The company dates to 1975. In December 1993, the company became a
public company via an
initial public offering. In March 1996, the company acquired 25 manufactured housing communities for $226 million. In 1996, Sun RV Resorts was established. In June 2016, the company acquired a portfolio of 103-communities mostly located in California, Florida, and Ontario, Canada for $1.7 billion from an affiliate of
Centerbridge Partners. In October 2019, the company acquired a portfolio of 31 manufactured housing communities for $343.6 million. In September 2020, the company acquired Safe Harbor Marinas for $2.11 billion. On Nov. 16, 2021, Sun RV Resorts Rebrands to Sun Outdoors. In April 2022, the company acquired Park Holidays UK for $1.3 billion. In October 2025, Charles D. Young succeeded Gary A. Shiffman as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Shiffman continues to serve as Chairman of the Board. ==References==