Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle and Camping Association
Serving RV dealers, manufacturers, campgrounds, suppliers and related businesses PRVCA is a statewide trade association working with the different segments of the industry to provide support for legislative and regulatory issues, education and training and promotion. In addition, the association works to educate and promote the industry to consumers through print and digital advertising and by hosting America's Largest RV Show®, a manufacturer show on more than a million square feet at the Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
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RVDA Launches 2026 Dealer Satisfaction Index (DSI) Survey
The national RV Dealers Association (RVDA) has launched the 2026 Dealer Satisfaction Index (DSI) survey. When rating their brands/manufacturers, RVDA asks dealers to express their level of satisfaction on four core issues: Reliability/quality Parts Support Warranty Support Sales Support U.S. and Canadian dealers will have until Sept. 9, 2026, to rate the manufacturers/brands whose products they se…
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Jason Lippert Announces Retirement; Interim CEO Named
Jason Lippert, president, chief executive officer (CEO) and board member of LCI Industries, announced his retirement this month after 32 years in business. The board of directors appointed independent director Johnny Sirpilla to serve as interim CEO effective immediately. Lippert will serve as an advisor for a year to support the transition. The board will conduct a search for a permanent CEO and…
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Pennsylvania Outdoor Business Alliance to Host Webinar on Funding
The Pennsylvania Outdoor Business Alliance will host a webinar on “Funding Your Outdoor Business” on Tuesday, July 7 from 12 – 1 p.m. Adam Kenney, chief programs officer, Bridgeway Capital, and Nicole Pedriani, senior vice president, Univest, will lead the discussion on how outdoor entrepreneurs can access loans to start or expand their business. Register for the webinar her…
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Understanding the Buyer's Order Following FTC Advertising Guidance
PAA: Understanding the Buyer’s Order Following FTC Advertising Guidance As dealers seek to comply with recent FTC advertising guidance, questions have been raised regarding how the documentary fee should be disclosed on a buyer’s order. The FTC has indicated that they intend to aggressively enforce Section 5 of the FTC Act and has provided direction to the industry through the war…
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Dometic to Close Pennsylvania Plant
Marine Acquisition, Inc., doing business as Dometic, plans to close its Limerick, Pennsylvania plant and move the business to Tennessee. The company filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry informing the state that it plans to close the facility, located at 640 N. Lewis Road, Limerick, Pa., by December 31. According to the…
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Techs Must Be Compliant with EPA Recycle Regulations for A/C
Any person who repairs or services a motor vehicle air conditioning (MVAC) system must be properly trained and certified under Section 609 (see below) of the Clean Air Act by an EPA-approved program. Technicians need to obtain A/C Technician Certification only once; but, because of turnover, service managers need to be sure technicians doing AC-related work are certified. The Pennsylvania Automot…
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RV Rental Association Survey: RV Rental Demand Strong Heading into Summer Travel Season
Fairfax, VA – RV rental demand is robust heading into the 2026 summer travel season, according to the latest RV Rental Association (RVRA) survey. Nearly 60 percent of rental operators report having more April reservations on the books compared with the same time last year, a strong signal that families planning an RV vacation should secure their rental soon. Only 21 percent of operators reported f…
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National Park Week 2026 Will Celebrate America's Story
The Department of the Interior announces National Park Week will take place Aug. 22–30, celebrating the 110th birthday of the National Park Service and the 250th anniversary of American independence. Thanks to President Donald J. Trump’s Executive Order 14189, Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday, this weeklong celebration will feature hundreds of programs, family activities and patriotic events a…
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Leach Participates in Panel Discussion at Pennsylvania Outdoor Economy Summit
Heather Leach, Pennsylvania Recreation Vehicle and Camping Association executive director, spoke during the “Industry Associations and the Power of Collaboration” panel discussion at the Pa. Outdoor Economy Summit in State College last month. Leach joined Zak Pyzik, senor director of public affairs, Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association; and Lutricia Eberly, executive director, Pennsylva…
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RV Learning Center College Scholarship Award Increased to $5,000
Application Now Available (Fairfax, VA) -- Thanks to the generosity of the Kindlund Family, the Mike Molino RV Learning Center College Scholarship Program has increased its annual award to $5,000. An application for the scholarship is now available online. The scholarship application process is open to undergraduates currently employed in the RV industry, dependents of an RV industry employee, an…
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PRVCA Staff Visit Members to Learn More About Their Operations
Keller Marine & RV Keller Marine & RV, Port Trevorton, Pennsylvania, is celebrating nearly 70 years in business. Founders George and Margaret Keller opened in 1958 as a boat manufacturer and eventually moved into selling boat and RV parts. They have overcome many challenges through the years, including a fire in 2013 that destroyed their main parts building. Today, their son Mike Keller an…
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RV Shipments end March down -13.9%
The RV Industry Association announced shipments were down -13.9% for March, according to its manufacturer survey. The month ended with 32,162 units shipped compared to 37,348 units shipped in March 2025. Shipments are down -12.1% for the year with 86,051 units shipped through the first three months, compared to 97,848 for the same time period last year. Towable RV shipments, led by conventional tr…
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RVDA Webinar to Help Dealers Turn Parts into Profits Through Smart Merchandising
Parts Specialists and Managers Can Earn Free CEU Credit FAIRFAX, Va. — The National RV Dealers Association (RVDA) will host a free dealer webinar in May designed to help RV retailers maximize the performance of their parts and accessories departments through proven strategies and practical, easy-to-implement merchandising techniques. The session, held on Tuesday, May 12, at 2 p.m. ET, features RV…
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Curt Steinhorst to Keynote 2026 RVDA Convention/Expo
REGISTER TODAY (Fairfax, VA) – Best-selling author and executive advisor Curt Steinhorst will deliver the keynote address during the Tuesday general session of the 2026 RV Dealers Convention/Expo on Nov. 10 at Paris Las Vegas. During his keynote presentation, “Can I Have Your Attention? Reach the Distracted Customer,” Steinhorst will explore how today’s increasingly distracted buyers are reshaping…
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RVIA Reports February 2026 Wholesale Shipments Down
The RV Industry Association reported its February survey of manufacturers found total RV shipments were down -11.1 percent at 29,206 units, compared to 32,871 units shipped in February 2025. Overall, shipments are down for the year by -10.9 percent with 53,889 RVs shipped through the first two months, compared to 60,500 last year. Towable RV shipments, led by conventional travel trailers, were dow…
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Battle Born Batteries Hosting Free RVTI Training
Battle Born Batteries, a Dragonfly Energy brand, will host a webinar "Building Complete Lithium Power Systems for RVs", on Wednesday, March 18 at 12 noon EDT. The session is an RV Technical Institute (RVTI) Level 3 Specialty Technical Training focused on battery system design and installation for RV applications. The 3-hour course is designed to expand RV technicians' expertise in building complet…
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September 14-20, 2026 | The Giant Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania
PRVCA is proud to sponsor the #1 RV Industry/Retail Show in the nation, held annually at the Giant Center, in Hershey, PA. The leading RV manufacturers and hundreds of supplier vendors are represented. We offer two days of industry education and a show preview day.