April 11, 2021

RV Retailer Partners With RV Technical Institute

RV Retailer LLC announced a partnership with the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) to provide all RVR techs with access to RVTI standardized training, curriculum and certification resources through RVTI’s Authorized Learning Program. SGB Media

April 9, 2021

CEO of French RV OEM Trigano Makes Forbes Billionaires List

François Feuillet, the CEO of Trigano and President of the ECF (European Caravan Federation) is one of four new French billionaires who have joined Forbes’ 2021 list of the world’s billionaires. François Feuillet, who joined Trigano 1981 – in which he holds a 58% stake – largely participated in the development of...

April 8, 2021

These Are the 5 Deadliest National Parks

It goes without saying that many of these parks were also the most touristed, but the causes of death may seem surprising and warrant a second thought about how to tour safely. Outside

April 8, 2021

Biden plan calls for $100 billion in new EV consumer rebates

Administration wants 'to encourage people to switch to electric vehicles and efficient electric appliances' The Biden administration's $174 billion proposal to boost electric vehicles calls for $100 billion in new consumer rebates and $15 billion to build 500,000 new electric vehicle charging stations, according to a U.S. Transportation Department email...

April 7, 2021

Outdoor Brands That Guarantee Their Gear for Life, 2021 Edition

The thing is, we don’t all have an extra $400 laying around to replace a rain jacket that busts a seam too soon. Plenty of outdoor brands have either a full or limited lifetime warranty. It may sound like a marketing ploy when you see it on a website, but...

April 6, 2021

Camping World Announces Planned Acquisition in Michigan

Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (“Camping World” or the “Company”), America’s Recreation Dealer, today announced that an agreement has been signed to acquire multi-location Hilltop RV Superstore, with dealerships in Escanaba and Ishpeming, Michigan. Businesswire

April 6, 2021

Airstream reveals augmented reality caravan browser

Iconic camping trailer brand Airstream has launched a new way to view its Basecamp 20X adventure trailer in stunning 3D via a new augmented reality technology service. Simply scan the QR code with your phone or tablet. Camping Trade World

April 6, 2021

Harvest Hosts Members to Spend Over $40M Locally in ’21

Harvest Hosts, a membership program giving RVers access to unique RV camping options, today (April 6) announced that it has exceeded 2,000 host locations on its platform. In 2020 alone, its more than 140,000 members spent over $25 million at host locations, and that number is projected to reach $40...

April 6, 2021

Combat the higher cost of camping

Inflation? What’s that? The Federal Reserve says inflation is under control.  Oh yea? …… Wind Tamer Camp Stove Companion helps control costs in the great outdoors with ingenuity, quality and value. Quoting an email from YKK-Tape Craft, I received March 17, this year:  “Because of rising raw material cost, freight, cardboard, etc. we are having...

April 5, 2021

Outside Business Journal Introduces New Index to Measure Health of Outdoor Industry

New index provides a snapshot of public companies’ financial picture and measures the health of the outdoor industry. OBJ