Industry Insights – 11/16/12 CAMPER & RV SHOW
MARVAC CAMPGROUND OWNERS/MANAGERS... SAVE THE DATE! MARVAC campground owners/managers are invited to share some updated industry information, renew some contacts and enjoy a holiday lunch at the association conference center in Okemos on December 12th. [...]
Industry Insights – 10/11/12 Detroit Camper & RV Show
FALL SHOW UPDATE The 23rd Annual Fall Detroit Camper & RV Show ended Sunday with a spike in overall attendance and reported strong RV sales. Over 11,000 show visitors viewed 200 new recreation vehicles and [...]
Industry Insights – 9/19/2012 MMH & RVCA
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MMH & RVCA! Today marks our 71st year of existence as our industry's trade association. We thought you'd like to read excerpts and updates about your organization as reported by Professor Carlton M. [...]
Industry Insights – 7/2/12 Board of Directors
ELECTION RESULTS MARVAC is pleased to announce the 2012 - 2013 Board of Directors elections results: Congratulations goes to: BOB ROHN - Lake of Dreams '15 ED DOSS - Waters RV & Storage Center '15 [...]
Gas prices have leveled-off and RV sales are climbing
Projected national RV sales in 2014 were 348,000—nearly 14,000 of which came to Michigan, according to the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA). Michigan is the 3rd top destination for new RV deliveries, behind Texas and [...]
RV sales business anticipates continued growth in 2015
Gas prices have leveled-off and sales of RV business continue to climb. According to the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA), projected national RV sales in 2014 were 348,000—nearly 14,000 of which came to Michigan. Michigan [...]
Recreation Vehicles aren’t just for camping
Instead of recreation vehicle, perhaps RV should stand for recreation versatility. Camping is just one family pastime to partake in a RV, but there are many more uses for Americans’ favorite home away from home: [...]
Is the Full-Time RV Lifestyle Right for You?
There are many factors to take into account when deciding what type of recreation vehicle is going be right for you. Motorized or towable? Class A or Class C? Folding camper or travel trailer? With [...]
RV Driving Safety – Hit the road with confidence
Experienced automobile drivers already have the skills to drive a motorized RV. Automatic transmissions, power brakes and steering are practically standard equipment. With proper attention to the differences in vehicle size, height and weight, you [...]
Choose RV camping vacation for a low-stress family
Did your last family vacation create memories of long airport lines, crowded hotel rooms, overpriced restaurants, and complaining children? When hearing the words "family vacation," do you instantly feel stressed? Family vacations should be a [...]