RVWA Newsletter_May 2026

The IDS RV Industry Trends Report is a comprehensive overview of what dealers will be focusing on in 2022. This report compiles insights from surveys, RV industry experts, and hundreds of RV dealers across North America to highlight what dealers can expect in the year ahead.


A NEW CHAPTER
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THE
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Hive
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In partnership with
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The software
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behind
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the dealership
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ABOUT IDS
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Build for the way RV Dealers actually work.
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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.
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Tools to Run a Sharper Dealership
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Cutting through the hype on AI & what it actually means for the service lane and back office.
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A field report from a multi-store dealer who pulled fifteen days out of their reconditioning cycle.
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Connect. Simplify. Grow. Key data and benchmarks shaping the industry this year.
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A frank look at where dealers quietly forfeit margin in the finance office
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AI & the dealership: what’s real, what’s not
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The Great Outdoors RV Reduced RECT by 15 Days
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2026 RV Dealer Industry Trends Report
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Mindset matters in F&I - you’re leaving millions on the table
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Skills
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that travel.
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Ready, Hitch, Tow, Camp!
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A hands-on program that gave participants the real-world skills to safely load, hitch, tow, and set up an RV — solo, with confidence.
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RVTI Certification - Level 1&2
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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.
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Mentorship Program
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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.
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Upcoming
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summer events
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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.
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Sign Up →
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Summer Discussion Series
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This year will focus on a complete approach to combining mind, body, and soul for career success.
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Sessions are as follows:
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June 17th – Tiffany Kuo “Navigating Healthcare as Your Own Advocate: A Guide for Busy Women.”
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August 15th - Rachel Lindvall “Owning Your Seat at the Table.”
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Learn More →
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Annual Golf Scramble
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- Destiny Tolliver, Campers Inn RV
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- Adriana Bontreger, Grand Design RV
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4th Annual Spring Campout
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2026 sponsors
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Thank you to our
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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
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How to
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get involved
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Spread the word
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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.
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Host an event
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Bring an RVWA gathering to your city. We'll help you scope it, staff it, and fill the room.
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Sponsor a Bill Stewart Scholar
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Invest directly in the next generation of women entering the RV industry through training and certification.
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Donate to the Foundation
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Make a tax-deductible donation to the Charitable Foundation, supporting education and training for women in the RV industry.
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Fall
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2026
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Chassis to Classy
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Open House Breakfast
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Educational Symposium
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Support RVWA
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2026 Calendar
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elevate
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To
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educate, and promote.
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Download our app
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