RV Daily Report

(Jan. 9, 2012) -- As state parks close across California, the Napa Valley Register reports local groups are attempting to keep two parks in the Napa Valley open while a local lawmaker is trying to stop the closures entirely.

(Jan. 9, 2012) -- The Petersburg Pilot reports the city manager in Petersburg, Alaska, says the LeConte RV Park code violations are in the hands of the city attorney.

(Jan. 9, 2012) -- The News-Press reports park models are a win-win for Florida campgrounds looking to attract campers who want all the luxuries of home. The newspaper also says Florida campers are buying park models.

(Jan. 9, 2012) -- Bob Wheeler, president and CEO of Airstream, Inc., tells Forbes that Airstream plans show growth of 15 to 20 percent in the calendar year. Wheeler describes the new opportunities Airstream sees in the new year.

(Jan. 2, 2012) -- The city of Hollister, Mo., has signed a contract to purchase a mobile home park along Turkey Creek that has been hit twice in recent years by heavy flooding, reports the Branson Tri-Lakes News.

(Jan. 2, 2012) -- The Bundaberg NewsMail reports the local chamber of commerce president warns that businesses stand to lose a lucrative revenue stream if the needs of the modern motorhome traveler are not met.

(Jan. 2, 2012) -- Though details on the ground are still a little hazy, the Caravan Times shares a little  information about the latest caravan range from Bailey headquarters in the United Kingdom.

(Jan. 2, 2012) -- In New Zealand, Kakanui Camping Ground owner Allan Jones told The Timaru Herald his business is running at a loss at the busiest time of year after being reduced to five sites following an Environment Court hearing.

(Jan. 2, 2012) -- A Winnebago is at the center of the latest Jane family stoush, reports the Herald Sun. According to the news article, Rodney Jane's Bob Jane Corp. has launched legal action against his dad and tire company founder, Bob, over the motorhome.

(Jan. 2, 2012) -- According to OregonLive.com, the Salem District of the Bureau of Land Managment last summer completed the Molalla River-Table Rock Recreation Area Management Plan and has taken the first steps toward implementing the 15-year planning strategy.