Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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October 7, 2021
Winnebago debuts a compact, yet well-equipped camper trailer
Aside from revealing a wheelchair-friendly campervan yesterday, U.S.-based motorhome maker Winnebago announced another new product: the Hike 100, a lightweight trailer for camping enthusiasts. Coming in at only 1,225 kg (2,700 lbs), the Winnebago Hike 100 can be easily towed by a mid-size crossover SUV. It comes in four layouts, which...
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October 7, 2021
Parry Sound woman sentenced for stealing $83,941 from campground
A woman convicted of redirecting over $83,000 in campsite payments into her personal bank account was given house arrest and ordered to repay her former employer. On Oct. 4, Justice Oldham imposed a sentence of 18 months house arrest to Sandra Weatherall, 45, of Parry Sound, followed by three years...
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October 7, 2021
Thor’s 2022 Tranquility 4×4 Camper Van Will Have You Living Wherever You Want
To create the ultimate mobile home, buyers need to invest a pretty penny in order enjoy a living space suitable of the status ‘home’. The Thor Motor Coach, a subsidiary of Thor Industries, is going to perform everything the buyer might need to live life off-grid for a short while....
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October 6, 2021
KOA Adds Dedicated Position for Canadian Market Expansion
Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) has hired Matt Stovold to the newly created position of KOA Franchise Development Manager for Canada. Stovold joins KOA after more than10 years of operating and managing the Toronto North/Cookstown KOA Holiday in Ontario. Woodalls
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October 6, 2021
Harvest Hosts Finalizes Boondockers Welcome Integration to Become the Largest Private RV Camping Network, Offering Over 5,600 Locations for Members
Harvest Hosts, a membership program giving RVers access to unique RV camping options, is announcing the complete integration of Boondockers Welcome, a community-driven camping solution, into its platform following acquisition of the company in May 2021. Both built by RVers for RVers, the companies share a mission of giving travelers opportunities...
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October 5, 2021
Winnebago Roam Revealed As Brand’s First Camper Van For Wheelchair Users
Winnebago RV company revealed the Winnebago Roam - a Class B camper van which offers plenty of cabin space despite its relatively smaller cabin compared to the other wheelchair-friendly RVs. Aside from its remote-controlled wheelchair lift, cabinets and storage compartments inside are accessible even while seated, with specially-made duffels for...
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October 5, 2021
RV Industry Priorities Included in Infrastructure Bill
While the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, a $1.2 trillion infrastructure package, seemed poised to pass the House of Representatives last week, ongoing disagreement between the progressive and centrist wings of the Democratic Party delayed the vote. Progressive Democrats are insisting that the infrastructure bill and a separate reconciliation package...
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October 5, 2021
This Luxury Motorhome With Mercedes-Benz Tech Shows What German Design Is All About
You’re probably already familiar with motorhomes based on a Mercedes Sprinter chassis, but this model is more than that because it combines a Mercedes chassis with top-of-the-line German interior design, which gives it a unique flavor. Auto Evolution
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October 5, 2021
KOA: Over 6.3M Hispanic Households Camped in ‘20
Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) is celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15) with the release of the 2021 Latinx Camping Snapshot, which highlights the continued growth of camping popularity among U.S. Latinx audiences. Latinx campers represent 6.3 million camping households in the U.S., with 15% who are new to camping...
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October 4, 2021
Developer Buys Davie RV Park for $64M
Illinois-based developer Industrial Outdoor Ventures and San Francisco real estate investment firm Stockbridge Real Estate paid $64 million for a 38.5-acre industrial development site in Davie, Fla., property records show. Located at 3055 Burris Road, the property sits between Florida’s Turnpike and U.S. 441, smack dab in the center of...
