Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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November 9, 2021
Report: Outdoor Rec Industry Worth $688B in Economic Output in 2020
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis on Tuesday released its annual report on the outdoor recreation’s impact on the U.S. economy today. Despite a very tumultuous year in 2020 caused by COVID-19, outdoor recreation still generated $688 billion in economic output and employed 4.3 million people, or 3 percent of...
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November 8, 2021
GM acquires 25% stake in electric boat company Pure Watercraft – TechCrunch
General Motors has taken a 25% stake in Seattle-based electric boating company Pure Watercraft. GM’s move reflects a broadening interest in all things EV, including boats and other vehicles, and comes as part of the automaker’s commitment to invest $35 billion in electric and autonomous technology through 2025. Techcrunch
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November 8, 2021
Wilkins RV Completes Acquisition of Great Outdoors RV
Brian Wilkins and Wilkins RV have closed on the purchase of Great Outdoors RV from Bill Clark and the Fitzpatrick Family. The acquisition includes two dealership locations in Fulton and Clay, N.Y., and expands Wilkins RV’s portfolio to six dealerships. RV-Pro
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November 8, 2021
I’ve lived full-time in my van for years. Here are the 10 worst parts that no one talks about enough.
When it comes to the picture painted by hashtags and social media, just know the image is far from complete. Here are 10 of the major downsides to van life no one mentions. Yahoo! News
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November 6, 2021
‘It’s going to be crazy’: Snowbirds wait at campground, eager for U.S. border reopening
The Eight Flags Campground in the small windswept town of Milk River, Alta.,18 kilometres from the Canada-United States border crossing at Coutts, is full of shiny, large RVs. It's in anticipation of land and sea border crossings reopening Monday for fully vaccinated Canadians. Such crossings were closed to non-essential travel...
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November 3, 2021
RV Retailer, LLC (“RVR”) Acquires Sprad’s RV in Reno, Nevada
RV Retailer, LLC ("RVR") announced further expansion in the Western United States with the acquisition of Sprad's RV in Reno, Nevada. The addition of Sprad's RV in Reno expands RVR's geographic footprint to 76 stores in 25 states to better serve its customers. PRNewswire
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November 3, 2021
RVshare Unveils New App as the Company Hits a Milestone of 3 Million Nights Booked
AUSTIN, Texas and AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 3, 2021 -- RVshare, the world's first and largest RV rental marketplace, today unveiled a new mobile app for iOS users. The app aims to accommodate both RV owners and renters making renting an RV easier than ever before. On the heels of booking 3 million nights on the...
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November 3, 2021
Camping World (CWH) Surpasses Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Camping World came out with quarterly earnings of $1.98 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.78 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.58 per share a year ago. A quarter ago, it was expected that this recreational vehicle retailer and services provider would post earnings of $2.22 per...
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November 3, 2021
Jellystone Park’s Sales Up 47%, Franchisees Expand
Through September, sales are up 47.4% over last year, which saw a 10% jump, even though the Covid-19 pandemic delayed park openings. This will be the 15th straight year the family camping and entertainment brand has recorded annual sales growth. Jellystone Park has 75 locations in the U.S. and Canada and...
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November 2, 2021
RV Retailer Announces Acquisition of Sprad’s RV in Reno, Nev.
The Reno market has strong RV demographics with incredible parks and nearly 3,000 registrations, which is four times larger than the U.S. average RVs per capita. The addition of Sprad’s RV in Reno expands RVR’s geographic footprint to 76 stores in 25 states. RV Business
