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SylvanSport will again be part of the Aug. 3-6 Outdoor Retailer Show in Salt Lake City, Utah, joining hundreds of other outdoor manufacturers in the “Summer Market” to showcase its GO Easy adventure trailer. According to a press release, 2016 is proving to be the most successful year to date for the Brevard, N.C.-based company. Dealers […]

Newmar Corp. offers a walkthrough of its 2017 London Aire luxury Class A powered by a 600 hp Cummins ISX diesel engine and a upscale interior featuring all-new 12-inch by 24-inch porcelain tile and power-adjustable heated captain’s chairs. To view the video click here or scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page.

The Bernie Sanders camp may have been causing a ruckus this week in Philadelphia at the Democratic National Convention, but Bernie’s campers have been a tranquil group at campgrounds in southern New Jersey. “Everything is going really well,” said Bonnie Bowne, manager of the family owned 20-acre Timberlane Campground in Clarksboro, N.J., just 15 minutes […]

Consumers were feeling a bit more optimistic than expected in July, as a key economic indicator held gains from June, according to a survey. Reuters reported that the Consumer Confidence Index hit 97.3 in July, The Conference Board said. Economists expected consumer confidence to fall to 95.8 in July, according to a Thomson Reuters consensus […]

NextGear Capital announced a new agreement with CarMax, one of the nation’s largest retailer of used vehicles, that will allow dealers to use their NextGear Capital lines of credit at all 68 CarMax auction locations. According to a press release, NextGear Capital floorplans are currently accepted at over 1,000 live and online auctions, and may […]

The recreational vehicle industry’s two largest manufacturers are fierce competitors, but they’re also partners that help employees get through financial hardships, according to a South Bend Tribune report. Since the Forest River/Thor Industries Community Foundation was launched in late 2014, it has aided numerous employees and their families during times of unforeseen financial need by […]

During the opening ceremony of Escapees’ 56th Escapade Sunday (July 24) evening, President Cathie Carr shared with attendees news of her retirement. According to a press release, her husband, Bud Carr, is also retiring as president of Escapees’ Rainbow Parks. Carr’s son, Travis, will be succeeding her as president while his wife, Melanie, currently serves as vice president […]

The National Park Service (NPS) and the Smithsonian are celebrating the NPS centennial with the opening of a new photography exhibit, “100 Years of America’s National Park Service: Preserve, Enjoy, Inspire,” at the National Museum of Natural History on Aug. 4, 2016. According to a press release, the exhibition includes more than 60 images from […]

Sys2K, a supplier of Windows-based dealer management software, announced the release of EMV (chip card) certified payment transaction processing through a partnership with Novera Payment Solutions LLC. According to a press release, Novera provides its integrated payment processing solution to Sys2K customers “utilizing a cost effective transparent pricing structure.” “The partnership between Novera and Sys2K is […]

A mini rental school will be open to all dealership personnel attending the 2016 RV Dealers International Convention/Expo. According to a press release, “Your Million Dollar Rental Business” will feature rental experts from all aspects of the business who will share the steps that rental dealers follow daily to utilize people, dealership processes, and available products to create and […]