Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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May 24, 2021
Consumer Demand For Camping Gear At All-Time High
Pattern, a global e-commerce research company, analyzed market demand for outdoor and camping supplies from 2019 through March 2021. Among its findings, monthly demand for camping gear, overall (tents, lanterns, backpacks, camp stoves) is up 25 percent compared to the same period in 2020, and the category is up 86 percent...
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May 24, 2021
Forrest Street Partners Acquires Johnny’s RV Park in Mobile, Ala.
Forrest Street Partners now owns two RV parks in Alabama, after acquiring Johnny’s RV Resort, located in Theodore, near Mobile. The RV resort has 165 sites and seven cabins, plus a commercial building and pavilion housing other tenants. The boutique real estate firm plans to invest in the park by adding five more...
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May 23, 2021
Renting Out Their RV Went From Side Hustle to Full-On Business That’s Brought in $25,000 in One Month. Here’s How.
Read how four RV owners from across the U.S. have turned a pandemic into a serious business opportunity. Entrepreneur
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May 23, 2021
10 best RV resorts in the U.S., as voted by USA Today readers
A stay at these 10 luxury RV resorts, voted by USA Today readers as the best in the U.S, gives you the best of both worlds – the comforts of your own mobile home and the amenities of a five-star resort.
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May 21, 2021
KOA camping report forecasts nearly 18 MILLION campers over Memorial Day
Kampgrounds of America Inc. released results of its May KOA Monthly Research Report. It projects more than 17.8 million households will kick off the camping season over the Memorial Day weekend alone in the U.S. and Victoria Day weekend in Canada.
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May 21, 2021
Florida, Alabama Elect Not to Renew Affiliation with ARVC
The Florida and Alabama Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (Florida and Alabama ARVC) today (May 21) notified the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) that it does not plan to renew its affiliation with the Denver-based organization for 2022. For now, however, the Florida and Alabama association...
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May 21, 2021
KOA Partners to Launch Campground Resale Prog.
The KOA Resale Program, in partnership with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Floberg Real Estate, will help franchisees navigate the intricacies of campground sales. As part of the KOA Resale Program, KOA will assist franchisees in evaluating the current campground sales marketplace and work closely with owners to determine the appropriate value...
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May 21, 2021
Ford Takes in More Than 44,500 F-150 Lightning Orders in 48 Hours
As soon as Ford debuted the all-new, all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup, it offered interested customers a place in line for a refundable $100 deposit drumming up more than 44,500 reservations. What's significant about the F-150 Lightning's reservation volume isn't the number itself, but that the figure is a decent percentage of...
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May 20, 2021
Dometic Acquires Front Runner Vehicle Outfitters
On May 20, Dometic entered into an agreement to acquire Front Runner Vehicle Outfitters – a provider of high-quality roof racks, load bars, storage solutions and off-road accessories for the vehicle-based outdoor market. The transaction, expected to be effective in Q3 2021, strengthens the Front Runner and Dometic product offering...
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May 20, 2021
Ford’s Electric F-150 Set to Go On Sale Next Spring
Ford Motor has opened a major new front in the battle to dominate the fast-growing electric vehicle market. The automaker unveiled an electric version of its popular F-150 pickup truck called the Lightning. Ford’s F-Series trucks, including the F-150, make up the top-selling vehicle line in the United States, and typically generate about...
