June 22, 2024

Pop-up camper cube might be the smartest family RV money can buy

Capax trailer promises to be one of the most intelligent RVs out there, packing in a smart-home-like touchscreen automation system, instant electric setup and breakdown, auto-leveling, and satellite connectivity. It sleeps up to five people and improves camp life with indoor and outdoor kitchens, an integrated outdoor workshop, and a...

June 20, 2024

Winnebago’s Quarterly Sales Sink 13 Percent

Winnebago Industries, Inc. reported profits fell 50.9 percent in its fiscal third quarter ended May 25 as sales declined 12.7 percent.  Third Quarter Fiscal 2024 Financial Summary Revenues of $786.0 million Gross profit of $118.2 million, representing 15.0 percent gross margin Diluted earnings per share of $0.96; adjusted diluted earnings...

June 19, 2024

New Kids on the Block star Jonathan Knight restores abandoned campground in new HGTV spinoff

Restoration expert, HGTV host, New Kids on the Block icon - Jonathan Knight has a lot of titles. Now, he’s putting everything on the line as he embraces his next adventure: fulfilling a lifelong dream renovation project. Watch the new HGTV spinoff “Farmhouse Fixer: Camp Revamp” when it premieres Tuesday, June...

June 18, 2024

Solo Camping Increases Significantly for Second Consecutive Year

PORTLAND, Ore., June 18, 2024 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The Dyrt, the No. 1 app for camping availability, photos and reviews, has found that solo camping continues to trend upward. In 2023, 29.8% of campers camped alone at least one night according to The Dyrt’s 2024 Camping Report presented by The...

June 14, 2024

Harvest Hosts Wants to Hire You…to Retire

Looking for a perfect job which will hire you to quit working? Harvest Hosts, a network of farms, wineries, breweries, distilleries, attractions and more is seeking a Chief Retirement Officer to travel North America in a furnished RV, exploring and sharing the best retirement spots. HarvestHosts.com

June 12, 2024

Overland Expo Pacific Northwest, World’s Premier Overland Consumer Festival, Debuts Next Gen Overlanding Vehicles, Technologies and Accessories Fueling Record Overlanding Participation, June 28-30 in Redmond, Oregon

REDMOND, OREGON (June 12, 2024)/OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Overland Expo, the premier overlanding event series in the world, today announced Overland Expo Pacific Northwest (PNW), the second of four 2024 U.S. events, will take place June 28-30 Deschutes County Expo Center. With over 350 vendors, this consumer expo showcases the newest off-road...

June 4, 2024

The Dyrt Announces the 2024 Best Places to Camp: Top 10 in the U.S.

PORTLAND, Ore., June 4, 2024 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The Dyrt, the No. 1 app for camping availability, photos and reviews, has announced the Best Places to Camp: Top 10 in the U.S. presented by the 2024 Toyota Tacoma. The rankings are based on recent reviews and ratings from The Dyrt’s vast...

June 3, 2024

Washington State Parks wants to limit campground stays to 10 days

If you travel with your RV to the Pacific Northwest, a new state proposal could affect you.  Washington State Parks want to cut how long you can stay in the park system. The numbers don’t seem to add up with many other public campground systems. Under Washington’s current policy, guests...

June 3, 2024

Scout Slides Into the Pop-Up Truck Camper Game With Yoho Model

After 4 years of making hard-wall campers, Yakima, Washington’s Scout Campers is debuting its first pop-top model today. Not only does the top pop, but the rest of the camper has also been refined and upgraded with the latest materials and tech. Up first is the Yoho, Scout’s smallest camper. The...

May 28, 2024

April RV Shipments Up 9.5%

Results for the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s April 2024 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 34,197 units, an increase of 9.5% compared to the 31,216 units shipped in April 2023. Towable RVs, led by conventional travel trailers, ended the month up 14.2% from last April with...