Dave Barbulesco

Outdoorsy, a growing peer-to-peer RV rental marketplace, announced the hiring of Colin Gardiner to the role of chief product officer. According to a press release, Gardiner will lead Outdoorsy’s product teams, including user experience, product strategy, affiliate programs and data science, as the company “expands its platform to a global audience.” Gardiner recently served as vice president of […]

Luxury motorhome builder Regency RV, a division of Wayne Davis Auto Group, announced today that it has added two La Mesa RV locations in California to its roster of dealers selling the Xalta Class B motorhome.   According to a press release, the coaches are built on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis in Fort Worth, Texas. Dymon Farrer, national sales manager […]

The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) is informing its members that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a national solicitation for travel trailers to use in emergency temporary housing efforts in the aftermath Hurricane Harvey. According to RVDA.org, where the association has been posting updates and resources in the aftermath of Hurricanes Harvey […]

In move designed to leverage Winnebago Industries Inc.’s considerable brand recognition, the Forest City, Iowa-based manufacturer is building continuity into its towable division as it consolidates all lines under the newly formed Minnie badge. “In the past, other OEMs have distinguished their brands on an individual basis,” said Winnebago Towables Director of Marketing Mark Gerber, […]

Highland Ridge RV, a division of Jayco Inc., announced it will unveil the repositioned Highlander toy hauler this week at America’s Largest RV Show in Hershey, Pa. According to a press release, several key improvements have been made to the product, including a more affordable price point. Key product features include: Full-profile roof line: The taller […]

Kansas Campgrounds: Private Versus Public Campers looking for a place to stay have no shortage of options when traveling through Kansas.  The state boasts 26 state parks, as well as a private campground association that has 25 members.  While there are many parks and campgrounds throughout the state, not all are operated the same, nor do […]

Lance Camper Manufacturing Corp. reported that its composite-built travel trailers were the No. 1 seller in the category for the first six months of 2017. “We are very pleased with the market segment growth we have seen with our travel trailer line,” stated President Jack Cole in a press release, noting the comparison excluded all trailers not […]

With the ever-increasing demand for connectivity from RV consumers, Forest River Inc. is outfitting many of its 2018 models with the WiFiRanger Sky3. According to a press release, the WiFiRanger Sky3 is a powerful and secure wireless router and signal-booster that can bring in weak Wi-Fi from up to 2,500 feet away while providing a private wireless […]

Great Alaskan Holidays (www.rvak.com), an RV rental, sales, and service business headquartered in Anchorage, continues to be significant contributor to the state’s tourism industry. According to a press release, Great Alaskan Holidays draws customers from all 50 of the United States, the District of Columbia, seven of the 13 Canadian providences or territories, and 26 […]

Appropriately themed “Navigating the Future,” the Texas RV Association’s (TRVA) 43rd convention offered attendees a fast-paced, instructive agenda as the Aug. 11-14 event drew 57 dealerships to the Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol. “Overall attendance was 165 people as a lot of the dealerships operate multiple stores,” reported TRVA Executive Chairman Phil Elam. “We […]