(Nov. 7, 2013) -- Judy Bailey and her husband are looking for placement as work campers, hosts or in RV sales in the Midwest or Southeastern part of the United States. The couple has been full-time work campers since 2008 and have just recently finished a seven month assignment in Sevierville, Tenn. They are natives of Ohio, but resided in Florida for 20 years.

The U.S. economy grew faster than expected over the summer, according to government data released Thursday morning, but analysts cautioned that the strong showing could be deceptive. As reported by the Washington Post, the Commerce Department reported the nation’s gross domestic product increased at a 2.8% annual rate during the third quarter. That is faster [...]

Alliance Coach RV Sales and Service, with locations in Wildwood, Fla., and Lake Park, Ga., announced that Jeff Dillard has been named director of sales. According to a press release, Dillard previously was general manager for the dealership’s Georgia site. Dillard brings over 20 years experience in RV sales, finance and sales management. “We welcome [...]

What started as a satellite facility with one employee less than a decade ago could have 65 workers in the next two years. The South Bend (Ind.) Tribune reported that Champagne Metals showed off its new 85,000-square-foot processing and distribution center in Middlebury on Wednesday. The aluminum service center buys aluminum from mills, cuts it [...]

Emporia, Kan.-based Hopkins Manufacturing Corp. earned the top innovation award at the 2013 Automotive Aftermarket Product Expo (AAPEX) held this week in Las Vegas. According to a press release, preregistered buyers for this year’s showcase cast nearly 5,000 votes and recognized the Hopkins Towing Solutions – Smart Hitch Camera and Sensor System as the best [...]

Steve Anderson, president of Workamper News Inc., told an audience at a Workamper Rendezvous that living in a motorhome is a way to have a “phenomenal backyard.” “Thousands of folks are out there doing it,” he said at the rendezvous on Oct. 23 in Heber Springs, Ark. “It’s the only way to see America.” The River Vally [...]

(Nov. 6, 2013) -- Throughout it all, the book visually depticts the fun and joy of camping and family vacations. It's clear to see that the company has worked hard to "own the K" in Kamping to make KOA stays unique and memorable. Even those people who have never stayed at a KOA will enjoy the trip back in time to witness how camping as a form of recreation has evolved.

(Nov. 6, 2013) -- Record-breaking sales and plans to grow staffing levels suggest the UK's caravan industry is seeing its most significant upturn since the start of the recession, writes the Hull Daily Mail.

(Nov. 6, 2013) -- On Tuesday, the Lafayette City-Parish Council voted unanimously to override President Joey Durel’s veto of regulations to ban the use of travel trailers as permanent homes in rural Lafayette Parish, writes The Advocate.

(Nov. 6, 2013) -- The West Midland's Caravan and Motorhome Show, held Oct. 5-13 in Emstrey, has been hailed as a huge success after it drew in a record number of visitors, writes the Caravan Times.