
Resolute Optimism on Display at National RV Trade Show
RVIA’s 49th National RV Trade Show, held Nov. 29 – Dec. 1 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY, featured 2012 product lines and a determined sense of optimism among attendees that the RV industry continues to have a promising future despite economic uncertainty. More...RV Shipments Jump in October
RV wholesale shipments were reported at 19,100 units in RVIA’s October 2011 survey of manufacturers, ahead of September’s numbers by 12.4% and 15.1% ahead of October 2010 totals. Total wholesale shipments for the year have climbed to 219,100 units, a four percent increase over the 210,600 units shipped through October 2010. More...Go RVing Unveils New “AWAY” Campaign for 2012
New Go RVing television and print ads were unveiled at RVIA’s National RV Trade Show November 29, setting the stage for a reenergized industry effort to grow and expand the RV market. More...Louisville Show Generates Positive RV Media Coverage
The 2011 National RV Trade Show attracted local and national media, which published positive stories about the RV industry and its continuing recovery from the Great Recession.
New RVIA Research Shows Growing RV Ownership, Strong Purchase Intentions
RVIA’s latest RV Consumer Demographic Profile, scheduled to be released to the industry this fall, shows RV ownership has reached a new peak while also offering promising news on future RV purchase intentions. More...Updated Vacation Cost Comparison Study Shows Advantages of RV Travel
Consumers looking to save on vacation travel should go RVing, according to preliminary data from updated vacation cost comparison research by PKF Consulting. Commissioned by RVIA, the study shows that even during a time of economic turmoil and fluctuating fuel prices, RV trips remain the least costly. More...
RVIA’s Coon Focuses on Industry Popularity, Viability at Outlook 2012
In a presentation titled “What’s Up!” at Outlook 2012: Up & Away, held Nov. 29 at the National RV Trade Show in Louisville, Ky., RVIA President Richard Coon said that new findings from the just-released RV Consumer Demographic Profile provide encouraging news about the health and long-term viability of the RV industry.
Outlook 2012 Debuts New Go RVing Ads, Kicks off National RV Trade Show
The RV industry unveiled its new Go RVing “AWAY” national advertising campaign during RVIA’s “Outlook 2012: Up & Away” program that kicked off RVIA’s 49th annual National RV Trade Show. More...RVIA Amnual Meeting
March 5-8, 2012Palm Springs, CA
RVIA Announces 2012 Annual Meeting Schedule
RVIA’s has announced the schedule for the association’s 2012 Annual Meeting, taking place March 5 – 8 at Rancho Las Palmas in Palm Springs, CA. The event provides members numerous opportunities to learn about association activities, attend educational seminars, and interact with business colleagues. More...RVIA Committee Week
June 11-14, 2012Washington, D.C.
60th California RV Show
October 12-21, 2012Pomona, CA
50th National RV Trade Show
November 27-29, 2012Louisville, KY

RVIA Survey of Lenders' Experiences - 2010
An annual survey conducted confidentially of national and regional lenders detailing the comparative experiences of lenders involved in retail, indirect and wholesale financing of RVs during the preceding year. Also provides RV delinquency and repossession data.
The RV Consumer: A Demographic Profile 2011 Survey
Thousands of interviews conducted from January to June among vehicle owning families questioned their current, prior to possible future ownership of a recreation vehicle.
More...Family Vacation Cost Comparison: RV vs Other Vacations
A study comparing the cost of 8 of the most popular vacation types using a hypothetical family of four consisting of 2 adults and 2 children. Study determined that RV vacations are by far the most economical -- on average 27 percent to 61 percent less expensive on a per day basis than the other types of vacations analyzed.



