RVWA Newsletter_May 2026

MAY 2026

THE Hive A NEW CHAPTER

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A NEW CHAPTER

The RVWA has a new look — and it says everything about who we are. Our Queen Bee logo is built from a honeycomb where every cell tells part of our story. MEET THE QUEEN BEE

— The RV

Our shared industry passion

— The Woman Strength, resilience, and leadership — The Lightbulb Vision and brilliant innovation

The Heart — Love for our work and families

The Book — Commitment to learning and growth

The Queen — Cooperation, dedication, and hard work

“When we come together with intentional purpose, we can achieve something truly extraordinary.” - THE RVWA COLONY

The software behind the dealership

ABOUT IDS

Build for the way RV Dealers actually work. IDS — Integrated Dealer Systems — builds the dealership management platform purpose-built for the RV industry. From the service drive to the F&I office, the IDS-Astra platform gives dealers the tools to work smarter, serve customers faster, and make decisions backed by real data.

Tools to Run a Sharper Dealership

BLOG

CASE STUDY

REPORT

WEBINAR

Cutting through the hype on AI & what it actually means for the service lane and back office.

A field report from a multi-store dealer who pulled fifteen days out of their reconditioning cycle. The Great Outdoors RV Reduced RECT by 15 Days

Connect. Simplify. Grow. Key data and benchmarks shaping the industry this year. 2026 RV Dealer Industry Trends Report

A frank look at where dealers quietly forfeit margin in the finance office

AI & the dealership: what’s real, what’s not

Mindset matters in F&I - you’re leaving millions on the table

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Watch the replay →

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Explore how →

Skills that travel. 01 Ready, Hitch, Tow, Camp! HELD IN APRIL 11th, 2026

A hands-on program that gave participants the real-world skills to safely load, hitch, tow, and set up an RV — solo, with confidence.

RVTI Certification - Level 1&2 March - May 2026

02

Coursework on RV systems, safety, and maintenance. Participants who pass earn an industry-recognized RVTI certification — a credential that opens real doors for career advancement.

Mentorship Program April 15, 2026

03

RVWA hosted a virtual Q&A to highlight the mentor/mentee program — pairing women for guidance, knowledge sharing, and real-world insight across the industry.

Upcoming summer events

JUNE 25, 2026 Annual Golf Scramble Networking on the course with a purpose. This event builds relationship-building with fun course games and prizes while raising funds for the RVWA Charitable Foundation.

JUNE - AUGUST Summer Discussion Series This year will focus on a complete approach to combining mind, body, and soul for career success. Sessions are as follows: June 17th – Tiffany Kuo “Navigating Healthcare as Your Own Advocate: A Guide for Busy Women.” August 15th - Rachel Lindvall “Owning Your Seat at the Table.”

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A member-favourite tradition. The RV Women's Alliance brought energy, connection, and a touch of country charm to its annual weekend campout, blending professional networking with relaxed, outdoor fun. Weekend highlights included Rustic Welcome Circles, Kountry Karaoke, Southern Social Campsite Crawl, Paint 'N Sip, fun prizes, & MORE! 4th Annual Spring Campout

The RV Women's Alliance Campout is always such a fun mix of networking, laughter, learning, and stepping away from the day-to-day to reconnect with some incredible people in the industry. I’m so grateful for the friendships, memories, and community that RVWA continues to create year after year. Already looking forward to the next one! - Destiny Tolliver, Campers Inn RV I attended my first RVWA Spring Campout this weekend, and what an incredible experience. It was the perfect chance to connect, recharge, and be surrounded by empowering women who are truly leaders in their fields. I’m walking away inspired, energized, and grateful for the community we’re building. - Adriana Bontreger, Grand Design RV

Networking was one of the best parts! It was wonderful meeting everyone, and there was such a strong sense of support and encouragement from all the attendees.

Thank you to our 2026 sponsors AirXcel · Alliance RV · BAL · Camping World ★ · Campers Inn RV · Canella Media / RVTV · Carefree of Colorado · Century Chemical ★ · CPG Brands · Cummins · Duo-Form · Forest River, Inc. ★ · Genesis Products · Global Link · Henkel · IDS (Issue Partner) · ITC · Jayco ★ · Kenda Tire · LaVanture Products · Lippert · Nexus RV · Pletcher Sales · Ramco Engineering · Renogy · RV Business ★ · RV Pro ★ · Sharpline Converting ·Sigma Swatches · Swavelle Group · THOR Industries · Truma · Valley Screen Printing ★ · Winnebago Industries ★ · Xtreme Heaters · Amerimax · Dometic · Equalizer · GE appliances, NTP-Stag ★ · Rock Run · RV Industry Association ★ · Veurinks RV · Waste Connections

ANNUAL CORPORATE PARTNERS are committed to RVWA's vision, mission, and strategic work

How to get involved

01 Spread the word

02 Host an event

RVWA membership is free to everyone working within the RV industry. Tell a colleague, a friend, a daughter, a peer in the next bay over.

Bring an RVWA gathering to your city. We'll help you scope it, staff it, and fill the room.

03 Sponsor a Bill

04 Donate to the Foundation

Stewart Scholar Invest directly in the next generation of women entering the RV industry through training and certification.

Make a tax-deductible donation to the Charitable Foundation, supporting education and training for women in the RV industry.

Fall 2026 Mark your calendar. Fall is packed with events for members at every stage of their career. Save these dates — full details rolling out across the next two issues.

PROMOT ION

NETWORKING

EDUCAT ION

Chassis to Classy Style, leadership, presence.

Open House Breakfast Doors open. Coffee on us.

Educational Symposium 2 full days of learning

SEPTEMBER 29

OCTOBER 14-15

NOW - SEPTEMBER

2026 Calendar Support RVWA

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To elevate educate, and promote. The RV Women's Alliance — building the next generation of leadership in the RV industry, one cell of the hive at a time.

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