About Us

Serving the RV Industry for 50 Years

With offices in the Washington, D.C. area, and Elkhart, IN, the RV Industry Association is the leading trade voice of the $140 billion dollar RV industry, representing over 500 manufacturers and component and aftermarket suppliers who together produce 98 percent of all RVs made in the United States, and approximately 60 percent of RVs produced worldwide.

The RV Industry Association unites the diverse RV industry and forges alliances to form a strong, single voice. Working with our members, we advance the industry, driving growth and innovation across the outdoor market landscape.

$140 Billion

Economic Output

RVing accounted for an overall annual economic impact to the US economy of $140 billion in 2022, with the industry paying $13.6 billion in federal, state, and local taxes.

680,000

American Jobs

In 2022, the RV industry supported nearly 680,000 jobs, paying more than $48 billion in wages

2.2%

National GDP

Data from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis shows outdoor recreation represents 2.2% of our national GDP with RVing being the largest conventional activity.

Our Mission

Grow and Expand the RV Market

Pursue a Favorable Business Environment for the RV Industry

Cultivate a Positive RV Experience for all Consumers

Provide RV Industry Data and Market Research

Foster an Environment for the Continuous Improvement of RV Products

What We Do

Unite the RV Industry as a Single Voice, Making Connections to Drive Business

Conduct Unannounced Inspections of Member RV Manufacturing Plants to Monitor Adherence to Industry-Approved Standards

Serve as the Leader in RV Industry Trends and Consumer RVing Behavior

Work with Federal and State Lawmakers and Regulators to Pursue a Favorable Business Environment

Grow and Expand the RV Consumer Market while Cultivating a Positive Experience for Current RVers through the Go RVing Consumer Awareness Campaign

Recruit and Train RV Technicians through the RV Technical Institute, the Only Industry-Backed Training Program