Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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June 28, 2023
17 people fall ill at Colorado campground after exposure to gas cloud
Seventeen campers fell ill in San Juan National Forest in La Plata County after exposure to an unknown gas cloud Tuesday night, according to the Upper Pine River Fire Protection District. About 9 p.m. Mountain time Tuesday, emergency responders with Upper Pine River Fire Protection District were dispatched to the...
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June 28, 2023
Campground OK’ed at old Boyds Bears site
Cumberland Township supervisors voted 5-0 Tuesday to grant conditional use for a campground at the former Boyds Bears facility. Under the site’s mixed-use zoning, BR Smith Properties’ project at 75 Cunningham Road could not advance without the conditional use, which supervisors granted subject to several conditions. One condition is campsites...
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June 28, 2023
Campsites Are Fully Booked. They’re Also Half-Empty.
Rising interest in camping means prime sites are selling out across the country. So why do so many campsites sit empty on peak nights? Online booking and cancellation fees mean there is little to gain in letting parks know you’re a no-show, campers say. Travelers who make multiple bookings before...
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June 28, 2023
Shoe Company Partners With Kampgrounds of America
HOLO Footwear has formed a collaboration with Kampgrounds of America (KOA) in a three-year deal that begins this July and August, pairing sustainable footwear brand HOLO with the world’s largest campground network to highlight the brands’ aligned goals. RV Pro
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June 27, 2023
Ford to ax at least 1,000 contract, salaried workers to offset billion-dollar EV investments
Ford Motor Co. reportedly has plans to fire at least 1,000 salaried and contract workers as the auto giant looks to offset the cost of investing in the electric vehicle market. During internal meetings on Monday, salaried workers based in North America were informed of the impending job cuts, which...
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June 25, 2023
May Shipment Report Now Available
Results for the RV Industry Association’s May 2023 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 30,919 units, a decrease of (-38.8%) compared to the record 50,529 units shipped in May 2022. To date, RV shipments are down (-49.7%) with 140,735 units. RVIA
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June 21, 2023
Winnebago Industries (WGO) Q3 Earnings Top Estimates
Winnebago , which belongs to the Zacks Building Products - Mobile Homes and RV Builders industry, posted revenues of $900.8 million for the quarter ended May 2023, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 5.24%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $1.46 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates two...
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June 20, 2023
‘Glamping’ Grows Up: ULUM’s Bid to Create Approachable Luxury
Now, with the launch of ULUM in Moab, Utah, the brand is creating a more elevated experience: Think electricity in tents, Aesop amenities, Pendleton blankets and more emphasis on the F&B delivered in purpose-built communal spaces. Launched in Moab within driving distance to Canyonlands airport and many of the natural...
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June 20, 2023
The 10 Most Expensive Pickup Trucks You Can Buy
Pickup trucks have gotten expensive. They command luxury car prices — and, in the top trims, deliver luxury car amenities and performance. If there's a ceiling for how much Americans are willing to pay for a pickup truck, manufacturers haven't found it yet. Whether you're looking for a plush dually...
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June 20, 2023
Tune Outdoor Enters Lightweight Camper Market
Denver’s Tune Outdoor has unveiled its innovative entry to the growing lightweight truck camper market, the Tune M1. The Tune M1 pop-up canopy truck topper blends design innovation, simplicity, and a streamlined production process that delivers an industry-best weight-to-space ratio, exceptional performance, and a stylish, modern aesthetic. Targeting the burgeoning...
