There’s so many different kinds of RVs … how do I know what’s right for me when RV buying? RV types include folding camping trailers, truck campers, travel trailers and motor homes. Folding Camping Trailer A folding camping trailer is a lightweight unit with collapsible sides that fold for aerodynamic towing by a motorized vehicle, even [...]
RV vacations are a fun and affordable way to spend time with the family. A 2011 RV vacations cost comparison study by PKF Consulting showed a family of four can save 23 to 59 percent on vacation costs by traveling in a recreation vehicle (RV), even after factoring in ownership costs and fuel. There are [...]
ELECTION RESULTS MARVAC is pleased to announce the following officers as elected to the 2012 - 2013 Board of Directors. ED DOSS - President (Waters RV & Storage Center '15) SCOTT DODGE - Vice President (General RV Center '13) DAVE ROCHETTE - Secretary (Westland Camping Center, Inc. '15) GENE CRONIN, SR. - Treasurer (Forest River [...]
PAC CONTRIBUTIONS COUNT REMINDER: MARVAC PAC contribution letters were mailed two weeks ago asking for your help in supporting those legislators who will be taking up industry legislation this fall. There are three very important issues that we will be actively pursuing. Sales tax on the difference. Document preparation fees. Exemption from current electric resale [...]
MARVAC INDUSTRY INSIGHTS BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINATIONS SLATE NOW SET The slate for the MARVAC Board of Directors nominations was approved at the April 24th Marvac Board of Directors meeting. There are three seats open for the Board and they are: 1 At Large 1 Campground 1 Dealer The following members have accepted nominations to [...]
MARVAC INDUSTRY INSIGHTS BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED Members of the MARVAC Nominations Committee, Scott Dodge and Roder Jourden are seeking members to run in the 2012 MARVAC Board of Directors Elections in June 2012. Nominate a member who can help guide and represent our industry and willing to volunteer their time to [...]
MARVAC INDUSTRY INSIGHTS DETROIT CAMPER & RV SHOW BIG SUCCESS Nearly 19,000 people streamed through the doors of the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, MI February 8-12 for Detroit Camper & RV Show. With near perfect weather on Wednesday and Thursday attendance was equal to last year's record setting pace. Snow fell on Friday and [...]
2012 HARVEST APPLICATIONS Harvest is a non-profit education foundation created by the association. Its purpose is to establish education programs and opportunities for individuals who with to make a career in the creation vehicle and campground industry, or a currently associated with our combined industries. If you are interested in applying for this scholarship you [...]
Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles & Campgrounds, 2222 Association Drive, Okemos, MI 48864 (517) 349-8881 or (800) 422-6478 It was a short 70 years ago that a group of Michigan Industry Pioneers got together and established an Industry Trade Association. The Michigan Trailer Coach Dealer Association, Inc. was formed on September 19, 1941. It was [...]
Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles & Campgrounds, 2222 Association Drive, Okemos, MI 48864 (517) 349-8881 or (800) 422-6478 DEALER ANALYSIS REPORT POPULAR WITH MARVAC DEALERS MARVAC member dealers who have signed up for the new Statistical Surveys Inc. Dealer Analysis Report (DAR) are commenting about the newest reporting method of RV sales in the state [...]
