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Can my order be shipped overnight or 2nd day air?
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Orders placed by 1:00 pm EST can be shipped overnight or 2nd day air for an additional handling fee of $15.00 plus the cost of shipping. The cost of shipping is calculated on the web-site by delivery address. At this time, overnight and 2 day shipping is available for U.S. orders only. Overnight or 2nd day air shipping is not available for the Market Report subscription.
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What is the status of my previously placed order?
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Please call RVIA with your order number so staff can check on the status of your order. Without an order number it is more difficult to locate your order.
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How do I cancel an already submitted order?
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Please email Susan Strauss, sstrauss@rvia.org, within 24 hours of submitting your on-line order so that your credit card transaction can be reversed and to ensure your order has not already shipped. If you requested any special shipping such as overnight or 2nd day air, it may be impossible to cancel your order. If your ordered has already shipped, cancellation is no longer an option.
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How do I return my products for a refund?
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All orders are non-returnable and non-refundable: view the available Table of Contents on the “more info” product link to be sure you are purchasing the correct publication.
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How do I know which publication I wish/need to order?
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Each publication available is displayed with a picture, detailed description and even a sample Table of Contents (“more info” product link) to assist customers in identifying the correct publication.
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I don't know my member login or password to receive member prices?
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If you are a member of RVIA and can't remember your log-in and password, please click on the “forgot password?” link in the Member Login section of the home page (www.rvia.org) and follow the instructions for resetting your password. If you continue to have difficulty, please contact Diane Stuebing in the Membership Department at dstuebing@rvia.org.
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How frequently are publications updated?
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Updates to RVIA's publications vary per publication. Please refer to the list below that indicates scheduled updates to the current roster of publications:
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RVIA Marketing Report
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Monthly
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Industry Profile
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Annually (available in June)
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The RV Consumer Demographic Profile
(University of Michigan survey)
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Every five years
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RVIA Membership Directory
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Annually (available in late February)
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Standard for Recreational Vehicles
(NFPA 1192)
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Every three years
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Handbook for Recreation Vehicle Standards
(A Guide to NFPA 1192)
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Every three years
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Standard for Low Voltage Systems in
Conversion and Recreation Vehicles
(ANSI/RVIA 12V)
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Every three years
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National Electrical Code (NEC)
(NFPA -70)
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Every three years
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Standard for RV Parks and Campgrounds
(NFPA 1194)
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Every three years
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Standard for Engine Generator Sets EGS-1
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Every three to five years
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American National Standard Uniform Plan Approval
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Every three to five years
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Understanding RV Buyer Prospects and
Targeting Them Effectively: Go RVing
Communications Planning Study
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Every 3 years
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Annual Survey of Lenders' Experiences
(Hitlin)
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Annually (available in June)
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RV Lenders/Loan Officer's Kit
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Annually
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RV Roadsigns
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Quarterly
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Vacation Cost Comparison
(PKF Consultants)
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Every 4 years
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Are back issues available for purchase?
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You can order back issues by calling RVIA at 703-620-6003. Back issues are available for the following publications:
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RVIA Marketing Reports
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For previous year (i.e. 2004 reports are available in 2005)
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Industry Profile
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Annual back issues available through 1982
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The RV Consumer Demographic Profile
(University of Michigan Survey)
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Previous issues available through 1981
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Go RVing Communications Planning Study
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Previous issues available through 1996
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Annual Survey of Lenders' Experience
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Annual back issues available through 1984
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RV Roadsigns
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Quarterly back issues available through 2001
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Vacation Cost Comparison Study
(PKF Consultants)
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Previous issues available through 1982
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Standard for Recreational Vehicles
(NFPA 1192)
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Previous issues available through 1971
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Standard for Low Voltage Systems in
Conversion and Recreation Vehicles
(ANSI/RVIA 12V)
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Previous issues available through 1987
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Standard for RV Parks and Campgrounds
(NFPA 1194)
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Previous issues available through 1974
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Standard for Engine Generator Sets EGS-1
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Previous issues available through 1986
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American National Standard Uniform Plan
Approval
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Previous issues available through 2000
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What standards do I need to use when building an RV?
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NFPA 1192 Standard for Recreational Vehicles NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NOT AVAILABLE THROUGH RVIA - To order from NFPA call: 1-800-344-3555 or visit http://www.nfpa.org/catalog)
ANSI/RVIA 12V Standard for Low Voltage Systems on Recreational and Conversion Vehicles
A helpful but not necessary publication would be RVIA's Guide to 1192 which includes sections on all three publications listed above.
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What edition of a standard was my vehicle built in compliance with?
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The standards are updated approximately every three years (1993, 1996, 1999, 2002 etc.) You will need the edition of the standard that was in effect at the time your unit was built. For example if you purchased a 1995 unit, you should purchase the 1993 edition of the standard. Previous editions are available by calling RVIA.
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What publications come with my RVIA Membership?
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For Manufacturers:
1 copy of Roadsigns
1 copy of the NFPA 1192 Standard for Recreational Vehicles
1 copy the ANSI/RVIA 12V Standard for Low Voltage Systems on Conversion and Recreational Vehicles
RVIA's Guide to 1192
2 - Membership Directories
For Suppliers, Affiliates, Associates & Finance Firms:
1 copy of Roadsigns
1 copy of the NFPA 1192 Standard for Recreational Vehicles
1 copy the ANSI/RVIA 12V Standard for Low Voltage Systems on Conversion and Recreational Vehicles
2 - Membership Directories
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What is included in the Market Report subscription?
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New Market Report subscriptions include the most recent issue of Profile and RV Roadsigns and shipped at the beginning of the month following the placement of the order. Monthly Reports are mailed at the beginning of each month.
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