Chairman’s Column

Dear members,

We have just shared the April 2023 retail shipment numbers and I’m sure you are not surprised to see that sales are down. Sales are down across all segments of product but particularly in the mid-range family units. On the bright side, campgrounds are reporting strong bookings for the year and traffic to the Go RVing Canada website is still very strong. There is still great interest in the RV industry.

Every June, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) holds its RV’s Move America week in Washington, DC. Their numerous committees meet, including the Canadian Coalition Committee, to review their strategic direction and ensure that they are meeting their members goals. Similar to when the RVDA of Canada is in Ottawa, this week culminates with their advocacy efforts on Capital Hill. It is impressive to see such industry unity coming together and working for the betterment of all.

The Canadian Coalition Committee is a great venue for our association to discuss cross border issues with our manufacturing partners. It is a great a forum for the cooperative discussion to address issues affecting all entities participating in the RV industry in Canada. This year’s topics included:

• ELD Requirement Update for RV Transportation Companies

• CMVSS Labeling required by the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (MVSR)

• Transport Canada Recalls

• Update on request to adopt the AAMVA’s policy position with CCMTA NVIS operations group

• RV Industry and EVs – Future Planning

• French translation - Owners Manuals and Labeling

• Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) – Generators