RV Industry News: Recent Highlights

Check out these top highlights from the latest RV industry news!

 

• RV Trader, Jellystone and National Wildlife Federation Will Give Away 2018 Bullet Colt RV during Great American Campout 

• Pledge to camp with the Great American Campout this year and you’ll be entered to win one of Keystone’s newest 2018 models. 

• Cruise Inn RV Park System Abruptly Ends Operations

• After a series of ups and downs, the organization made the announcement that it will be closing its doors permanently. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story. 

• First Comprehensive RV Video Library Launches

• The compilation of 1-3 minute videos showcases new model layouts and floorplans, and is designed specifically to keep an interested user on an RV dealer's website for a long enough period of time that it motivates them to take their first (or next) step in the buying process. 

• RVIA Announces RV Shipments at Record Level

• This year’s shipments have reached over 472,000, a nearly 10% increase since 2016, and the highest ever since analysis of these numbers began. 

• RVAA Executive Conference product showcase applications Deadline Approaching

• The RVAA Marketing Committee noted that there’s still time to apply for this showcase in August, with a final deadline on Monday, June 26th. 

• Exhibit Booths for RVDA Convention Limited for 2017

• As of the first week of the month, there were only 22 spots left at this leading industry convention, set to be held in early November. If you haven’t signed up, check for availability as soon as possible for the chance to secure a space! 

• June Proclaimed “Great Outdoors Month” by President Trump

• This is the 15th time in history that a president has formally proclaimed the importance of “The Great Outdoors.” 

• RVIA Publishes First Annual Report

• The 2016 report includes industry highlights, wins on Capitol Hill, educational updates, shipping trends, and more. 

• Escapees RV Celebrates the Life of Kay Peterson

• The committed and active co-founder of Escapees RV Club has reportedly passed away at the age of 90 years old. 

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• Latest RV Recall List Released by National Highway Safety Association

• NHTSA has released the most recent list of RV recalls, including models from Forest River, VanLeigh, and Daimler Vans. 

• Book on RV Evolution to be Released by Famed RV Historian

• The book will tell the story of the evolution of the RV industry in the state of Indiana - the “RV Capital of the World.” 

• Construction Plans Initiated for $3.5M Indiana RV Storage Facility

• The nearly 130,000 square foot Guardian RV Storage Facility is set to open in late October in Greenfield, IN.
  

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• House of Representatives Officially Passes CHOICE Act on Indirect Vehicle Financing

• The act will ease restrictions on dealer’s ability to offer financing options for RV customers. 

• Actress Jennie Garth Joins Go RVing Campaign

• The actress has agreed to join RVIA and RVDA’s Go RVing campaign after being a long-time RVer herself. 

• RVillage Connects Dealerships with Active RVers

• Noted as an ‘RVer-centric social network,’ RVillage hopes to serve as a connecting force between active member RVers and dealerships across the country. 

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