Camper Concepts Foreshadowing Cushier RV Life in the 2020s
January 10, 2020
The RV world reached new heights in the 2010s, laying the groundwork for what could be an even bigger decade to come. Not only did
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Envision Gets Patent for Curbside Electric Vehicle Charging
January 10, 2020
Envision Solar International Inc., producer of sustainable infrastructure products for electric vehicle charging, has received a patent for EV Standard, a renewably energized street lamp product providing electric vehicle charging at the curb.
Report: RV Values Continue Expected Seasonal Decline
January 6, 2020
Lawrenceville, Georgia-based Black Book reports RV values are in a typical seasonal pattern. Motorhome values have dropped for the second month in a row, and travel trailers and fifth wheels saw their third consecutive decline.
November Wholesale RV Shipments Decline
January 1, 2020
According to RVIA’s monthly survey of manufacturers, November wholesale RV shipments totaled 29,644 units, a decrease of 10.2 percent when compared to November, 2018.
Getting Involved With State Outdoor Rec Offices
December 18, 2019
The RV industry can directly benefit from the 17 states that have established Offices of Outdoor Recreation (OREC). For those living in a state with an OREC, there are a variety of ways to get involved.
Consumer Insight For Dealers: State-By-State Personal Income Report
December 18, 2019
Dealers planning to attend consumer shows in the next few months may benefit from understanding how personal income is faring in their part of the country. The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has issued its report for personal income change for the third quarter of 2019…
Update on Phase One of US-China Trade Deal
December 16, 2019
Last week, the United States and China announced a preliminary Phase One trade deal. Despite indications that the two nations would sign the agreement on Friday, Dec. 13, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer now…
Minnesota Creating Outdoor Recreation Task Force
December 13, 2019
Outdoor recreation industry leaders, including Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR), REI and Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), applaud Minnesota’s announcement of an Outdoor Recreation Task Force (ORTF)…
China and US Announce Limited Trade Agreement
December 13, 2019
This morning, China announced it has agreed to initial steps of a trade deal with the United States in an effort to de-escalate the looming trade war that has dragged on for 19 months. China’s Vice Commerce Minister Wang Shouwen, spoke to…
RVIA Webinar: New 2020 Laws and Regulations
December 13, 2019
With the new year come new laws and regulations that will be going into effect impacting the RV industry at both the state and federal level. In this members-only webinar recording, RVIA government affairs team members Mike Ochs, Chris Bornemann…
Deal Struck On US-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Agreement
December 12, 2019
Yesterday, a deal was struck between House Democrats and the White House on the United States-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Agreement (USMCA). The trade deal must now be ratified by the House of Representatives and the Senate.
RVIA Urges Members to Assist with State Advocacy Efforts
December 12, 2019
As fall rolls into the holidays, one of the key priorities for the RV Industry Association’s state affairs team is to prepare for the upcoming state legislative sessions. Whether it is traveling into states and meeting with key stakeholders on pressing industry issues…
