Design Studio23 May 2012 09:56:18 CDTRVDA NewsBriefhttp://multibriefs.com/briefs/RVDA/RVDA.xmlenAndy Isaacson writes that he rented his first RV not merely for a mode of transportation but for a set of desirable feelings. "Roam, spirit, satisfying meals: these are not the sort of words used to tout a rental car or an airplane seat," he says. He and two friends mapped a plan to ride from Oakland, CA, to Oregon and back in eight days. An RV road trip promised freedom and flexibility, comfort and convenience, and a travel experience unencumbered by the need for reservations, he says.23 May 2012 09:56:18 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=4fbce2f457d961Sponsorships at varying levels still are available for "The Road to Opportunity," which will be held Oct. 1-5 at the Rio All-Suite Hotel in Las Vegas. In addition to gaining access at the convention to some of the largest and most influential RV retailers, sponsors receive an array of promotional perks in RVDA's print and online publications. 23 May 2012 09:56:18 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=4fbce37076f2e2Gas prices should continue to decline heading into Memorial Day, industry experts say. The national average is expected to be around $3.60 per gallon or a little bit higher for the long holiday weekend, but a smattering of cities may see prices much lower. "You could see these prices of $3 to $3.25 populate the country like popcorn thunderstorms do in the spring," said Tom Kloza, Oil Price Information Service chief oil analyst. 23 May 2012 09:56:18 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=4fbce3d5e9dd73How well do your manufacturers perform in terms of sales and parts support, vehicle design and value, and overall dealer communications? Dealers are urged to participate in the 19th annual Dealer Satisfaction Index and let their views be known. Many manufacturers use DSI results to adjust policies and procedures that affect dealers, so it's important that all dealers fill out the survey. Results will be released in time for Brand Committee meetings held during the annual convention Oct. 1-5 in Las Vegas.23 May 2012 09:56:18 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=4fbce5df79de74Forest River Inc., a leading RV manufacturer, has selected Ally Financial as an additional provider for dealer inventory financing in the U.S. The agreement is effective immediately. Ally Financial will participate in Forest River's interest reimbursement program for RV dealers obtaining wholesale financing from Ally. Eligible dealers can receive an interest rebate from Forest River for units sold to retail customers within 90 days of invoice. In addition to wholesale financing, Ally also will offer dealer real estate and commercial loans, inventory insurance, remarketing services for RV trade-ins, and consumer financing to support new and used RV sales. 23 May 2012 09:56:18 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=4fbce712a54545Summer is right around the corner, and people soon will be heading out in their RVs. If your camper has been cooped up in storage all winter, RV dealers say there are some things you need to do before your first trip. Gas lines and electrical wires may have been damaged over the winter, so they should be checked out. And every RV should have smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, plus fire extinguishers near all exits.23 May 2012 09:56:18 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=4fbce7bfcc3ab6AAA projects 34.8 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home during the Memorial Day holiday weekend, and the vast majority will be driving. Almost nine out of 10 holiday travelers will take to the nation's roadways during the weekend, keeping automobile/truck/RV travel in the traditional lead as the dominant mode of holiday travel transportation.23 May 2012 09:56:18 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=4fbce7f1a28047