{"id":1972,"date":"2017-01-13T21:04:02","date_gmt":"2017-01-13T21:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rvusa.com\/blog\/?p=1972"},"modified":"2023-10-09T10:29:53","modified_gmt":"2023-10-09T14:29:53","slug":"the-rv-business-2017-rv-of-the-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rvusa.com\/blog\/the-rv-business-2017-rv-of-the-year\/","title":{"rendered":"The RV Business&#8217; 2017 RV of the Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Every year RVBusiness Magazine names their pick for RV of the year. This year&#8217;s winner is made by one of the most innovative RV manufacturers in the world, Airstream. Read more about the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rvusa.com\/rvs-for-sale\/airstream-basecamp-rvs-on-rvusa-m2060\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2017 Airstream Basecamp Travel Trailer<\/a> below.<\/p>\n<p>Airstream hopes the unique and aerodynamic design of the new Basecamp trailer, along with the $35,900 price tag will appear to a younger buyer who loves adventure. The Basecamp is sleek and lightweight, coming in at 16 feet long with a base weight of 2,585 pounds and a 3,500lb GVWR. While the size and shape of the trailer make it easy to tow with small and mid-sized SUVs and crossovers, the spacious interior provides for a comfortable camping experience wherever you go.<\/p>\n<p>Airstream recognized the needs of the outdoor thrill-seeker when they designed the Basecamp, including a rear hatch to help carry equipment for mountain biking, fishing, hiking, snowboarding and more. The inside includes traditional features of a travel trailer such as cooking area, bathroom, shower, and convertible back end for sitting and sleeping.<\/p>\n<p>RVBusiness wasn&#8217;t the only one to see the greatness in this new RV; the Basecamp has been receiving national recognition since it came on the RV scene. The Airstream Basecamp made the Inside Hook&#8217;s list of &#8220;52 Best Products We Covered in 2016,&#8221; along with Gear Patrol&#8217;s &#8220;GP100&#8221; for top products. Airstream Basecamps have now hit the market, and can be found at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rvusa.com\/rvs-for-sale\/airstream-basecamp-rvs-on-rvusa-m2060\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Airstream dealers<\/a> across the country. To find a 2017 Airstream Basecamp for sale, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rvusa.com\/rvs-for-sale\/airstream-basecamp-rvs-on-rvusa-m2060\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer; top: 188px; left: 418px;\">Save<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\">Save<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer; top: 188px; left: 448px;\">Save<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\">Save<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every year RVBusiness Magazine names their pick for RV of the year. This year&#8217;s winner is made by one of the most innovative RV manufacturers in the world, Airstream. Read more about the 2017 Airstream Basecamp Travel Trailer below. 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