Aftermarket Conference Takes Place Next Week
August 8, 2025
RVIA staff are putting the final plans in place for next week’s 2025 RV Aftermarket Conference in San Antonio.
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ORR Plans Technology & Innovation Summit
August 8, 2025
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) will host the Outdoor Recreation Technology and Innovation Summit Sept. 16 in Washington, D.C.
RVIA Shares Lenders’ Experiences Survey
August 7, 2025
RVIA’s Survey of Lenders’ Experiences reported over 200,000 retail indirect loans to consumers by reporting institutions in 2024, totaling more than $11.5 billion.
Pennsylvania Campgrounds Compete for Care Camps
August 7, 2025
Care Camps Foundation, a nonprofit that funds pediatric oncology camps across the U.S. and Canada, has teamed with the Pennsylvania Campground Owners Association (PCOA) to Compete for Kids!
RVIA Lobbies on Behalf of Industry
August 7, 2025
RVIA’s State Government Affairs team spent the past week at the National Conference of State Legislatures’ 2025 Legislative Summit in Boston networking with legislators and staff from over 25 states.
RVDA Workshop to Cover Service Tech Hiring
August 6, 2025
DealerPRO RV Training’s founder and CEO Don Reed will share effective strategies and best practices to address the technician shortage and build a workforce that drives business growth.
Regulatory & Safety Compliance Event Draws Nearly 100
August 6, 2025
RVIA’s Regulatory & Safety Compliance Seminar last week in Elkhart, Indiana, drew nearly 100 attendees from over 19 different manufacturers and 19 different suppliers.
RVDA’s Chuck Boyd Passes Away
August 5, 2025
RVDA Dealer Services Manager Charles “Chuck” Boyd passed away Aug. 3 after a long battle with cancer.
Government Review Increases Canadian Softwood Duties
August 5, 2025
The Commerce Department revealed its final decision on a review of Canadian softwood lumber imports. The review, which covered softwood lumber imports during the 2023 calendar year, found the lumber was dumped into the U.S. at rates of up to 35.53%.
Go RVing Launches Consumer Road Trip Campaign
August 5, 2025
Go RVing has launched a year-long road trip campaign for consumers, called RV-2-50, leading up to America’s 250th birthday July 4, 2026.
Exhibition Space Sold Out for Trailer Show
August 4, 2025
The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) 2025 Trailer Show has officially sold out of exhibition space. NATDA said although the main expo hall is sold out, limited alternative exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities may still be available.
RVIA Names Board of Directors Candidates
August 1, 2025
RVIA board of director nominations are finalized. Members will cast their votes in September with results announced later in the month.