Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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April 3, 2022
Police: McMinnville RV shop owner defrauds consignors out of $800K
The owner of Mac RV Sales in McMinnville was arrested Saturday after police said an investigation revealed he and his business never compensated dozens of owners selling their vehicles through his shop. According to the McMinnville Police Department, between May 2019 and April 2021, Ruben Dominic Bernt and his consignment...
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April 1, 2022
RV Retailer is On The Move
Four years ago, RV Retailer was just an idea. Today, it’s the second-largest dealership group in the country, with 94 stores (currently), more than 800 service bays and in excess of 3,500 associates in 29 states – and the Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based company still has plenty of opportunities to grow,...
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April 1, 2022
THOR to Sell Digital Apps Business
THOR Industries (NYSE: THO) is divesting its digital application business, TH2Connect LLC, in a deal valued at $81 million. The platform, which operates as Roadpass Digital, consists of multiple applications that help RV owners find campgrounds, plan road trips, and locate overnight parking. Inside Indiana Business
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March 31, 2022
RV Retailer Adds Two Dealerships in Q1
RV Retailer made two acquisitions in the first quarter of this year after acquiring 52 stores – an average of one per week – during 2021. In January, the company announced its entrance into the New England market with the acquisition of Country Camper. Country Camper has been around since 1996...
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March 31, 2022
Colorado, Rivian Announce Ambitious State Park EV Charging Plan
Officers haven’t but introduced a timeline for the set up on the park, situated simply south of Colorado Springs. Nonetheless, it’s an early sign of a extra electrified future for the state. Rivian agreed to associate with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) in early 2021 and dedicated to putting in...
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March 31, 2022
Washington State Signs Nation’s Earliest Gas Car Ban Into Law
The United States’ earliest ban on non-electric-powered cars became law in Washington state last week. Gas cars after model year 2030 will not be allowed in the state. Amid a flurry of signings that started on March 25, Washington Governor Jay Inslee made the state the earliest in the U.S....
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March 29, 2022
The Dyrt: 60% of RVers Say Gas Prices Will Affect Plans
The Dyrt, a leading app for camping with the most active online camping community, has found that record-high gas prices in the U.S. will affect the plans of more than 60% of RV and other vehicle campers in 2022. The Dyrt surveyed members of its community who said their primary...
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March 29, 2022
RVIA Analysis Shows Need for More Campsites, Amenities
With the completion of the first-ever Campground Industry Market Analysis, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) has compiled a comprehensive report that details the availability of campsites and campground amenities at federal, state, municipal and private campgrounds across the United States. RV-PRO
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March 29, 2022
Two-Thirds of Campers Plan to Take at Least One Camping Trip this Year
The new Kampgrounds of America (KOA) Monthly Research Report indicates that nearly two-thirds (64 percent) of campers expect to take a camping trip this year. With 50 percent of campers indicating they have already booked some of their trips and building on a robust 2021, the outlook for 2022 camping...
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March 29, 2022
Major RV and boat maker Winnebago says it now has a $4.4 billion worth of orders in its backlog as demand continues to rise
Winnebago Industries' towable RV backlog is now sitting at $1.87 billion while its motorhomes are back $2.21 billion and its marine products almost $278,000. The backlog of towable RVs has been recovering the fastest, but the same can't be said for Winnebago's motorized RVs or boats, according the company's most...
