and with 54 employees, began in 2017 with a focus on Canada. A year ago it expanded to the U.S., and it...

May 27, 2021

Wholesale RV Values Continue to Set Records

The average selling price for motorized units was $64,474, which is up $1,507 (2.3 percent) from the previous month. Towables came in at $22,214, up $393 (1.8 percent) from last month. One year ago, the average motor home sold for $36,470 and the average towable unit brought $13,631. RV-PRO

May 27, 2021

Dometic Acquires Zamp Sol

Dometic has acquired Zamp Solar, a North American manufacturer of innovative and high-quality mobile solar power solutions for the outdoor market. In 2020, Zamp Solar’s sales were about $14 million with a good operating margin and strong organic sales growth, according to its new parent company. RV-PRO

May 26, 2021

Lazydays Sales, Revenue Rises in Q1; Report Delayed

The company is recalculating and auditing due to changes brought about by the Securities Exchange Commission issuing Special Purpose Acquisition Companies warrants. Revenues for the first quarter were $271 million, an increase of $80.1 million or 42% from the same period in 2020. Gross profit was $66 million, an increase...