New Tariff Exclusions Issued Amid COVID-19 Commotion
March 26, 2020
On March 26, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) will publish its latest announcement of a new round of exclusions covering a broad
Legislative News
RVIA: How to Help Keep RV Industry Open for Business
March 26, 2020
The RV industry needs your help. Let the policymakers in your state know that it is imperative that RV businesses are classified as essential, allowing
Canadian RV Industry Seeks ‘Essential Services’ Status
March 26, 2020
The Canadian RV and camping industry has announced measures to advocate to government officials and policy makers that RV manufacturers and suppliers, RV dealers and
Indiana Governor’s Order: RV Manufacturers are Essential Businesses
March 25, 2020
Based on the information RVIA received from Indiana state officials, RV manufacturing qualifies as essential businesses in Indiana under Gov. Eric Holcomb’s March 23 Executive
Hoosiers Must Stay Home
March 24, 2020
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb issued a stay-at-home order for Hoosiers, with exceptions made for going to work in essential business, grocery shopping and other necessary tasks.
Dealers Get COVID-19 Loans, Legal Advice on Sick Leave
March 23, 2020
The Small Business Administration will work directly with state governors to provide targeted, low-interest loans to small businesses severely impacted by COVID-19. New paid sick leave legislation takes effect April 2.
Governors Urged to Declare RV Industry an Essential Business
March 23, 2020
RVIA, RVDA and ARVC jointly sent a letter to all 50 state governors, urging them to recognize the RV industry and campgrounds as essential businesses and to allow them to remain operational during the COVID-19 outbreak.
RVIA: Here’s What Industry Needs to Know to Weather COVID-19
March 23, 2020
RVIA has gathered talking points and the latest industry-specific info in a comprehensive online resource to help RV professionals respond to the coronavirus outbreak and mitigate its impact on the industry.
RVIA State Affairs Team Tackles RV Titling Issue
March 19, 2020
The RVIA has been working diligently to stave off a challenge with titling and licensing RVs in Texas. The association’s state affairs team worked quickly addressed the emerging issue and worked with Texas regulators
Washington State RV Length Bill Receives Senate Approval
March 16, 2020
Last week, a bill (WA HB 2242) to solve an RV length issue in Washington was passed by the Washington State Senate. Although the bill had received broad and bipartisan support since introduction, it was placed in the “x” files…
Indiana Passes New RV Sales Tax Law
March 4, 2020
The Indiana Senate unanimously passed House Bill 1059 on Tuesday. The bill exempts sales tax on RVs sold to certain out-of-state customers. While Indiana RV manufacturers make 85 percent of all RVs in the U.S…
State’s RV Length Conundrum Nears Resolution
March 3, 2020
Last summer, Washington state decided to stop approving plans for travel trailers longer than 40 feet in length. Such vehicles have been built, sold and registered in the state for decades. Yesterday, legislation (WA HB 2242)…
