| RVDA News Brief |
| April 15, 2009 |
RV Drivers Take Advantage of Low Gas Prices
from News 14 Carolina
RVs went back to the highways for Easter this year. And campground owners said business is picking up thanks to lower gas prices. For a family on a budget, vacationing in an RV can save a lot of money. More
RV Travel Expected for Baby Boomers
from the Examiner
Despite the tough economy, baby boomers are expected to hit the road in RVs as part of their retirement experience. With the arrival of spring, RV veterans are thinking about the wide open spaces; and key among them are the baby boomers, who make up a good portion of the on-the-road market. More
RV Dealership Hopeful as It Reopens in California
from The Sacramento Bee
Citing "some positive signs of economic recovery," San Diego-based La Mesa RV Center, an RVDA member, has reopened its location in Davis, CA. More
Earth-friendly RVs and Accessories on the Rise as Consumers Demand More Green Options
from the Santa Cruz Sentinel
Living lightly on the planet is entering mainstream American culture as consumers demand eco-friendly products ranging from organic clothing to hybrid cars. Even RV owners are jumping on the green bandwagon.
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Help Fix the Floorplan Problem by Contacting Your Senators Now!
from RVDA
RV dealers and their volunteer leaders agree: the number one issue facing the RV industry is financing. The spring recess is an excellent time to urge U.S. Senators to focus their attention on the severe impact of the credit crisis on RV dealers and the urgent need for floorplan credit. More
RV Industry Ready to Signal a Turn
from CNBC
As the recession nears a bottom, many believe RVs may be ready to turn the corner. "The RV industry serves as a bit of a microcosm of the housing market," says Craig Kennison, an analyst at Robert W. Baird. "The recession affected the RV industry first, so we’d like to believe that we’ll see it turn before the rest of the economy." More
Register for the 2009 RV Dealers International Convention/Expo and Book Your Room at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino for $95/Night!
from RVDA/RV Learning Center
RVDA -- the National RV Dealers Association and RVDA of Canada will hold the 2009 RV Dealers International Convention/Expo featuring the RV Learning Center in Las Vegas, NV, at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino on Oct. 6-9. More