(Jan. 26, 2012) -- For the first 11 months of 2011, trailer sales are down 1.4 percent. While overall sales are down, the percentages are getting close to even with those of 2010, said Andy Ackerman, president of NATDA.
Fed says low interest rates warranted through late 2014
(Jan. 26, 2012) -- "Our view is that recent economic data suggest that the U.S. economy has been able to raise its game with solid employment gains recorded in December," said Desjardins. "Recent reports also point to the economy having grown at a 3 percent annualized pace in the fourth quarter of 2011 with early signs showing that the momentum continued into the first quarter of 2012."
Recipe of the week: Cabbage and bacon skillet
(Jan. 26, 2012) -- This week's recipe is for cabbage and bacon skillet. It was submitted by Paul Meicher, from Sioux Falls, S.D. He has been RVing for eight years and has a Class A motorhome.
Virginia drops bill that would have controlled camping fees
(Jan. 26, 2012) -- WHSV reports that a bill in the Virginia General Assembly, which would have required public campsites to base their fees on private ones, has been dropped.
Texas RV park residents face potential eviction
(Jan. 26, 2012) -- Residents of the Corral RV Park in Tomball love living the simple life. But developer Mike O’Brien's plans to expand could force most of those residents out because of a zoning ordinance that limits tenant stays to only 90 days, a restriction he was unaware of, reports Your Houston News.
Minnesota campground approved for expansion
(Jan. 26, 2012) -- Last week, the Chisago County Board approved a permit amendment for Rushmore Campgrounds in Nessel Township, reports the Chisago County Express.
Connecticut man injured in RV explosion
(Jan. 26, 2012) -- The Waterbury Republican American reports that an explosion in a small RV this morning on Lines Hill Road Extension in Naugatuck, injured a man who was living inside.
RV shipments fall 7.7 percent in December
(Jan. 26, 2012) -- Total RV shipments fell 7.7 percent in January. However, RV wholesale shipments for all of 2011 reached 252,300 units in 2011, up 4.1 percent over 2010’s year-end total, the RV Industry Association reported today.
Natrona County, Wyo. considers separate Parks Department
(Jan. 26, 2012) -- Natrona County commissioners said Tuesday that they will consider creating a Parks Department independent from the Road and Bridge Department, reports the Casper Star-Tribune Online.
California RV owner has standoff with police
(Jan. 26, 2012) -- On Tuesday afternoon, a 28-year-old man was arrested in Santa Cruz after a standoff with police that lasted several hours, reports the Santa Cruz Sentinel.