by Dave Kelly | Apr 2, 2026 | FRVTA News
RIVERVIEW, Fla. — The Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) just completed the last of five regional shows held around the state and the attendance numbers have been mixed. The Fort Myers RV Show celebrated it’s 41st year of providing residents of Southwest...
by Dave Kelly | Apr 2, 2026 | FRVTA News
As I close the book on a 38-year career with the Florida RV Trade Association, I do so with very mixed emotions. When I interviewed for the job, it came down to two candidates and I was not chosen. I knew in my heart that this was the job I was supposed to have. About...
by Marissa Kaliman | Apr 2, 2026 | Dealer Compliance, Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices
Do you ever wonder why there is a notice at the end of vehicle purchase agreements that outlines what customers must do prior to bringing a Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA) claim against a dealer? The notice is there to help dealers and...
by Traeanne Reynolds | Apr 2, 2026 | RV Dealers
As part of its continued commitment to supporting local communities, FRVTA Region 4 recently made a $500 donation to the Orlando Union Rescue Mission, one of Central Florida’s oldest and largest homeless service providers. The Mission remains dedicated to helping the...
by Dave Kelly | Mar 2, 2026 | Education, FRVTA News
The FRVTA will hold a one-week training course, April 13-17, for RVTI Level 1 Training and Certification. The weeklong class will be held at Aparicio-Levy Technical College in Tampa. FRVTA is working on getting a special room rate at a hotel near the college, more...
by Sean Thompson | Mar 2, 2026 | FRVTA News
Message from the President March is always an exciting time for our industry as Florida’s RV Show season continues at full speed. We’ve already had three successful regional shows this year in Fort Myers, Jacksonville, and West Palm Beach. Thank you to the dealers,...
by Andres Malave | Mar 2, 2026 | Legislative Updates
Finishing On Time or Overtime? With just two weeks remaining in the regular 60‑day Legislative Session, momentum is building, and so is uncertainty. While committees are wrapping up and floor calendars are stacking up, one major obstacle stands in the way of an...
by Ejola Cook | Mar 2, 2026 | RV Dealers
Do you have an arbitration agreement in your deal packet? If so, when was the last time you reviewed it. It seems lately Arbitration is costing dealers more than the cases are sometimes worth. In consumer transactions it is the business who pays the brunt of the...
by Sean Thompson | Feb 2, 2026 | FRVTA News
What a great Florida RV SuperShow! Thank you to Patty and the entire FRVTA staff for all the hard work that went into making our 41st annual show such a success. It takes a tremendous team effort behind the scenes, and we truly appreciate everything that was done to...
by Guest Contributor | Feb 2, 2026 | FRVTA News
TAMPA, Fla. – The 30,000-foot assessment of the Florida RV SuperShow was decidedly positive – more so than many in the industry had anticipated after a challenging year – and the overall outlook for 2026 at this point might best be described as cautiously upbeat. Show...
