February 21, 2024

Camping World Selling More New Models but Lower ASPs Cut into Revenues

Camping World Holdings, Inc. Chairman and CEO Marcus Lemonis in a company release new vehicle same-store unit growth turned positive beginning in December 2023, and January and February to-date are trending up from mid-single-digit to low-double-digit growth. Revenue was $1.1 billion in the fourth quarter, a decrease of 13.4 percent...

February 21, 2024

KOA’s Monthly Report Highlights Surge in 2024 Travel Bookings

Kampgrounds of America (KOA)’s latest monthly report showed a significant uptick in travel bookings for the 2024 season, particularly among Gen Z campers. The report indicates the continuing trend of integrating road trips with camping, noting a 10% higher preference for road trips over traditional camping activities. This preference highlights a...

February 20, 2024

Finding an Available Campsite Got Slightly Easier in 2023 — Still 4x Harder than 2019

PORTLAND, Ore., Feb. 20, 2024 /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ - The Dyrt, the No. 1 app for camping availability, photos and reviews, has found that 45.5% of campers reported difficulty booking a site because a campground was sold out in 2023. This number is four times higher than it was in 2019,...

February 15, 2024

Type 2 Campers Launches New VW Camper Model

Type 2 Campers announced the launch of its Model T2.3 camper, which it says is the only RV that blends the nostalgic appeal of Volkswagen camper vans with the robust standards of automotive design. The launch of Type 2 Campers addresses the growing demand in the consumer camping market while...

February 15, 2024

RV Dealers Association’s RV Learning Center College Scholarship Application Available Now

Fairfax, VA /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The application for the Mike Molino RV Learning Center College Scholarship Program is now available online. The scholarship is available for undergraduates currently employed in the RV industry, who are dependents of an RV industry employee, and to those seeking a career in the RV industry...

February 15, 2024

The Dyrt’s 2024 Camping Report Finds Demand for Camping Still Increasing, but Supply Catching Up

PORTLAND, Ore., /OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – The Dyrt, the No. 1 app for camping availability, photos and reviews, has released its 2024 Camping Report Presented by The All-New Toyota Tacoma, the most in-depth and comprehensive look at the camping industry to date. This year Toyota partnered with The Dyrt to help drive...

February 5, 2024

RV sales ‘normalizing’ to pre-pandemic numbers following huge boom in sales

After a tremendous boom during the pandemic, RV sales are normalizing back to pre-COVID times, but that doesn't mean Americans aren't camping. According to Kampgrounds of America, around 57% of campers have already booked a trip for this year. The pandemic threw a lot of businesses under the bus but...

January 31, 2024

KOA Launches AI Chatbot for Traveler Experience

The new KOA AI Chatbot is designed to meet and exceed the rapidly evolving expectations of today’s campers and travelers, it said. According to the company’s June KOA Monthly Report, 32% of campers report already using AI for trip planning, with an additional 22% planning to utilize it in the...

January 30, 2024

Vasque Partners with Camping to Connect

Red Wing, Minn./OUTDOOR SPORTSWIRE/ – Vasque Footwear, with nearly 60 years of experience delivering functional, durable footwear to millions of outdoor enthusiasts, is proud to announce a strategic, long-term partnership with Camping to Connect. Through this partnership, Vasque will help bring outdoor experiences and educational opportunities to young individuals and foster a...

January 25, 2024

RV Shipments Top 313,000 For 2023

Results for the RV Industry Association’s December 2023 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 21,522 units, an increase of 8.1% compared to the 19,907 units shipped in December 2022. RV shipments in 2023 ended with 313,174 units, down (-36.5%) compared to 2022. RVIA