This week we dig into a viral RVTravel.com poll asking: How well built is your RV? The results surprised us—and they raise a bigger question: if so many RVers say their rigs are “well built,” why does the industry’s quality reputation feel so rough… and why can’t buyers easily choose truly better-built options?
Then we’re joined by Geneva Long, founder and CEO of Bowlus to talk about reviving a nearly-forgotten 1930s aviation-inspired aluminum travel trailer and turning it into one of the most interesting luxury RV brands on the road today. We get into what “built like an airplane” really means, why lightweight doesn’t have to mean flimsy, and why Bowlus may be uniquely positioned for the future of EV towing.
Plus: Abby’s “black tank” story about everyday kindness (and a parking lot door ding), and Jason’s take on the way people talk about travel safety in Mexico—especially Baja.
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00:00 Intro00:31 Poll RV Build Quality07:56 Sponsors09:29 Bowlus Interview10:27 Bolus Origin Story18:00 EV Towing Future22:38 Pricing and Ideal Buyer23:59 Direct Sales and Growth29:30 Mexico Travel Safety36:07 Outdoorsy Event Boom38:11 Parking Lot Door Ding44:31 Book Club Pick47:29 Episode Wrap Up