(Dec. 2, 2011) -- Right 2 Dream Too, Portland's campground for the homeless at West Burnside next to the Chinatown gate, may be about to gain semi-permanent status, reports the Portland Tribune.
Apia most recommended motorhome insurance provider for second year
(Dec. 2, 2011) -- Apia, the leading national insurance provider for Australian individuals over 50, has been named the Most Recommended Home and Contents Insurer for the third year in a row, and the Most Recommended Motor Insurer for the second year in a row, reports eYugoslavia.com.
UK: Rental discount for association members
(Dec. 2, 2011) -- Planning a paragliding or hand gliding getaway for next year? The UK's Oxfordshire Motorhome hire is offering discounts of up to 50 percent off rentals to club or association members, reports Cross Country Magazine.
Young RVers on the rise in Australia
(Dec. 2, 2011) -- The Byron Shire News reports that the day the kids have grown up and are on their own, and couples pack up the family home and buy a home on wheels, is the day the Australian dream becomes reality for many. But recent research is showing retired couples aren't the only ones choosing the caravanning lifestyle.
Two Texas dealers join Coach-Net network
(Dec. 1, 2011) -- Two Texas dealerships, Ron Hoover RV and Ancira RV, recently joined the Coach-Net Dealers Program through a partnership agreement with National Motor Club, the company announced today.
Thousand Trails offers trip planning app
(Dec. 1, 2011) -- The free app is available in iTunes and the App Store, and provides outdoor enthusiasts with the freedom to research and plan trips to more than 80 Thousand Trails RV resorts, located in top vacation destinations across North America, from the convenience of their Apple devices.
Attendence off 6.1 percent in Louisville
(Dec. 1, 2011) -- Attendance at the 49th Annual National RV Trade Show fell further on Wednesday, according to figures released by the RV Industry Association. A total of 8,022 people had registered for the show Tuesday and Wednesday, which was 522 or 6.1 percent below the pace set at the 2010 show.
Indiana’s Ivy Tech reaching out to former Navistar workers
(Dec. 1, 2011) -- Ivy Tech Community College–Northeast will host a “Navistar TAA-Eligible College Fair” Tuesday, Dec. 6 from 2 to 7 p.m. at The Steel Dynamics, Inc. Keith E. Busse Technology Center on Ivy Tech’s North Campus in Fort Wayne.
Group makes plea to save California state parks
(Dec. 1, 2011) -- The San Jose Mercury News reports that on Wednesday morning, a cluster of citizens and representatives from environmental and outdoors associations had a message for Gov. Jerry Brown and the Legislature: closing state parks is bad for California's economy and future.
Ohio fire victims lose memorabilia
(Dec. 1, 2011) -- FOX19 reports that nearly a dozen RVs went up in flames in Ross Township early Monday morning, but it was more than just losing a vehicle. People lost memories and valuable possessions, and the fire victims want those responsible behind bars.