Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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December 6, 2021
RV shipments have already set an annual record, propelled by the best month of production
Propelled by its best-ever single month for production, the RV industry already has set a new record for annual output — and that’s with two more months to go. The RV Industry Association reported last week that manufacturers produced 57,971 units in October, a 22.5% increase compared to the same month...
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December 6, 2021
Check Out This Million-Dollar Beast of an Off-Road Camper
All-wheel drive camper vans are great, but the Rise 4x4 takes it a few steps further — using a Mercedes-built Unimog as the base vehicle in either 230-horsepower four-cylinder or 395 hp six-cylinder diesel form. SOD doesn't mess with the stock Unimog components, which include a 4x4 system with dedicated...
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December 5, 2021
You’ll Pay In 2022 To Hike Angels Landing At Zion National Park
Still have hiking to the top of Angels Landing in Zion National Park on your bucket list? If you wait until April, you'll have to pay for that fearsome experience. And you'll have to land a permit for the privilege. The National Park Service will issue permits using online lotteries...
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December 2, 2021
Mark Wahlberg Adds Second Ohio Airstream Dealership
Actor, producer and businessman Mark Wahlberg is growing his automotive dealership footprint with the opening of a second Ohio Mark Wahlberg Airstream & RV dealership. Wahlberg currently owns four dealerships in the Columbus area, including two Chevrolet rooftops, one Buick GMC and an Airstream & RV. RV-Pro
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December 2, 2021
Sportsman’s Warehouse ends merger with Great Outdoors over FTC clearance concerns
Outdoor sporting goods retailer Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings Inc (SPWH.O) and Great Outdoors Group, owner of the Bass Pro Shops chain, have called off their merger deal, according to a regulatory filing on Thursday. The decision follows feedback from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that led the companies to believe...
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December 2, 2021
Sportsman’s Warehouse ends merger with Great Outdoors over FTC clearance concerns
Outdoor sporting goods retailer Sportsman's Warehouse Holdings Inc (SPWH.O) and Great Outdoors Group, owner of the Bass Pro Shops chain, have called off their merger deal, according to a regulatory filing on Thursday. The decision follows feedback from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that led the companies to believe...
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December 1, 2021
Thor Industries Announces Promotions
Thor Industries Inc. announced the promotion of Todd Woelfer to SVP and chief operating officer. Woelfer joined Thor in 2012 and has served in a number of roles including general counsel. As COO, Woelfer will lead corporate initiatives including its innovation and data strategies, marketing, corporate sustainability and responsibility (ESG), performance and...
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December 1, 2021
Two major promotions in Thor Industries staff shuffle
One of the RV industry’s biggest companies Thor Industries has announced two major promotions as part of a reshuffle of its staff. Todd Woelfer has been promoted to the position of senior vice president and chief operating officer of the American company, while Trevor Gasper has been promoted to the...
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December 1, 2021
RV Shipments Expected to Top 600,000 Units This Year and Next
RV wholesale shipments are projected to exceed 600,000 units in both 2021 and 2022, according to the Winter 2021 issue of RV RoadSigns, the quarterly forecast prepared by ITR Economics for the RV Industry Association.The latest forecast for year-end 2021 RV shipments ranges between and 593,600 and 610,800 units with...
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December 1, 2021
RV Today Magazine Caters To Growing Number of RVers
There’s a new RV magazine launching this month from the same folks who bring you Rootless Living Magazine. Titled RV Today, it “aims to fill the growing need for providing resources for RVers on the road,” according to publisher Demian Ross. Available in print and digital format, RV Today will be issued eight times a...
