The RVDA Board of Directors approved several programs to support the industry’s Repair Event Cycle Time (RECT) initiative and clarified who may serve on its board of delegates during its June 7 meeting in Washington, D.C.
RVDA is forming dealer task forces to provide feedback on RECT reporting features provided by dealer management software (DMS) providers. RECT reporting provides information that can help dealers identify and remove bottlenecks in their service and parts departments, RVDA said.
To improve service management efficiency and RECT performance, the Mike Molino RV Learning Center is preparing to add an online parts training program to complement currently available service writer/advisor training. The program is entering a pilot phase and is scheduled for launch in the third quarter of 2022.
Support for RECT programs as well as new advocacy initiatives designed to implement the RV industry’s model franchise law and protect dealers’ ability to offer F&I products are part of the board-approved $4.1 million fiscal year 2023 consolidated budget.
The board also clarified that employees of regular members that work at branch dealership locations may serve on the RVDA Board of Delegates. State delegate elections will be held before the RVDA Convention/Expo in November. The Board of Delegates and Board will meet Nov. 7 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
