DM Vans to Star in ‘Viewpoint’ Episode with Dennis Quaid – RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News
Note: Public‑television debut begins June 9, prime‑time national commercial airs June 18, full segment streams June 20 on the DM Vans YouTube channel
RIFLE, Colo. – DM Vans, the Colorado-based manufacturer of the award‑winning Lifestyle Vehicle, will headline an upcoming episode of Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid titled “The Rise of the Adventure Van.” The short‑form documentary traces the rapid growth of van life and positions DM Vans as a Colorado‑grown innovator making the movement accessible to all, according to a press release.
Whit it matters to Colorado:
- Home‑grown innovation – Every Lifestyle Vehicle® is designed and built in Rifle, CO sustaining skilled Western‑Slope manufacturing jobs.
- Outdoor‑economy impact – Affordable, road‑ready vans direct tourism dollars to Colorado trailheads, ski towns and public‑lands gateways.
- Mountain‑tested design – Founders Dave and Matt fused their time spent living van life in the mountains of Colorado into a thriving busines
Stories featured in the film:
- Kia Grant – Breckenridge‑based hiker and skier living full‑time in her van to combat rising mountain‑town housing costs.
- Chris & Lauren Gallegos and children – Eagle family trading screen time for creek crossings on weekend road trips.
- Sharon Hanson – Recent retiree tackling bucket‑list adventures throughout Colorado and beyond in her DM Van.
Behind‑the‑scenes footage captures DM Vans’ Rifle team transforming RAM ProMasters into high‑altitude base camps under the mantra “everything you need and nothing you don’t.”
The Colorado story in numbers:
- 2018: Company founded in Eagle County; expanded manufacturing in Rifle.
- 15+ local jobs created or supported, plus supplier partnerships in Glenwood Springs, Grand Junction and Denver.
- 650+ DM Vans on the road, many based in Colorado and driving tourism spend into rural mountain towns.
- 20‑year RV financing keeps starting prices within reach of first‑time buyers and budget‑minded adventurers.
“We take great pride in building high quality camper vans at a great price backed by an incredible service team; all through our headquarters on the Western Slope of Colorado” said Matt Felser, President of DM Vans. “Partnering with Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid puts Colorado craftsmanship on a national platform while spotlighting the outdoor economy that fuels our state.”
*Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid* is an award‑winning educational series profiling innovation, business leadership and emerging social trends. Hosted by actor and producer Dennis Quaid, each short‑form documentary airs on public‑television stations nationwide and across major cable and broadcast networks, reaching millions of viewers annually. The program’s mission is to inform and inspire through concise, compelling storytelling.
DM Vans offers Lifestyle Vehicles® built at prices unmatched by competitors. Headquartered in Rifle, Colorado, the company’s focus is simple: make van life accessible for anyone. By pairing Colorado craftsmanship with value‑driven pricing and industry‑leading service, DM Vans empowers weekend warriors, full‑time nomads and everyone in between to hit the open road. Learn more at www.dmvans.com and follow @dmvans on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn and YouTube.
