New Edition of Canadian RV Standards Set to be Released

The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) is publishing a new edition of the CSA Z240 RV standard. The CSA Z240 is the Canadian RV industry safety standard equivalent of the American National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1192, according to a News & Insights report by the RV Industry Association (RVIA). The Canadian Standards Association Technical Committee […]

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Revision Process Continues for NFPA 1192, 1194 Standards

The NFPA 1192 Standard on RVs and NFPA 1194 Standard for Recreational Parks and Campgrounds are currently accepting public input for the annual 2025 revision cycle (2026 edition). The deadline date for submitting public inputs (code change proposals) on these standards is June 1, 2023, according to a News & Insights report by the RV […]

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Know How To Prevent A Space Heater Fire In Your RV

A space heater can warm up your RV quickly when it’s cold out. Here is what you need to know to prevent a space heater fire in your RV.

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Carolinas Campground Confab is Underway in Myrtle Beach

Those who took part in the Takeaway Tours on Saturday (Feb. 4) at The Carolinas Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds’ (CARVC) annual conference had the chance to enjoy a tour of five Myrtle Beach, S.C., campgrounds, while also taking in a little history. Dee Witting, the executive director of the association, told WOODALLSCM.com that […]

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RV and Park Model RV Electric Code Revision Cycle Begins

Like many National Fire Protection Association codes, the National Fire Protection Association 70, known as the National Electric Code, undergoes a three-year long revision cycle for the publication of each new edition of the code. Because specific articles of the National Electric Code address electrical systems for traditional RVs, park model RVs, and RV parks […]

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RVIA’s Bryan Ritchie Promoted to Vice President of Standards

In recognition of his outstanding leadership in the RV Industry Association’s (RVIA) Standards Department, Bryan Ritchie has been promoted to Vice President of Standards for the RV Industry Association. Ritchie joined RVIA in April of 2021 as the Senior Director of Standards and has been making a significant impact on the industry ever since. He […]

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RVIA’s Imprint with Standards Compliance in the RV Industry

This week marks the celebration of World Standards Week 2022, an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of technical standards and conformity assessment systems. During the week, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) brings stakeholders together for topical discussions on standardization, conformity assessment, and workforce development priorities, according to a News & Insights report by […]

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RVIA Inspectors Maintain RV Industry’s Self-Regulation

The RV Industry Association’s (RVIA) standards inspection program is one of the organization’s signature industry initiatives and its greatest member benefit, according to an RVIA News & Insights report. The standards department maintains a professional team of full-time inspectors that promote the enhancement of safety by monitoring adherence to the standards adopted by the Board […]

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KOA Honors Al Johnson with Lifetime Achievement Award

HILL CITY, S.D. – J. Alan Johnson, executive vice president of Recreational Adventure Co. (RAC) was recently honored with the Darrell Booth Lifetime Achievement Award by Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA). Johnson is the seventh recipient of the award since its creation in 2011, according to the KOA release. The award, named after Darrell Booth, […]

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