Camping and RV News and Press Releases
Want to stay up to date on the latest press releases and business news in the camping and RV industry? Scroll below to view all camping/RV industry business news.
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September 26, 2022
August RV Shipments Top 33,000
Results for the RV Industry Association’s August 2022 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 33,783 units, a decrease of (-36.0%) compared to the 52,819 units shipped in August 2021. Through July, RV shipments are down (-2.6%) compared to the same point last year with...
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September 23, 2022
Exclusive: Black Folks Camp Too Signs First State RV Association as Partner
North Carolina-based Black Folks Camp Too (BFCT), a company that strives to connect the outdoor industry to what it says is a vastly untapped market – Black people – announced that for the first time, it is partnering with a statewide RV dealers association. Dealers Association has signed with BFCT founder Earl...
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September 23, 2022
Kunes Auto & RV Group Acquires 2 Wisconsin RV Dealerships
Kunes Auto & RV Group, with more than 40 auto and RV dealerships spanning the Midwest, announced it has added two new Wisconsin-based RV dealerships to its already robust roster. The family-owned auto group purchased from Todd Oberg his Fathead’s Country Campers and Fatheads Rapid RV in Lake Mills and Wisconsin Rapids, respectively....
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September 23, 2022
Forest damage tied to flooding pegged at $38.5M
A final, more detailed analysis of damage to the Custer Gallatin National Forest caused by this year’s flooding is pegged at $38.5 million, most probably taking several years to bring recovery back to the forest. Damage has been documented at 150 sites across the forest, including 66 along roads, 26...
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September 23, 2022
You may change your mind about RV rentals after seeing these RVs
Love RV camping but want to leave yours behind? Try an RV rental! Most are fully outfitted and already in an RV park so you can enjoy the camping without the hassle. You’ll probably save some gas money, too. RV Travel
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September 23, 2022
Brinkley RV announces Bill Fenech as co-owner
Brinkley RV has added an additional owner to its lineup of top industry executives. Bill Fenech, formerly of Grand Design RV and Barletta Boat Co., will join Ron Fenech in an advisory role for the company. The founders and co-owners of Brinkley RV now include five industry natives with Ron...
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September 23, 2022
Record 110,000 visitors attend Salone del Camper in Italy
The show, which took place in Parma from 10 to 18 September, attracted more than 110,000 exhibitors over its nine-day duration. It also housed more than 300 exhibitors from 15 different countries, which included 41 manufacturers’ brands and covered more than five pavilions. This attendance figure is a 10 per...
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September 22, 2022
Cost of RV Insurance 2022
Without getting actual quotes for your recreational vehicle (RV), finding precise information about the cost of RV insurance can be difficult. While a commonly quoted figure is that camper insurance costs around $1,500 per year on average, the truth is that the cost of your RV policy will likely vary...
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September 22, 2022
Grand jury indicts man accused of defrauding Carolina Pines RV Resort out of nearly $1 million
A Myrtle Beach man is accused of stealing nearly $1 million for a well-known RV resort in Horry County. A federal grand jury indicted 53-year-old Troy Bittner on five counts of wire fraud. The indictment alleges that Bittner, while in his role as a manager at Carolina Pines RV Resort,...
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September 20, 2022
Hershey RV Show Organizers Report Strong Attendance
The organizers of America’s Largest RV Show, held annually in Hershey, Pennsylvania, wrapped up their show Sunday at the Giants Center, reporting a total of 49,112 attendees. The event is put on by the Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle and Camping Association (PRVCA). Forty manufacturers showcased more than 1,500 RVs during the five-day...
