Camping and RV News and Press Releases
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August 11, 2021
3 Injured After Electrical Shock in Pool at Maine Park
Several people, including a child, were hospitalized following an electric shock at Cold River Campground in Eddington, Maine, on Monday, Aug. 9 afternoon, according to News Center Maine. WCM
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August 11, 2021
The National Parks Reservation System Is Off to a Bumpy Start
Many major national parks implemented new reservation systems intended to give visitors a more positive experience by decreasing gridlock, parking issues, and long lines for public services. But are they actually helping or making it more difficult to visit a park? Outside Online
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August 10, 2021
Turnstone Group, Blue Vista Capital to Acquire RV Parks
Turnstone Group, a leading RV park investor in the United States, announced a joint venture today (Aug. 10) with Blue Vista Capital Management, a Chicago-based real estate investment manager, to recapitalize its 8-property RV park portfolio and provide substantial growth capital. The new partnership will pursue up to $200 million...
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August 10, 2021
Lightning eMotors, Forest River Reach Multi-year Agreement on Clean Buses
Lightning eMotors, a provider of specialty commercial electric vehicles for fleets, and RV manufacturer Forest River, entered into a strategic partnership agreement to deploy up to 7,500 zero-emission shuttle buses. RV-PRO
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August 10, 2021
Alberta has sold more than 40,000 passes for camping on public land since June
But some wonder if the pass has achieved its intended benefits. CBC More than 40,000 passes have been sold for camping on public land since the province implemented the fee in June — but some observers say people are skirting the pass.
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August 10, 2021
Two new directors join the Thor Industries board
One of the world’s biggest RV companies Thor Industries has announced that Christina Hennington and Laurel Hurd has joined its board of directors. Camping Trade World
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August 9, 2021
The biggest mistakes beginners make when traveling in an RV, according to a couple who drove to all 50 states in one
Many newbies to RV life don't do enough research before they buy their new home. Business Insider
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August 8, 2021
I spent 2 months renovating my van for $12,500. Here are 10 of my biggest regrets so far
When 2020 hit with all of its uncertainties, Abigail Robertson knew there was no better time to start van life. She was working remotely, so she spent two months and $12,500 turning a 2012 Ford Transit Connect into a “micro-cabin on wheels.” Read on for her biggest regrets from the renovation...
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August 6, 2021
9 Candidates Vying for 5 Spots on RVIA Board of Directors
Nominations are in for the RV Industry Association (RVIA) Board of Directors, according to a News & Insights report by the RVIA. Nine candidates are running for this year’s open seats in which members will have the opportunity to cast their votes between Sept. 7 and Sept. 28. RV Business
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August 5, 2021
Winnebago to Acquire Premium Pontoon Boat Manufacturer in Over $300 Million Deal
Motorhome and trailer manufacturer Winnebago Industries announced an agreement to acquire Barletta Pontoon Boats, a maker of pontoon boats, in a deal potentially worth more than $300 million. Thomas
