Australia’s Camplify Buys European RV Rental Firm PaulCamper

Camplify, a Sydney, Australia-based peer-to-peer RV rental platform, is acquiring Germany-based PaulCamper for is A$47.6 million ($29.5 million US), according to a release. Camplify is also raising A$8.5 million to fund growth efforts including expansion of its insurance business. Camplify operates in Australia, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Spain. The acquisition adds operations in Germany […]

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Electrified Vehicle Sales Hit Record, Reports Kelley Blue Book

ATLANTA – Sales of electrified vehicles hit a record in Q3 2022, as one of the hottest segments in the U.S. automotive market continues to make waves throughout the industry, according to Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive company. More than 200,000 electrified vehicles were sold in the three-month span of Q3 – a first – […]

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RVWA Members Give Back to Care Camps, Boys & Girls Club

The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) Board made a commitment to include community service aspects to their events for 2022, a commitment that was put into action during last month’s Elkhart Open House. During the RVWA Breakfast on Sept. 27, attendees were asked to write a note of inspiration to Care Camps Campers as part of […]

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Go RVing Canada Launches Inspiring ‘Gift of Canada’ Campaign

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following update was issued by Go RVing Canada as part of its Quarterly Newsletter to stakeholders. What’s Happening at Go RVing Canada After the completion of successful campaigns throughout the summer and fall, there is undoubtedly a strong appetite for how-to content and RV travel inspiration, what else did we learn from […]

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Dutchmen RV Promotes Scott Gould to General Manager Role

GOSHEN, Ind. – Scott Gould has been promoted to General Manager at Dutchmen RV, according to a company release. Gould, an industry veteran of 10 years – eight of those years with Dutchmen – was initially hired in as a regional sales manager for the Dutchmen Kodiak and Aspen Trail travel trailer divisions before eventually […]

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Gray to Lead High-Performance Division at Forest River Marine

BRISTOL, Ind. – Forest River Inc., a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Company located in Northern Indiana, announced the addition of Tim Gray to its marine division. Gray will be bringing his vast array of industry experience and innovation to lead a new team at Forest River Marine, the manufacturer of Berkshire, South Bay and Trifecta […]

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BeginRV Releases 2nd Annual List Highlighting RV Influencers

BOCA RATON, Fla.. – BeginRV has published its annual “RV Influencers List: 110 People and Groups Shaping the Road Travel Industry”. This is the second year the fast-growing road travel publication has released the comprehensive list of influential voices, speciality clubs, social media personalities, booking sites, and brands in the road travel industry. “The list was […]

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Lippert Opens Manufactured Housing Chassis Plant in Texas

ELKHART, Ind. — Lippert Components, Inc. (Lippert), a supplier of a broad array of highly engineered components for the leading OEMs in the recreation, transportation and building product markets, and the related aftermarkets of those industries, announced Thursday (Oct. 20) the grand opening of Plant 156 located in Mansfield, Texas. Plant 156 is the first facility […]

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Unplug with KZ’s Boondocker Solar System

Unplug with KZ’s Industry-Leading Boondocker Solar System! SHIPSHEWANA, INDIANA, October 20, 2022 – KZ Recreational Vehicles has recently unveiled their new industry–leading solar package, available for the luxury and toy hauler lines Durango, Durango Gold, Venom, and Venom V–Series. The eight–panel package sets a new standard for boondocking in luxury. The solar package includes eight […]

This Retired School Bus is an Amazing Home for Full-Time RVers

Thanks to the large amount of space they offer, retired school buses have long been popular options for RV conversion projects. When fully gutted, a “skoolie’s” interior becomes a blank canvas, allowing owners to build out their dream camper with few limitations. And as you’ll see in the video above, these often nondescript vehicles can…

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Review: Kokoda Caravans Kindred Spirit VI Extreme Off Grid

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Tech Talk E-Newsletter — December 2020

Our “2020 Vision” has left us with a new appreciation for the freedom to travel, to explore our continent, and to spend time in the company of friends and family. …

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October’s ‘RV Camping’ Mag Features ‘Coolest Floorplans’

EDITOR’S NOTE: Published by Mike Scarpignato and Susan McDonald, the October issue of RV Camping Magazine is now available. RV Camping Magazine is a monthly digital/video magazine created to entertain and inform RVers about all sorts of RV related topics. It’s perfect for full-time RVers, weekend warriors and beginners alike. Each month’s issue features full-time RV YouTubers and Bloggers along […]

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Chicago Tribune: 7 Great RV Destinations in the Midwest

All too often, RV owners point their mobile homes west and don’t stop until they hit Colorado or Utah, according to a report by the Chicago Tribune. Although the Midwest doesn’t have the elevation or sandstone majesty of the most famous national parks, it does offer myriad opportunities for adventure and family fun. (Plus you’ll […]

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‘Happy Camper’ Launches $25M Capital Investment Fund

Happy Camper Capital, a Colorado-based real estate investment firm, has unveiled its newest fund, targeted at $25 million, to purchase six to 10 additional campgrounds, RV parks and Marinas, according to a press release. The new fund will be Happy Camper’s fifth fund and reflects the continued expansion of private equity funds into the booming […]

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RV LIFE Features the Best RV Driving Routes for Snowbirds

Snowbirds migrate from the northern reaches of the continent to the Sun Belt when the weather starts to get cold and snowy, just like millions of actual birds that migrate back and forth ever year. And just like the flocks of birds that follow familiar routes, RV snowbirds tend to make this journey on a few well-traveled […]

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RVWA Spotlight: Meet Natalie Conway of Ontario RVDA

EDITOR’S NOTE: Several times a month RVBusiness will post an “RVWA Spotlight,” which will highlight a member of the RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) in each instance. Provided by RVWA, the member spotlight series interviews many of the women who make up the RV industry, highlighting how they got into the industry, what they currently do, and advice for other women. […]

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Nominations Being Accepted for ’23 RV Hall of Fame Class

The RV/MH Hall of Fame is accepting nominations through Nov. 30 for the Class of 2023, a one-month extension from the original Oct. 31 deadline, according to a News & Insights report by the RV Industry Association (RVIA). To be eligible the nominee must be, or have been, an active participant in any segment of […]

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KOA: 2.1% Q3 Revenue Growth, Advance Bookings Up 4.5%

BILLINGS, Mont. – Kampgrounds of America Inc.’s (KOA) shares continued revenue growth in its Q3 Business Report, according to a company release. Comparing the same period in a record-setting 2021, revenue improved by 2.1% on a same-store basis. Looking ahead, advanced deposits on future business are up 4.5%. Short-Term and Long-Term Performance Analysis The bulk […]

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Video: Check Out the Pedal-Powered ‘Flevobike GoCamp’

We’ve seen a number of bicycle and ebike camping trailers sprout up over the past decade, but more integrated bike campers remain rare (but awesome), according to a report by New Atlas. Dutch recumbent and velomobile innovator Flevobike helps alleviate the shortage with one of the most ingenious little pedal-powered RVs we’ve seen. Its GoCamp module pairs with its GoLo e-assisted […]

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