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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1981
Page
16
The article notes evolving mobility among Americans with tens of millions owning RVs and about a million living in them full time. It highlights diverse RV designs from large firms like Airstream to small backyard operations and many custom one of a kind builds, reflecting a cottage industry with little union presence.
Rockland notes Mickey and Irene Braun built a two story hydraulic bus named The Answer from a school bus to live on the road in luxury. It rises from 13 to 17 feet for parked storage as a mobile home symbol. The passage includes quotes from McGillicuddy about wheels and freedom.
Outside the stadiums the aroma of grilled burgers and steaks fills blocks as fans from Iowa City and beyond tailgate. The Corcorans bring a long family tradition with a two year van habit and years of Hawks devotion while others journey in large motor homes for winter escapes Florida or the South.
Industry observers report strong prospects for motor homes and related mini models with high demand for used units. Dealers note steady sales at Sedlacek and Hutton lots, with new mini homes expected near 22 000 dollars and top models reaching around 60 000. A 1928 reference to the Soviet five year plan appears as unrelated context.
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