RVIA Review

What is RVIA?

The national trade association representing more than 550 manufacturers and component suppliers producing approximately 98 percent of all RVs manufactured in the United States.

What is a Recreation Vehicle (RV)?

A vehicle designed as temporary living quarters for recreational camping, travel or seasonal use. RVs may have their own motor power (as in the case of motorhomes); may be mounted (as are truck campers); or towed by another vehicle (as are travel trailers and folding camping trailers). Not included in the RV definition are conversion vehicles, off-road vehicles and manufactured housing for long-term residence (park trailers and mobile homes).

RV Types (sold by recreation vehicle dealers):

• Motorhomes
• Travel Trailers
• Folding Camping Trailers
• Truck Campers

RVIA Membership

87	Recreation Vehicle Manufacturers
264	Suppliers
9	Manufacturer's Representatives
91	Associates
10	Finance Firms
461	Total

Major RVIA Activities

• Represents the RV industry and serves as the chief source for shipment statistics, market research and technical data.
• Works to promote RV travel by providing information to the media and general public.
• Maintains an inspection program to periodically audit RV manufacturers' compliance with the NFPA 1192 RV Standard. Also, RVIA provides an ongoing Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) educational program for its members.
• Sponsors the California RV Show (open to the public) and the National RV Trade Show, the industry's premiere event where industry officials convene to do business on behalf of manufacturers, dealers and supplier companies:

• Meets with government representatives regarding state and national legislation affecting the RV industry. Current issues include energy, franchising, warranties, financial or credit restraints, product liability, licensing, titling and registration procedures, highway use rules and the development of more scenic byways.
• Works with national regulatory bodies including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Federal Highway Administration and the United States Park Service regarding regulations affecting the RV industry.
• Develops and participates in industry service technician training programs to build a strong base of trained RV service technicians. National efforts include directing the National RV Technical Institute, conducting four annual Trouble Shooter Clinics, developing RV service technician textbooks and shop training manuals, administering the RVDA/RVIA Certification Test.

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Recreation Vehicle Industry Association
1896 Preston White Drive, P.O. Box 2999
Reston, Virginia 20195-0999