The Recreational Vehicle Industry Association is looking out for someone, but just to be clear, it’s not the folks that buy RV’s. That is the problem with the RVIA.

If you check their ‘Who We Serve’ tab, you’ll see that consumers are missing. They only list RV Manufacturers, Suppliers, Aftermarket, Associates, and Dealers.

So where does that leave you? Well based on their recent success in fighting RV lemon laws in several states, I would say we are out in the cold. They clearly assume that lemon laws apply only to RVs with engines. To add insult to injury, they boast about squashing protections from our purchases and even highlighted this ‘achievement’ in a recent video. That’s nice!

They also take credit for developing standards in the RV industry. Really?!!!

Not sure what standards they are responsible for but I have yet to see any standardization in the RV industry. An owner will see the miles of extra wiring, the screws in water lines. He will see the water lines running next to electrical components and realize that no real ‘standards’ exist. That is why there needs to be protection for RV owners.

I am for smaller government. So, it pains me to say that this is an industry that really needs to be regulated. Too many things go wrong with new RVs to ignore, and we can’t keep letting the fox guard the henhouse.” As I’ve said before the Pre-delivery Inspections accross the industry are a joke. This is why independent RV inspections prior to purchase are now a “Must Do”.

We are now two years into owning our latest travel trailer. We continue to find things that should not have passed the inspection line. Our issues are small but significant to us when they happen. I feel sorry for the folks that are facing serious issues with little support from their dealer or manufacturer. Most cases while still under warranty.

Let’s be serious, if brick and mortar homes were constructed like RV’s, the builder would be in court. Shouldn’t we expect the same when it comes to our RVs? that is the problem with the RVIA. Rant Over!