RVWA Newsletter_May 2026


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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