(Dec. 28, 2007) -- Tourism officials have decked out the 39-foot Simba with brochure racks and other promotional material about the Land of Enchantment in preparation for its maiden voyage to Pasadena, Calif., for the Rose Bowl.

(Dec. 29, 2007) -- Surprisingly the median sale price rose 4.2 percent in the month which left prices down only 0.4 percent relative to year ago levels. However, the price series for new home sales is extremely volatile and a quick return to double digit annual declines cannot be ruled out.

(Dec. 27, 2007) -- The fire, reported at 11:21 a.m., was sparked when an engine in one of the RVs backfired after the owner started it up, siad Riverside County Fire Captain Fernando Herrera. Fifteen firefighters doused the four RVs and prevented the fire from spreading to nearby vehicles parked tightly in rows on a fenced dirt lot.

(Dec. 27, 2007) -- While the RV market as a whole has suffered as a result, Thor Industries, the IndustryWeek 50 Best Manufacturer seems to have escaped relatively unscathed -- all things considered.

(Dec. 27, 2007) -- The minimal increase in new orders despite the sizeable increase in aircraft orders raises concern about business investment being able to effectively offset the weakness in residential investment. Business investment is already viewed as being at risk with the recent tightening in credit conditions.

(Dec. 27, 2007) -- While consumers are less negative about the near-term future, they remain far from optimistic. Furthermore, persistent declines in the Present Situation Index indicate the economy is still losing momentum. In fact, in assessing the current job market, pessimists now outnumber optimists. Regarding business conditions, the gap between the two is almost nonexistent.

(Dec. 26, 2007) -- Already 95 percent completed and scheduled to open this spring, the $2 million 18,000-square-foot facility included four condos, seven lodge suites, a swimming pool and 76 RV lots.

(Dec. 26, 2007) -- The fallout can hurt the RV industry in a big way as credit-worthy Americans are caught in the vortex of declining home values, rising property taxes (to make up for the falling home values) and declining consumer confidence.

(Dec. 26, 2007) -- As official outdoor and RV retailer, Camping World will have stronger ability to sell supplies to RVers at NASCAR events. This deal is in addition to the series sponsorship announced earlier. Terms of this deal were not released, but it is believed to be valued in the low seven figures annually, according to industry analysts. The official status deal and title sponsorship will run concurrently through the 2012 season.

(Dec. 26, 2007) -- Winnebago Industries has achieved another milestone – the production of its 400,000^th motor home. 

(Dec. 26, 2007) -- Production at a Forest River Class A diesel plant fell dramatically following the National RV Show in November, leading to layoffs of between 40 and 52 employees.

(Dec. 26, 2007) -- This summer, the retailer requested annexation and rezoning to construct an 80,000-square-foot outlet and accompanying Camping World store on 19 acres near the Burton Manor subdivision. The project developer announced it was withdrawing the plan after citing multiple problems, including economics.

 

(Dec. 24, 2007) -- This year Fleetwood's RV Group incorporated dealer and customer feedback into its product planning and development processes, resulting in some of its best-looking and most innovative motor home, travel trailer and folding trailer products to date, the company announced in a press release.

(Dec. 24, 2007) -- But high-end motor homes are not the only recreational vehicle that is showing sales growth. According to the RV Consumer Group, a non-profit group that monitors the recreation vehicle industry, sales are also increasing in low- to mid-priced RVs.

(Dec. 24, 2007) --  Beginning in 2008, Camping World will entitle the long-standing Grand National Division, East and West Series. The NASCAR Camping World Series features cars similar in design and appearance to those cars competing in the NASCAR Nationwide Series.

(Dec. 24, 2007) -- Great Lakes RV expects to hire roughly 300 employees over the next three months to make travel trailers and fifth wheels from the former Fleetwood Canada plant. Former Fleetwood employees with recall rights will be given first consideration for positions.

(Dec. 24, 2007) -- Construction is under way to convert the New Orleans RV Campground from 52 to 102 parking pads. The expanded camp should be ready "hopefully in time for Mardi Gras," Delesdernier said.

(Dec. 24, 2007) -- Pete Walker, who dressed as Santa, and his wife, Nancy, organized the whole trip - 33 stops in all - to deliver gifts to 15 senior citizens and 75 children. Nancy Walker contacted the Volunteer Action Center and signed up for the Un-Trim a Tree Holiday Program, which pairs donors with seniors and children who might otherwise have a Christmas with few or no presents.

(Dec. 21, 2007) -- When Fleetwood announced its closure back in May of this year, parliament member Laurie Scott immediately contacted the Ministry of Economic Development & Trade and the Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities to search for assistance and options for the employees affected by the closure.