by Ken Loyd | Feb 1, 2024 | FRVTA News
Hello Everyone! I hope all of you had a wonderful Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year! As we finally wrap up January and move into February, show season is well under way. The 2024 Supershow was yet another amazing event put on by our awesome staff and volunteers...
by Leah Langston | Jan 2, 2024 | Dealer Compliance, State Laws
It’s no secret that Florida is has become even more developed than ever before and many of our customers live in neighborhood communities governed by HOA’s. Have you ever had a customer decide not to buy a RV because they weren’t allowed to keep it on their...
by Jennifer Ungru | Jan 1, 2024 | Legislative Updates
With 119 House members seated, including the recent addition of Mike Redondo through a successful special election, our legislative landscape is shaping up for a robust and dynamic 2024 session. Redondo has seamlessly integrated into the House, participating in recent...
by Dave Kelly | Dec 28, 2023 | FRVTA News
RIVERVIEW, Fla. — The Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) will host the 39th Annual 2024 Florida RV SuperShow, Tuesday, January 16 through Sunday, January 21. The Florida RV SuperShow will again be held at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa, Florida....
by Guest Contributor | Dec 15, 2023 | FRVTA News
RV, boat, and powersports dealers are exempt from the just-announced Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Combating Auto Retail Scams (CARS) rule which places new regulations on automobile dealers during the sales process. The rule targets so-called “junk fees” for add-on...
by Leah Langston | Dec 4, 2023 | Dealer Compliance, Foreign Trades
Florida is known to host a large population of “snowbirds” over the winter months. Although its not the most common scenario you might have, there may be a time when, as a dealer, you are asked to take a Canadian vehicle in on trade. Can you even do that? What do...
by Ken Loyd | Dec 2, 2023 | RV Dealers
Hello December!! As we finally wrap up the last of the RV Shows for 2023, finish the Thanksgiving leftovers, and prepare for Christmas and New Year’s, I want to thank you all for a great 2023 and tell you all how proud I am to be your State President! Before you know...
by Jennifer Ungru | Dec 1, 2023 | Legislative Updates
We are heading into the most Special time of year again, although for state Legislators, the Special means special sessions and special elections. In November, the Legislature reconvened in Tallahassee and approved four bills, which the Governor subsequently signed...
by Traeanne Reynolds | Nov 28, 2023 | RV Dealers
New State Recreation Economy Rankings Show Growth From Coast to Coast WASHINGTON, D.C. — November 28 — Today, ORR is excited to share its annual ranking of state outdoor recreation economies according to new data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. These...
by Leah Langston | Oct 30, 2023 | Air Pollution Control Device Certification, Dealer Compliance, Sales
Let’s talk about air pollution! The Clean Air Act was originally signed into federal law in 1970 which started a major shift in focus for emissions testing standards and put in place new laws that directly affect motor vehicle dealers. As you know, each state has...
