Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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May 31, 2023
Campnab Celebrates Sending 3.5 Million Campsite Availability Alerts
VANCOUVER, BC MAY 31, 2023 Campers Eric Shelkie and Eric Karjaluoto have made it possible to find openings at sold-out campgrounds with their app, Campnab. From a basement side project born out of necessity, Campnab has grown to send a whopping 3.5 million cancellation alerts for sold-out campgrounds. Back in...
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May 27, 2023
Living and working from an all-electric VW ID Buzz
Like most people, I’m intrigued by the idea of electric cars but not yet convinced it’s time to make the leap. I can name every Tesla model, a few pickups from Ford and Rivian, and that’s about it. But when Volkswagen announced the production model of the all-electric ID Buzz,...
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May 26, 2023
Participation in Outdoor Activities Continues to Increase, Road Trips Preferred Summer Travel Method, According to Winnebago Industries Insights
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., May 26, 2023 -- As Americans make summer travel and recreation plans, they are increasingly looking to the outdoors and road trips to improve mental well-being and to combat the rising costs of flights, lodging and car rentals according to a new consumer survey from Winnebago Industries,...
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May 26, 2023
Is an RV Downturn the Same Recession Signal as Before?
Right now, times are tough in the RV business. The biggest manufacturer, Thor Industries of Elkhart, Indiana, announced this week that its net sales for the quarter ended Jan. 31 were down 39% from the same period a year earlier. Earnings per share were down 90%, and the company downgraded...
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May 25, 2023
Report: OEM’s Shipments Down 52% YOY Through April
One third of the way through 2023, RV shipments totaled 109,816 units, down 52% compared with the same period a year ago. According to data collected by the RV Industry Association, in April OEMs reported 31,216 units shipped, a 45.4% drop from the 57,192 shipped last April. RV Pro
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May 24, 2023
Camping World Reviews Use of Capital as it Eyes Deals
Camping World Holdings Chief Executive Marcus Lemonis said the company is reviewing its capital-allocation strategy as the RV dealership acquisition landscape looks attractive. Lemonis said the retailer of recreational vehicles is committed to maintaining a competitive dividend. The company on Wednesday maintained its quarterly dividend of 62.5 cents a share,...
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May 23, 2023
44 Million Americans Plan To Go RVing This Summer
A recent survey of America’s leisure travelers found that 44 million Americans are planning on going RVing this summer, including 12 million who plan to go RVing this Memorial Day weekend. Asked their reasons for considering RV travel, the respondents cited more flexible work schedules, a desire to travel more...
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May 23, 2023
KOA Buys Billings Location, West Yellowstone Properties
Kampgrounds of Americs Inc. (KOA) has purchased three KOA properties – Billings KOA Holiday in Billings, Mont., and Yellowstone Park/West Gate KOA Holiday and Yellowstone Park/Mountainside KOA Holiday located near West Yellowstone, Mont. Billings KOA Holiday, opened in June of 1962, holds the designation as the first KOA campground among...
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May 22, 2023
Canada’s Largest RV Dealer Group Moves into U.S.
Leisure Days RV Group, Canada’s largest RV dealership group by store count, acquired its first U.S. location after buying Wana Engine Center in Shipshewana, Indiana. With the purchase, Leisure Days RV Group has 34 RV stores in North America. Wana Engine Center owner Justin Miller will remain as the store’s...
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May 22, 2023
Camping World Announces the Opening of Its 191st RV Dealership Located in Branson, Missouri
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.-- Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH) (“Camping World”), America’s Recreation Dealer today announced the opening of its Branson, Missouri RV dealership. Camping World Chairman and CEO Marcus Lemonis said, “The addition of this new location continues our rapid pace of growth, making this our 191st RV dealership. It’s our...
