Why RVIA Sticker?

[RMIGHTY1]

Browsing through MH dealerships for a new class A motorhome, I came across an RVIA sticker as an option. I usually have to beat up the dealer to keep their advertising sticker off my new vehicle. Why would I pay for an RVIA sticker and how much should they sell for? Thank you!

[RMIGHTY1]

Thank you for that article ArchHoagland! Thank you all for your responses. ADP like the $40 mandatory "documentation fee" when you buy a new car. Indeed a rip off.

I can see where a dealership might argue that making it an option helps lower the costs to those who would otherwise be forced to purchase the seal. That would be a valid point. But "scalping" the cost of the seal should be prohibited. Amazing how the law can twist it around and claim "price fixing." Indeed a rip off!

[wny_pat1]

ArchHoagland wrote:
Article on cost of the seal.



After seeing RVIA approved fire extinguishers I sometimes wonder about that organization.

I sure agree with you on that deal!!! But I also agree with rgatijnet1 that RVIA sticker should be the similar to the UL seal. RVIA is suppose to be the industry standard.

[wallynm]

Simple it is called ADP or additional dealer profit I always offer less than asking price.

RMIGHTY1 wrote:
Browsing through MH dealerships for a new class A motorhome, I came across an RVIA sticker as an option. I usually have to beat up the dealer to keep their advertising sticker off my new vehicle. Why would I pay for an RVIA sticker and how much should they sell for? Thank you!

[ArchHoagland]

Article on cost of the seal.



After seeing RVIA approved fire extinguishers I sometimes wonder about that organization.

[dougrainer]

Every OEM that is a member of the RVIA MUST pay for EACH sticker that is installed on the RV. They just list THAT cost on the MSRP list sheet. Doug

[Francesca_Knowl]

Sooboy wrote:

Francesca Knowles wrote:
That's the "Underwriter's Laboratory" of RV's; you can't import a new/near new RV into Canada without that certification, either.

That's completely false. There is no requirement for the sticker when importing an RV from the US into Canada. Provided you follow the importation process as set-out by RIV, importation is a breeze and has nothing to do with RVIA.

Must be the "loophole" referred to in the last line of the following reg- this one's Alberta's but other Provinces, I think, have since followed suit:

Alberta Traffic Safety Act wrote:
Recreational vehicle CSA Standard
102(1) CSA Standard Z240 RV and the United States
Recreational Vehicle Industry Association certification process are
adopted and apply to recreational vehicles.
(2) A person shall not construct, manufacture or cause to be
constructed or manufactured a recreational vehicle unless it
complies with subsection (1).
(3) A person shall not advertise or lease a recreational vehicle
manufactured after July 1, 1971 unless it complies with subsection
(1).
(4) A vehicle that complies with subsection (1) must have a mark
authorized by the CSA or the United States Recreational Vehicle
Industry Association on the vehicle or be certified by another
method adopted by the CSA.

[Sooboy]

Francesca Knowles wrote:
That's the "Underwriter's Laboratory" of RV's; you can't import a new/near new RV into Canada without that certification, either.

That's completely false. There is no requirement for the sticker when importing an RV from the US into Canada. Provided you follow the importation process as set-out by RIV, importation is a breeze and has nothing to do with RVIA.

[rgatijnet1]

It is an option for the manufacturer to join the RVIA association. It is sort of like a UL label in that it signifies that the manufacturer has agreed to meet certain minimum standards. The manufacturer does have to pay to join the RVIA just as he has to pay for the state seal on each coach. That does not mean that these are a line item option on your coach with an individual charge for those items. Obviously you are paying for these things but it is usually covered with the manufacturers overhead/profit. It is good that you have the RVIA seal but I'll bet that the state seal is mandatory otherwise you could probably not get a license for your coach. I wouldn't worry about it too much.

[Francesca_Knowl]

AprilWhine wrote:
Recreational Vehicle Industry of America

The RVIA sticker shows your RV was built to industry standards and has passed certification. Some RV parks restrict home built RVs like skoolies on the basis of them not having an RVIA sticker.

That's the "Underwriter's Laboratory" of RV's; you can't import a new/near new RV into Canada without that certification, either.

But making the sticker an "option"-? T'other "option" listed there is a "State Seal". Huh????

One would think that BOTH should be applied as part of the manufacturing process.

[gbopp]

Clicky

[RMIGHTY1]

Hello Folks. If you scroll down this page to the bottom where options are listed, you will see the RVIA sticker option.

http://rvshoponline.com/new-inventory/listing/2014-thor-motor-coach-outlaw-37md/

[AprilWhine]

Recreational Vehicle Industry of America

The RVIA sticker shows your RV was built to industry standards and has passed certification. Some RV parks restrict home built RVs like skoolies on the basis of them not having an RVIA sticker.

[popeyemth]

Maybe the OP read it wrong and they charge extra to NOT have the sticker because they have to remove it.

[diveman52]

RIVA is a joke but some insurance company will want it.
It's supposed to show that the RV was built to some non existent standard.

[Shot-N-Az]

That's dumber than charging for a dealership or brand decal. Why would anyone pay extra for an RVIA sticker? That doesn't make sense.