Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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July 25, 2023
RV Shipments Down Nearly 50% at Year’s Halfway Point
Results for the RV Industry Association’s June 2023 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 24,095 units, a decrease of 46.4% compared to the 44,942 units shipped in June 2022. Halfway through 2023, RV shipments are down 49.2% with 164,830 units. RV Pro
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July 25, 2023
Thor Motor Coach Unveils 2024 Class C Upgrades
Thor Motor Coach announced changes to its model year 2024 lineup of Class C motorhomes, including the Chateau, Four Winds, Echelon, and Quantum models. The Chateau and Four Winds Class Cs boast of new exterior graphicsh; they built on a Ford E-series and Chevy chassis; keyless entry is offered; and...
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July 20, 2023
Winnebago Solis Pocket Small RV Gets Wet Bath, New Power System
The Ram ProMaster is a commercial van that competes against the Ford Transit and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. Winnebago uses this model to make the compact Solis Pocket 36B. A new floorplan is now available that packs a dinette and a wet bath into this small space. The company also partners with...
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July 20, 2023
KOA: Fourth of July Camping Equal to Last Year
The Kampgrounds of America (KOA) Monthly Research Report for July reported that more than 21.5 million households camped over the Fourth of July holiday, a number on par with 2022. Interestingly, the survey found most campers (56%) share that they have been postponing trips to later in the summer or...
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July 19, 2023
As Camping Popularity Surges, RV Resorts Look to Capitalize With Hotel-Like Comforts
As camping continues to grow in popularity, campgrounds and RV resorts continue to add more amenities that have attracted interest from guests old and new. These new amenities and accommodations allow for an RV resort to compete with hotels for leisure demand in warmer weather seasons. Hospitality Net
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July 19, 2023
Thule Inc’s Q2 Sales Fall on Continued Cycling Inventory Imbalances
Thule Inc. reported another challenging quarter as sales fell 15 percent in the Swedish company’s second quarter. The decline was blamed on continued weak bike-related product sales as retailers continue to focus on reducing inventory levels. The maker of car racks and bike accessories indicated inventories had returned to more...
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July 18, 2023
Dometic Q2 Report Shows Record-High Cash Flow
Dometic, a global market leader in the mobile living industry today released financial results for the second quarter of 2023. The company reported continued solid earnings and record-high operating cash flow. Net sales were SEK 8.329 billion (USD 816.242 million), a decrease of 2%. RV Business
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July 17, 2023
General RV Center to Open First North Carolina Dealership
General RV Center, which calls itself the nation’s largest family-owned RV dealer, will join the North Carolina community with a new location in Salisbury scheduled to open next year. Located approximately 40 miles north of Charlotte in Rowan County, this will be General RV’s first dealership in North Carolina and...
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July 13, 2023
Campspot Announces Partnership With Sensible Weather on Weather Guarantees
Campers, an online marketplace for RV resorts, family campgrounds, cabins and glamping options, has struck a new strategic partnership with climate risk technology company Sensible Weather. Through the agreement, Campspot users can rest assured that rain won’t ruin their adventure thanks to Sensible’s Weather Guarantees, which reimburse travelers in the...
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July 12, 2023
KOA Reports Double Digit Growth Over July Holiday Weekend
Double digit growth in 2021 Fourth of July holiday results at Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) included an increase in occupancy of over 17% from 2020. Even more impressive, when compared to KOA’s record 2019, check-ins for KOA system were up more than 36%. OWNAKOA
