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RV Shipments to Begin Recovery in 2010
The RV industry’s shipments are projected to total approximately
169,500 units in 2010 — a 24 percent increase from the 136,500
predicted for 2009 — according to a new forecast by RV industry analyst
Dr. Richard Curtin, released at RVIA's Annual Membership Meeting on June 9. More...
RVTV Available for Online Viewing!
We invite you to view RVTV, a highlight reel of the best in RV-related TV news and entertainment over the past few months. RVTV is a timely and positive endorsement of our industry by influential media and features clips from news shows such as Today and ABC World News in addition to NBC's Tonight Show, CBS's Late Show with David Letterman, and reality hits Keeping Up With the Kardashians and Make Me a Supermodel. More...
RVIA Boosts Seal Price to Cover Budget Shortfall
RVIA’s Board of Directors capped an intense week of activity at Committee Week by approving an increase of the RVIA seal price to $35 to help address the growing pressure on the association’s budget caused by the reduction in show and dues income due to the downturn in the RV market.
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Go RVing Summer 2009 Video Contest Launches
Here’s a great way to encourage RVers – and their pets – to hit the road this June and July: tell them to enter the Go RVing “Tails from the Road” Video Contest, win great prizes and show the online world how much they love RVing. More...
“RV Financing: A Vehicle for Growth” Promotes Potential of RV Lending 
With the availability of RV financing continuing to be a major issue facing the industry, RVIA has produced “RV Financing: A Vehicle for Growth,” an informational DVD designed to help recruit banks, credit unions and financial institutions into the RV market. More...
Go RVing Coalition Says Yes to New TV Ads
The Go RVing Coalition has approved the creation of new television ads to begin airing in early 2010 to keep RV travel prominently in the minds of consumers as the economy rebounds. The unanimous motion was passed at the Coalition’s June 8 meeting during RVIA’s Committee Week in Washington, DC, giving The Richards Group of Dallas, Texas the go-ahead to begin concepting two-to-three new, low-cost spots with timely messaging about the value of RV ownership and travel. More...
Sheldon Touts Promising Future for RV Industry
In his remarks at RVIA’s Membership Meeting June 9, RVIA Chairman of the Board Jim Sheldon (pictured at right) reviewed the turbulent year the RV industry and the association have faced, and pointed to signs that the nation’s economy may be beginning to recover, saying, “Whereas last year, we were about to unknowingly walk off an economic cliff; this year, we are beginning the resolute climb back to recovery with a far more clear picture of what we are dealing with.”
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Documents Needed For Technician Database
RVIA is creating a comprehensive database that will serve as a one-stop repository of RV service information, offering service technicians a single online resource for troubleshooting, repair documents, and service FAQs for all RV products currently being manufactured. More...
RVIA Boosts Federal Profile with Legislative Awards, Advocacy Day
At this year’s Committee Week, RVIA members participated in several activities that boosted the industry’s profile on Capitol Hill, ensured that Congress is aware of the RV industry’s needs, and recognized the work done on the industry’s behalf by members of Congress. Over three days, RVIA presented awards to one senator and two congressmen, made over 40 visits to members of Congress and their staffs, and held a fundraiser for Rep. Peter DeFazio of Oregon. More...
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Supplier Space Now Available at the 47th National RV Trade Show!
The National RV Trade Show will be held in Louisville, Kentucky on December 1, 2 and 3, 2009. If you work in the RV industry and would like more information about the trade show, contact the RVIA Show Department at 703-620-6003 extension 305.
Exhibit applications and deposits are due by July 2, 2009.
RVIA Offers Exhibit Space For California RV Show
RVIA is now offering manufacturer exhibit space for the 2009 California RV Trade Show, scheduled for October 16 – 25 in Pomona, Calif. More...
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Industry Publications
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NFPA 1192, NEC and ANSI 12V Standards Now Available
The 2008 editions of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1192 Standard for Recreational Vehicles, the ANSI 12V Standard for Low Voltage Systems in Conversion and Recreational Vehicles and the National Electric Code (NEC), are now available. The new standards will become effective May 1 with enforcement beginning September 1, 2008. Visit the RVIA Store to order. More...
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