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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July 7, 2022
‘Van Life’ Goes Electric as RV Makers Race to Lure Millennials
A few weeks ago, at an RV industry showcase in Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia, I test drove an electric motorhome — a concept vehicle made by Winnebago Industries Inc. as it works on developing a commercial e-RV. More like a shuttle van with sleeping accommodations than a traditional motorhome, the...
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July 6, 2022
Yellowstone is latest national park to add indoor mask mandate due to rising COVID cases
Yellowstone National Park will now require visitors 2 years and older to wear face masks in its indoor facilities, citing a rise in COVID-19 cases. Several other parks have similar restrictions, and the National Park Service has implemented a mask mandate on public transit in all of its parks. Of...
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July 6, 2022
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park adds Seven New Locations
CINCINNATI, July 06, 2022 -- Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts, the nation’s leading family camping, glamping and outdoor entertainment brand, has added seven new locations in time for the peak summer vacation season. Jellystone Park locations are famous for providing families with great attractions and activities such as pools, water...
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July 5, 2022
RV Life: Stay Off-Grid Longer by Creating Water From Air
This new travel trailer lets you stay off of the grid for longer than ever before. The latest from Living Vehicle overcomes a serious boondocking challenge by being the first vehicle — trailer or not — to come with a new system that lets you capture potable water right from...
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July 5, 2022
Camping World’s Acquisition of Bowling RVs Falls Through
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the previously announced acquisition of Bowling Motors and RV Sales by Camping World Holdings Inc. did not take place, according to a press release from Bowling. RV Business
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July 5, 2022
Jack Wolfskin acquires its distributor in Poland
Leading outdoor camping, clothing and gear brand Jack Wolfskin has announced the acquisition of its long-time distributor in Poland, FAM Sp. K. The newly formed entity will be known as Jack Wolfskin Poland Sp. z.o.o. and is based in Gynia near Gdansk – Jack Wolfskin claims it will serve as a...
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July 2, 2022
High gas prices hitting RV industry more than it wants to admit
Despite the positive spin that many RV industry manufacturers are putting on how high gas prices are theoretically not affecting RVers, stock price numbers don’t lie. Three major players in the market, Thor Industries, Winnebago, and Camping World, have seen their stock prices drop over the last several months. RV...
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July 1, 2022
Petaluma firm launching treehouse glamping venture
Glamping is estimated to be a $2.35 billion market globally as of last year, with a projected compound annual growth rate of 10.9% through 2030, according to Grand View Research. Nearly half (46%) of the market is dominated by camps with cabins and similar “pods.” Tents make up a quarter...
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July 1, 2022
Morphable VW pop-top RV erases divide between camper van and motorhome
Nearly a year after making waves with a rotary range-extended electric motorhome, German RV giant Knaus-Tabbert has emptied the tricks out of both sleeves in another attempt to change the RV game. Its all-new Volkswagen T6.1-based Tourer CUV sizes shorter than many camper vans despite its semi-integrated motorhome construction. New...
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June 30, 2022
Winnebago Announces Senior Leadership Moves
Winnebago Industries Inc. announced that Amber Holm will be joining Winnebago Industries as Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer. Sri Koneru is promoted to Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer and Chad Reece is promoted to Vice President, Government and Industry Relations. SGB Media
