Dave Barbulesco

The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) applauded the Senate Appropriations Committee for including funding for the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account (ORSA) in its FY2019 Commerce, Justice and Science markup. According to a press release, the markup set funding for ORSA at $1.5 million, meeting the funding levels necessary […]

Olstrom Custom Coach LLC announced the opening of its Tucson, Ariz., service center. According to a press release, the business services all brands of coaches, including Country Coach, Monaco, Beaver, Newmar, Millennium Coach and Newell. Service specialists are” well-versed in motorcoach electronics, hydraulics, hydronics and chassis systems.” Services include complete remodels, chassis care, generators, water […]

Editor’s Note: The following is the latest RV recall list compiled by the National Highway Safety Association (NHTSA). • Jayco Inc. is recalling 998 2018 Jayco Alante and 2018-2019 Jayco Precept vehicles. The windshield wiper system motor on these vehicles may fail when being operated in heavy snow or ice situations, thereby reducing driver visibility. […]

Marc Hauser, vice president of sales and product development for Jayco towable divisions, and Ronnie “Cuz” Strickland, Mossy Oak’s vice president of media services, promote the new Starcraft Mossy Oak travel trailer. To view the video click here or scroll to the right side of the RVBUSINESS.com home page.

Paul Evert still rises around 5:30 every morning and, at 88, continues to channel the same energy that drove him to found and manage one of the most successful RV dealerships on the West Coast. Now, however, instead of thinking about bottom lines and inventory levels, Evert looks forward to the latest gardening project on […]

While still in the initial stages, a West Coast marketing firm with operations in Vancouver, Wash., and Portland, Ore., is hastily assembling the pieces for an “RV Supplier and Vendor Showcase,” slated to launch at this year’s Elkhart County RV Open House. Randall Jeremiah, partner for CIRV, told RVBUSINESS.com that the genesis for the project boiled […]

Rising gas prices have put a crimp in travel plans this summer as more Americans are planning staycations instead of hitting the road, according to GasBuddy’s 2018 Summer Travel survey. GasBuddy reported in a release that the annual survey showed only 58% of participants said they will take a road trip this summer, a 24% […]

The Oklahoma RV Association (ORVA) will hold its 2018 State Convention June 10-11 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Catoosa, Okla.  According to a press release, this year’s convention will feature a strong slate of speakers designed to bring ORVA members all the latest news and updates in the industry along with new learning […]

It’s costly for an organization to replace top performers. However, in order to retain your employees, you also need a plan. The webinar ‘Perks & Benefits: What Options are Most Appealing to Today’s Workers and Different Generations?’ presented by KPA will cover some of the most sought-after benefits and approaches. According to a press release, […]

ASA Electronics announced that Christina Garvey will be assuming the role of RV aftermarket manager, effective immediately, and will be responsible for all distributor and aftermarket accounts for the RV division. Garvey previously worked on the OEM side of the business.  “This is a great opportunity for me to become involved in a different aspect […]