VIDEO 1: NextGear Takes ‘Ice Bucket’ Challenge

The executive team from NextGear Capital, one of the largest independent inventory finance company in North America, recently took part in the Ice Bucket Challenge to raise donations and awareness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. In addition to participating in the challenge, NextGear Capital, based in Carmel, Ind., also […]

California State Parks Consider Adding Cabins

For a lot of people, camping is off limits. Tents and gear are expensive, and then there’s the thought of sleeping outside on the ground. The Associated Press reported that a group formed by the state to help revamp California’s 280 state parks wants to open up their natural beauty to a wider array of […]

SSI: Canadian Coach Sales Grow 2.8% for June

Year-over-year Canadian motorhome sales gained 2.8% in June but dipped 0.6% for the first six months and 1.3% in the second quarter, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. Forest River Inc. was the Canadian motorhome sales leader year-to-date, capturing a 34.6% market share, followed by Thor Industries Inc. (20%) and Winnebago Industries Inc. (16.6%). June Class A […]

RV Companies Expanding; Ready for Long Run

The many recent moves in the RV business suggest the industry is not lacking confidence for the long run. The South Bend (Ind.) Tribune reported that Jayco Inc., Keystone RV Co. and RV supplier Dometic Corp. all announced expansions last week. That’s on the heels of the last year when Thor Industries Inc., one of […]