RV Industry Association

10/09/2026

🚀 Big news for the RV industry! The RV Women's Alliance has just revealed the finalists for its highly anticipated annual awards, chosen from a record-breaking 50+ applications. The winners will be celebrated at the Awards Dinner on Thursday, Oct. 15, during the RV Women’s Alliance Education Symposium.

🌟 Why this matters: The Champion of Women Awards honor the trailblazers who are elevating, educating, and empowering women across the RV industry. Each year, both a company and an individual are recognized for making it their mission to create a more inclusive, thriving industry for women.

👏 Meet the individual finalists:
• Laurie Hirsch | Former HR Manager, Campers Inn RV: Laurie has spent 11 years championing women’s careers, building a department where women lead and grow—by design, not by chance.
• Kori Miller | Sr. Materials Manager, Jayco: With 30 years at Jayco, Kori has inspired others to step outside their comfort zones, fostering a culture where everyone can succeed.
• Jessica Rider | CEO, Pull Through Sites As an RVTI Master Certified Technician, Jessica’s leadership and mentorship have opened doors for women in technical roles, making a lasting impact through hands-on education.

🏅 Meet the company finalists:
• Lippert: Decades of commitment to advancing women’s leadership and growth at every level.
• Grand Design RV: Creating real opportunities for women to lead, develop, and advance—both within the company and industry-wide.
• THOR Industries, Inc.: Building a future where women can thrive, lead, and shape the RV industry for generations to come.

Discover the full story and join us in celebrating these industry champions! 👉

  The RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) has announced the finalists for its prestigious annual awards, pulling from an impressive pool of 50+ applications. The winners will be announced at the Awards Dinner on Thursday, Oct. 15th, during the RV Women’s Alliance Education Symposium. Newmar Corporation ...

10/08/2026

Each week Go RVing reports the newest trends in the RV industry. This week's trends show that the next RV customer isn’t searching for an RV—they’re searching for a better way to do what they already love. 🎣🏕️🏈
At this year’s Outdoor Media Summit, one takeaway stood out: your next audience might already be in the room, just under a different label.
Take Hollow Socks. They found their sweet spot at the intersection of hunting and the "crunchy/hippie" outdoor crowd—a crossover they call “guns and granola.”
RVing sits right at the center of dozens of overlapping passions:
• Fishing & Hunting
• Tailgating & College Football
• Music Festivals & Concerts
• Hiking, Pickleball, Pet Travel, & Family Road Trips
Instead of marketing broadly to generic "RV enthusiasts," focus on the specific lifestyle or hobby that brings someone to the lifestyle in the first place.
3 ways to bring this to life in your marketing:
📲 Social: Lead with their passion first, RVing second. Spotlight real anglers, tailgaters, or hikers in your community showing how an RV makes their favorite activity easier, closer, and more comfortable.
💻 Blog & Email: Optimize for AI search queries. Answer the exact questions people are asking LLMs like: "Where should I camp for a fishing weekend?" or "What do I need for an RV tailgate?"
📰 Media Pitching: Pitch the crossover angle to niche outlets. Ideas like "Why More Anglers Are Taking RVs Fishing" back up your pitch with demographic data to land fresh coverage.
Stop selling the vehicle. Start selling the upgrade to their favorite passion. 🚀

10/07/2026

The RV Industry gives back. 🚐
Dec-O-Art, Inc. is continuing its support of the Care Camps Foundation through a co-branded decal program aimed at helping fund healing camp experiences for children facing cancer and their families.
Through this initiative, every decal sale provides customers a way to support children during difficult health challenges.
In related news, the Care Camps Foundation recently announced a partnership with the Mattel Children’s Foundation under its Play It Forward initiative for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Mattel donated over 1,000 Brave Barbie and Brave Ken dolls, along with additional toys, to hospital-based and virtual "Camp-in-a-Box" programs. These efforts help extend camp activities to children receiving medical treatment in hospitals or at home.
Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/47JVmOM

Dec-O-Art, The Label Experts, celebrated its second donation to Care Camps Foundation, continuing an ongoing partnership to support children and families affected by cancer.

10/06/2026

Go RVing delivered another impactful activation at Clemson University this past weekend as part of the Ultimate Tailgate series. During the Miami vs. Clemson game, attendees had the opportunity to tour a featured RV, participate in photo opportunities, and enter a sweepstakes for a chance to win $10,000 toward an RV purchase.

These activations continue to demonstrate the affordability and convenience of RV travel, introducing the lifestyle to new audiences nationwide. Explore highlights from the event in the photos below.

10/02/2026

Driven by history and dedicated to the future of the industry! 🚍✨
Meet Daryll Milnikel, President of the RV/MH Hall of Fame. From managing a 40-acre campus and hosting major industry events like the Elkhart RV Dealer Open House to strengthening partnerships across the sector, Daryll champions the legacies of the trailblazers who built the RV and manufactured housing industries.
With the Hall of Fame in its strongest financial position yet, Daryll and his team are launching exciting plans to expand exhibits, tell unique brand lineages, and share the industry’s story with broader audiences—including collaborating with the RV Industry Association on tours, member events, and an upcoming USA Today documentary celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.
Read the full spotlight to see how Daryll and the Hall of Fame team are preserving history while building the road ahead! 👏
https://bit.ly/4hwvr1w

10/01/2026

Every week, Go RVing uncovers the latest industry trends to help you connect and inspire. This week, Halloween is transforming into a season-long celebration—bringing communities together through outdoor decorating, festive events, and family fun. 🎃👻

Circana’s new data shows over half of American families are embracing Halloween festivities for weeks leading up to October 31. If you haven’t started your fall marketing, now’s your moment!

Bring the magic to your brand:
📲 Social: Share joyful moments—trick-or-treating at campgrounds, costume parades, and pet-friendly decorating.
🎪 Experiential: Host a “Spooky Saturday” with RV decorating, pumpkin carving, or a campsite trick-or-treat loop.
📧 Blog & Email: Highlight local haunted gems and RV-friendly fall camping spots.

💡 The takeaway: Halloween is about more than candy—it’s about creating lasting memories and bringing people together. 🏕️✨

Stay tuned for next week’s trends!

09/30/2026

National parks, campgrounds, and public lands are the backbone of the outdoor recreation economy—and keeping them safe, safe, and accessible requires ongoing investment.
In a recent op-ed on NOLA.com, Brian Bent, Owner of Bent’s RV in Boutte, LA, made a compelling case for reauthorizing the Great American Outdoors Act’s Legacy Restoration Fund (LRF).
As Bent highlighted:
“Investing in existing infrastructure protects what taxpayers have already built while supporting the outdoor recreation economy. Our customers need places to go, and businesses like ours depend on those destinations remaining safe, accessible, and enjoyable.”

Why this matters:
Infrastructure upkeep: Since 2020, the LRF has funded critical repairs for roads, campgrounds, visitor centers, and trails across federal public lands.
Economic impact: Outdoor recreation relies heavily on well-maintained destinations to keep local communities and small businesses thriving.
Industry priority: Reauthorizing this fund remains a top legislative goal for both the RV Industry Association (RVIA) and the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR).
Our public lands belong to all of us, and investing in their maintenance ensures future generations of families can continue to explore the great outdoors.
Take Action: Reach out to your congressional representatives today and encourage them to support the reauthorization of the Legacy Restoration Fund.

09/29/2026

What an incredible journey! 🚐✨ Here’s a look back at Go RVing's RV-2-50 campaign — a true industry-wide movement that inspired more Americans than ever to hit the open road and explore our beautiful country by RV.

From bustling dealerships and scenic campgrounds to innovative OEMs, RV shows, and passionate influencers, 210 industry partners across 38 states joined forces to make this campaign unforgettable. Together, we distributed thousands of Travel Passports, sparked conversations, and encouraged travelers to create their own unique adventures.

💬 What our partners said:
“The Passports were a cool way to share in the customer's travel. It was a topic of conversation for in-store guests.”
“Well-produced material to distribute.”

🏆 Congratulations to Bradley S. of Florida, who won the $5,000 grand prize after an epic journey to the Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce Canyon, and Antelope Canyon in his grandfather’s RV!

📍 Where did America go? Hundreds of stories poured in — from national parks and the Maine coast to Wisconsin lakesides and Sedona’s starry skies.

🌟 Highlights:
- 50 Years of Friendship: Two friends marked five decades together with an RV road trip through small towns, historic sites, and breathtaking landscapes.
- New Beginnings: A family’s first adventure in their new Rockwood at Solberg Lake, filled with campfires, fishing, and unforgettable memories.
- Stargazing in Sedona: A magical night under the desert sky, telescope in hand.
- Full Circle: A family returned to Yellowstone and Grand Teton, honoring the loved one who started their RV journey.

📊 The impact:
- 210 Travel Passport Hubs in 38 states
- 97 media placements nationwide
- 22 expert itineraries
- 20 influencers sharing the RV-2-50 spirit

💭 The takeaway: RV-2-50 proved what’s possible when our industry unites. Together, we turned a shared vision into real inspiration, real travel, and real memories across America. Thank you to everyone who made it happen! 🇺🇸

09/25/2026

Each week, Go RVing brings you the newest trends in the RV industry. 🚐📈
This week's trends to note: Fall foliage is easily one of the biggest travel drivers of the season—but the real marketing win isn't sending travelers to the same overcrowded national parks. It’s getting them to explore local state parks and hidden gems right in their own backyards.

According to the latest RV Industry Association fall travel data, experiencing autumn foliage ranks as a top reason Americans choose to take an RV trip. More importantly? Over 90% of RV travelers plan trips within 3 to 7 hours of home.
That creates a massive opportunity for brands to shift the travel mindset from “go leaf-peeping” to “discover a new place to leaf-peep.” 🍂

Here is how you can put this insight to work across your marketing channels right now:

Social: Launch a “Leaf-Peep and Putter” content series spotlighting lesser-known state parks, scenic overlooks, and small towns within a short drive of your primary audience locations.
Blog / Email / Web: Build a “Leaf-Peeping Without the Crowds” destination guide. Feature 3–5 state parks with peak-color timing, nearby campgrounds, hiking trails, and local stops to make booking a weekend itinerary effortless.
PR & Earned Media: Pitch regional media with a ready-to-publish alternative fall foliage guide—"5 places to see fall colors without driving to [Crowded Marquee Destination]." Tie in an RV/camping angle with a brand ambassador to bring the story to life.

Stay tuned for next week's trends!

09/24/2026

Public lands are the lifeblood of RV travel—and maintaining easy, open access to them takes active advocacy.
Earlier this week, the RV Industry Association partnered with the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) to submit formal comments to the U.S. Forest Service regarding proposed updates to the Travel Management Rule, which governs public access across National Forest System lands.
Why does this rule making matter? National forests are primary destinations for millions of RVers each year. Decisions made today will directly shape how RV owners and renters experience public lands tomorrow.
Key takeaways from the submission:
Supporting Open Access: Endorsed the Forest Service’s proposed policy establishing open access as the default standard on national forest lands.
Expanding Dispersed Camping: Urged the agency to adopt a clear, consistent national framework that broadens dispersed camping availability across the entire system.
Protecting Accessibility: Cautioned against new fees, complex permitting requirements, or administrative hurdles that restrict access for everyday campers.
The RV Industry Association and ORR will remain actively engaged with the Forest Service throughout the rule making process to ensure public lands stay accessible for the entire RV community.
Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/4hdwLI4