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RVIA FACT SHEET

What is RVIA?	The national association of RV manufacturers and component parts suppliers that together produce 95% of all recreation vehicles in the United States.
What is an RV?	A vehicle disigned as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, travel, or seasonal use. RVs may have their own motor power (as in the case of motor homes); may be mounted (as are truck campers); or towed by another vehicle (as are travel trailers and folding camping trailers). Off-road vehicles are not included in the RV definition.
Types of RVs	Motorhomes Folding Camping Trailers Travel Trailers Conversions Vehicles Truck Campers
RVIA Membership	169 Manufactures 224 Suppliers 10 Manufacturer's Representative 71 Associates 6 Affiliates _______ 480 Total
Major Activities of RVIA	Serves as industry voice with government and as chief source for shipment statistics, market research and technical data. Works to promote RV travel by providing information to the media and general public. Maintains an inspection program to monitor compliance of the plumbing, heating, fire and life safety, and electrical systems of vehicles made by its members in conformance to the American National Standards Institute standards for RVs (ANSI A119.2) and alerts consumers to look for the RVIA seal. Also, RVIA provides an ongoing Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) educational program for its members. Sponsors two annual RV shows: 45th Annual California RV Show The Fairplex Pomona, California Ocotober 10-19, 1997 Contact: RVIA Western Office Marsha McInnis (714) 532-1688 35th Annual National RV Trade Show Kentucky Fair & Expo Center Louisville, Kentucky December 2-4, 1997 (Not open to the public) Contact: RVIA Mike Hutya (703) 620-6003 Lobbies state and national legislation that could have an effect on the RV industry, and works to ensure its fairness. Current issues include energy, franchising, warranties, financial or credit restraints, product liability, licensing, titling and registration procedures, highway use rules and the development of more scenic byways. Conducts industry education programs to build a strong base of trained RV service technicians. National efforts include directing the National RV Technical Institute, holding Trouble Shooter Clinics and operating the Supervised Correspondence Program.
RV Shipments History

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                              Unit          % Change          Retail
                            Shipments      (All Types)       $ Value
                   Year   (In Thousands)  From Prior Year  (In Billions)
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                   1969       400.6           +20.3           $1.043
                   1970       380.3           - 5.1            1.122
                   1971       451.0           +18.6            1.597
                   1972       582.9           +29.2            2.365
Oil                1973       528.8           - 9.3            2.322
Embargo            1974       295.8           -44.1            1.392
                   1975       339.6           +14.8            2.320     
                   1976       541.1           +59.4            4.284
                   1977       533.9           - 1.3            5.327
                   1978       526.3           - 1.4            5.683
                   1979       307.7           -41.5            3.581    
Gas &              1980       181.4           -41.0            1.951
Credit Crunch      1981       239.1           +32.0            2.775
                   1982       258.0           + 8.0            3.505     
                   1983       358.0           +39.0            6.324
                   1984       391.0           +11.5            7.733
                   1985       351.7           -10.1            7.029
                   1986       371.7           + 5.7            7.564
                   1987       393.6           + 5.9            8.400
                   1988       420.0           + 6.7            9.188  
                   1989       388.3           - 7.5            9.027
                   1990       347.3           -10.6            8.223     
                   1991       293.7           -15.4            6.738
                   1992       382.7           +30.3            8.903
                   1993       420.2           + 9.8            9.518
              **   1994       518.8           +23.5           12.196
                   1995       475.2           - 8.4           12.104
                   1996       466.8           - 1.8           12.365
          
                   **Beginning in 1994, shipment figures include truck and
                   sport-utility vehicle conversions


Usage     A University of Michigan study shows there are 9 million RVs 
          in the United States -- one in every 10 vehicle-owning
          households.  There are an estimated 25 million RV enthusiast in
          total, including renters.

Future    Shifting U.S. demographics will favorably impact the RV industry,
          according to the University of Michigan.  In the 1990s, as the
          "baby boomoers" enter the prive RV buying years of age 45-54 and
          achieve their peak earning power, higher market growth rates are
          likely to occur.

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