Fed Seen To Hold Rates on Inflation Concerns

The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged this week, deferring any possible increase until September or December, as policymakers hold out for more evidence of a pickup in inflation. According to a Reuters report, central to the debate at the Fed’s July 26-27 policy meeting will be how to reconcile upbeat […]

TMC Reports Strong Sales in 2017 RUV Lineup

Thor Motor Coach reported strong summer sales for its 2017 lineup of Recreational Utility Vehicle (RUV) motorhomes. According to a press release, RUVs continue to draw new people to the RV lifestyle and eliminate the shortcomings of a traditional SUV by providing a fully-functional living environment with a kitchen, living room, bathroom, and sleeping areas in a […]

Nexus Named Sole Distributor For Avion Vans

Nexus RV has entered into an exclusive agreement with The RV Factory to be the sole distributor for Avion Azur luxury Class B motorhomes. “We share common ownership and both companies embrace the factory-direct sales model, which makes this arrangement a natural fit,” Brian Shea, partner of The RV Factory, stated in a press release. “This […]

RVIA: Best 6-Month Shipment Total Since 1977

Wholesale shipments to retailers of all RVs continued to race ahead reaching 40,072 units in the June survey of manufacturers. The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) reported that shipments during the month were 18.7% above June one year ago and marked the third monthly total in access of 40,000 units this year. June’s solid increase of […]

Retro Camper Craze on Display at Wash. Show

Before Americans started roaming the country in diesel pushers and travel trailers that carry motorcycles or quads inside, they had a smaller idea of getaways. According to a report by the Stanwood (Wash.) Camano News, these little trailers had names like Aloha, Oasis, Westcraft. They were 14 or so feet long, with tiny kitchenettes, a […]

Giant Recreation World Announces Expansion

Florida-based Giant Recreation World is expanding to serve the needs of its customers, the company announced in a press release. The Winter Garden dealership is adding 8.22 acres directly west of the dealership. The additional facility is next door, which will allow the company to carry an extensive selection of products to meet the increasing demand, […]

Sys2K, Noverra Offer Chip Card Transactions

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 […]

TACO CEO Details RV, Park Presence in Texas

The RV and campground industries accounted for $1.8 billion in direct economic output and 9,151 jobs in Texas in 2015, according to a comprehensive analysis of RV segment of the travel and tourism business. Nationally, the RV and campground industries provided $49.7 billion in direct economic output and 289,852 jobs last year, according to the […]

‘RVDA of Alberta’ Cancels Vegas Golf Tourney

The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Alberta announced it had canceled the planned golf outing Nov. 6 in Las Vegas. The event was to be held in conjunction with the RV Dealers Association convention and expo. “We have all seen the impact of the weak Canadian dollar and the weakened economy over this past […]