RVIA Raises Seal Costs for Manufacturer Members; No Changes to Go RVing Assessment

source: RVIA

RVIA’s Board of Directors approved an increase in the cost manufacturers pay for association seals to address the growing pressure on its budget caused by a reduction in show space and dues income due to the downturn in the RV market. The increase does not impact the Go RVing seal assessment, which is governed by RVIA and RVDA.

“As business continues to improve every day, we hope that we can once again return to traditional revenue sources that have served our organization so well in the past,” said RVIA President Richard Coon. “Until then, the seal assessment will increase from the current level of $4.05 to $35, effective July 1, 2009.”

Demand for space at RVIA’s National RV Trade Show in Louisville is down nearly 35 percent and down nearly 70 percent for the association’s California RV Show in Pomona.

The per unit assessment for Go RVing remains in place at the current levels of $46 for folding camping trailers and truck campers; $61 for travel trailers and 5th wheel travel trailers; and $74 for motorhomes.

Manufacturers displaying the RVIA seal must self-certify compliance with more than 500 safety specifications for electrical, plumbing, heating and fire and life safety established under the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A119.2 RV Standard.