Breaking News

(June 4, 2012) -- Four years ago, Monaco RV cut about 1,400 workers and filed for bankruptcy. But since Navistar purchased the manufacturer, employment has been steadily climbing, and Monaco is now in the process of adding 250 new jobs at its factory in Wakarusa, reports WSBT-TV.

(June 4, 2012) -- Travel journalist George Hobica, writing for Fox News, writes that from travel trailers to coffee and hot sauce to jumbo jets, America has 10 must-see factory tours, including Ohio's Airstream factory.

(June 4, 2012) -- A 36-foot-long Fleetwood RV, which until Tuesday was parked at Charlotte Motor Speedway to serve as a hang-out for NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson and others, will now carry Republican Jim Pendergraph through neighborhoods of the 9th Congressional District in Charlotte, reports the Charlotte Observer.

(June 4, 2012) -- Winnebago Industries today announced the promotion of Spencer Lewis to the position of parts manager. Lewis, 52, will oversee the sales, order management and business operations of the parts sales department. A 27-year veteran of Winnebago Industries, Lewis served as parts administration supervisor before his promotion to parts manager.

(June 4, 2012) -- Forbes contributor Warren Meyer, whose company privately operates public parks and campgrounds, usually under concession contract, writes about his love-hate relationship with Facebook.

(June 4, 2012) -- Frank Delarosa thought it was strange to see a pit bull running down a path at Double Trouble State Park on Friday, her leash dragging behind her. When he tried to take the one-year-old to the park office, she instead pulled and tugged him down the path to her unconscious owner, reports Patch.com.

(June 4, 2012) -- RV Insurance Professionals has added a new weekly blog offering up recipes for RVers on its website. The blog focuses on chic, shortcut meals for RV travel, park models and other space-efficient kitchens.

(June 4, 2012) -- William Kuehne has joined Elixir Industries as the division manager of its aluminum extrusion and RV products facility in Mishawaka, the company announced today. Kuehne has previously held management positions with companies supplying the recreation vehicle, manufactured housing, mass transit and heavy truck industries.

(June 4, 2012) -- The new Tour Connection benefit, powered by Fantasy RV Tours, makes destinations "come to life" for Family Motor Coach Association members. The Tour Connection offers FMCA-member-only RV caravans, rallies, and cruises at discounted rates, and also provides FMCA members discounts on other Fantasy RV Tour events.

(June 4, 2012) -- Newell Coach announced that it has just completed production of its first new-model motorhome featuring a stylish redesign by Porsche Design. The new model is now available.