Dave Barbulesco

Dealership staff will have a breadth of training opportunities led by industry experts during Vendor Training +Plus on Nov. 7-8 during the 2016 RV Dealers International Convention/Expo. According to a press release, Vendor Training +Plus is presented by professional trainers from trusted organizations in the RV industry with practical, innovative ideas and solutions to help power […]

SEC college football fans are expected to take over Titletown in about a week for a key matchup between Wisconsin and LSU at Lambeau Field. WeAreGreenBay.com reported that LSU fans love to travel – many in RVs which soon will be parked all across the Green Bay area. On Labor Day weekend, RVs always fill Apple Creek […]

Inheriting a veteran workforce and a 270,000-square-foot manufacturing and service facility, Winnebago Industries Inc. has begun rolling product down the line at the former Country Coach Inc. complex in Junction City, Ore. The Forest City, Iowa-based builder, which acquired the property and equipment on Dec. 2, 2015, is still in the process of modifying the plant […]

Regrouping and rebuilding in the face of overwhelming devastation, Dixie RV Superstores in Hammond, La., steadfastly put the pieces back together last week as the waters began to recede from the historic rains and resulting floods that inundated the area the week of Aug. 8. For the record, the RV dealership officially opened its doors […]

Selking International, a supplier of TerraStar and DuraStar chassis to Nexus RV, hosted an employee lunch on Aug. 3 at the builder’s Elkhart, Ind., campus, followed by the presentation of two awards. “The lunch is our way of congratulating the entire Nexus organization for achieving the awards for sales growth, manufacturing quality, and outstanding customer service,” […]

Bulldog, a division of Cequent, announced that it will be featured on an upcoming episode of “Motorhead Garage.” According to a press release, hosts John Gardner of Tech Garage Star and NHRA’s Brian Lohns will replace an old hand-crank jack with a 4,000-pound powered A-frame jack on a Jayco Jay Flight travel trailer. “Participating in […]

With a groundbreaking planned in the next 45-60 days at Windish RV’s new site in Fountain, Colo., the privately-owned dealership has initiated another expansion that will significantly grow parts and service operations at its Longmont location. “Everything just fell into place,” said General Manager Jim Humble, noting the company also operates a store in Lakewood, southwest […]

Elkhart, Ind.-based ASA Electronics announced the release of the VOM74WP Voyager 7-inch, quad-view monitor, the latest addition to its “heavy duty” lineup. According to a press release, the system is engineered for the toughest environments with IPX5 waterproof rating and multiple camera inputs to provide all of the necessary views to keep drivers safe. “We are […]

For 90 minutes, the disease is discarded, replaced by a pair of boxing gloves and a renewed sense of camaraderie and hope. Notably, participants who show up for sessions three times a week are Parkinson’s patients. But to Don Sheliga, an engineer at Coachmen RV who spearheaded the formation of the club, “we’re all just […]

Equity LifeStyle Properties Inc. (ELS) today (July 18) announced results for the quarter and six months ended June 30. The Chicago-based real-estate investment trust  reported total revenues increased $8.6 million, or 4.3%, to $210.1 million compared to $201.5 million for the same period in 2015. Net income available for common stockholders increased $3.7 million, or 4 cents […]