Dave Barbulesco

It’s been five years since FMCA congregated on the expansive grounds of the CAM-PLEX Multi-Event Facilities in Gillette, Wyo., for its annual International Convention & Expo. And, as officials engaged in final preparations for a projected 1,550 to 1,600 rigs at the July 18-21 98th convention, Executive Director Chris Smith reflected on the organization’s upward path during […]

Ford’s RV Refrigeration Training Center (FRVTC) is marking 34 years of specializing in RV refrigerator cooling this year. According to a press release, the program received certification as a Kentucky state school four years ago while also being approved by the Veterans Administration of Education in 2016. Every year, the network of RV refrigerator repair […]

Forest River Inc. executives overseeing the company’s western operations are readying to welcome over 200 dealer personnel to its 8th Annual Dealer Open House, designed to showcase 2019 product while also reinforcing and rebuilding relationships with a growing dealer network. Slated for Aug. 22-23, the gathering will be held for the first time at a […]

Editor’s Note: The following story by Mark Polk offering tips on proper air conditioner maintenance and usage appears in the latest edition of RV Education 101. To read the entire issue click here. It seems like we were just talking about how to stay warm in our RV and now we are talking about how […]

CURT, a leading manufacturer of U.S.-made hitches and a complete line of towing products, is marking a particularly significant 4th of July this year as it marks 25 years of business. CURT was founded in 1993 by Curt Tambornino. The first products were trailer balls and ball mounts, however, it didn’t take long for the […]

Assuming oversight for the first year of the RV Aftermarket Conference, the RV Industry Association faithfully followed the long-time model crafted by the RV Aftermarket Association (RVAA) while introducing features that “enhanced the product for all attendees,” according to RVIA Senior Vice President of Communications and Marketing James Ashurst. The conference is slated to run […]

REV Group Inc. announced a partnership between REV Rentals and Outdoorsy to offer RV rentals through Outdoorsy’s peer-to-peer marketplace. According to a press release, the partnership with REV Group is the first of its kind for Outdoorsy – working directly with a manufacturer and rental vehicle supplier to bring RV units to the Outdoorsy marketplace. The Outdoorsy […]

While admiring the grandeur on display at one of North America’s most picturesque coastlines, administrators for the Canadian Recreation Vehicle Association (CRVA) tackled some burning issues during its June 19-21 Annual General Meeting in St. John’s, Newfoundland. “We had never traveled to Newfoundland to hold our board meetings,” said CRVA Executive Chairman Shane Devenish, noting […]

The World RV Conference is taking place in Shanghai, China, Oct. 17-19 at the Shanghai Automobile Exhibition Center, Jiading District, Shanghai. According to report from RVIA Today Express, the conference is a prominent industry event providing manufacturers, suppliers, campground operators, service providers and all other RV and camping related professionals with the opportunity to discuss […]

Alpin Haus, one of the Northeast’s largest outdoor recreation retailers, today (June 14) celebrated the grand opening of its newly expanded Saratoga County RV sales facility. According to a press release, the grand opening is the culmination of a multiyear project which transformed the Gansevort dealership and created a brand new sales office and customer […]