What about the RVIA Sticker ?

[SCVJeff]

I'm about to spend significant $$ to fix a clear coat issue on the right side of the motorhome and the paint shop wants to get everything off they can get off they can, including the RVIA sticker. The sticker now looks like cr@p after years in the sun, faded ink, etc. Is there any reason or legal obligation to retain that sticker on the side? Can it be replaced if needed??

[Aron]

With all due respect, he did say that in "some" jurisdictions it might have consequences. And then he gave you one example. Why are you expecting him to do a bunch of research to try to further prove his statement?

[ol_Bombero-JC]

Bird Freak wrote:

JaxDad wrote:
Wow, SO much misinformation here!!

The RVIA certification label is in most jurisdictions a legal requirement under life safety regulations.

Are you going to get arrested for removing it? Not likely. But if something ever happened, God forbid, you might regret removing it.

In some jurisdictions it's actually illegal to rent or sell an RV without that certification label.

can you please back this up with some kind of real documentation.

Please name *one* "jurisdiction* in the USA where it's required, so the statement can be verified.

OP - two easy steps to prevent the sky from falling:

1. Call the mfgr and see if you can get a replacement.
If not - proceed to number 2.

2. Take a digital pic of the sticker. Contact any of the many
businesses that make custom decals.
If that's too expensive - make your own from the pic, cover with
clear adhesive covering.

If you ignore these -or any of the other sky is falling posts- be prepared for the RVIA sticker police to evict you from campgrounds, impound your RV, and imprison you at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba - without
any future booking (for exit) via a Carnival Cruise liner or a 14 ft runabout..:R

~



2. Take a digital pic of the existing pic.

[Bird_Freak]

JaxDad wrote:

Bird Freak wrote:

JaxDad wrote:
Wow, SO much misinformation here!!

The RVIA certification label is in most jurisdictions a legal requirement under life safety regulations.

Are you going to get arrested for removing it? Not likely. But if something ever happened, God forbid, you might regret removing it.

In some jurisdictions it's actually illegal to rent or sell an RV without that certification label.

can you please back this up with some kind of real documentation.

No problem, just as an example because I had it bookmarked after a long contentious thread last year, see page 2 of the info from the Province of Manitoba below.

Manitoba Fire Safety Brochure

The certification labels BTW show that the vehicle complies with NFPA 1192 standards for things like heating, cooking and electrical systems. The RVIA act as an industry auditing and enforcement body, they can revoke a manufacturers ability to certify units if the don't comply with the standards.

In an (obviously stationary) S & B all that is covered by the building permit inspections. In a highly portable RV there would be no easy way to do that.

As we are talking about someone in the USA im not sure your Manitoba info applys here. I still saw nothing about being illegal to sell a used coach with out sticker. Just saying a lot of your laws there do not apply here.:)

[portliz]

For some reason the manufacturer did not put the RVIA sticker on our new rig. Ran into an issue with our furnace while travelling. The repair dealer noticed our sticker was missing and said had he noticed before he would not have worked on the rig. We notified selling dealer and he got the sticker for us. We did have the paper work about the sticker in our package from the dealer.

[JaxDad]

Bird Freak wrote:

JaxDad wrote:
Wow, SO much misinformation here!!

The RVIA certification label is in most jurisdictions a legal requirement under life safety regulations.

Are you going to get arrested for removing it? Not likely. But if something ever happened, God forbid, you might regret removing it.

In some jurisdictions it's actually illegal to rent or sell an RV without that certification label.

can you please back this up with some kind of real documentation.

No problem, just as an example because I had it bookmarked after a long contentious thread last year, see page 2 of the info from the Province of Manitoba below.

Manitoba Fire Safety Brochure

The certification labels BTW show that the vehicle complies with NFPA 1192 standards for things like heating, cooking and electrical systems. The RVIA act as an industry auditing and enforcement body, they can revoke a manufacturers ability to certify units if the don't comply with the standards.

In an (obviously stationary) S & B all that is covered by the building permit inspections. In a highly portable RV there would be no easy way to do that.

[DutchmenSport]

Bird Freak wrote:

JaxDad wrote:
Wow, SO much misinformation here!!

The RVIA certification label is in most jurisdictions a legal requirement under life safety regulations.

Are you going to get arrested for removing it? Not likely. But if something ever happened, God forbid, you might regret removing it.

In some jurisdictions it's actually illegal to rent or sell an RV without that certification label.

can you please back this up with some kind of real documentation.

I would be most appreciative too for that knowledge! Thanks!

[Bird_Freak]

JaxDad wrote:
Wow, SO much misinformation here!!

The RVIA certification label is in most jurisdictions a legal requirement under life safety regulations.

Are you going to get arrested for removing it? Not likely. But if something ever happened, God forbid, you might regret removing it.

In some jurisdictions it's actually illegal to rent or sell an RV without that certification label.

can you please back this up with some kind of real documentation.

[westend]

The label is a requirement or the standards to which it applies is a requirement? They are two very different things.

AFAIK, RVIA has adopted standards from the Fire Safety Council and some other organizations, they don't generate their own. IMO, it's a for-profit affair that is used as a marketing tool for the RV industry.

[Chuck_thehammer]

take a digital photo of the old one...

contact the factory and ask for a replacement.. you are not the first person Fixing a paint job..

Done.

[JaxDad]

Wow, SO much misinformation here!!

The RVIA certification label is in most jurisdictions a legal requirement under life safety regulations.

Are you going to get arrested for removing it? Not likely. But if something ever happened, God forbid, you might regret removing it.

In some jurisdictions it's actually illegal to rent or sell an RV without that certification label.

[DutchmenSport]

You can have the sticker removed and keep it tucked away inside the camper for safe keeping. If (for whatever reason) you'd resell the camper, the original sticker would be with the camper. (If they can get it off without tearing it up).

FYI: I found thi on the GoRving web site: Click here. In short, the seal is a "certification" that the camper meets specific certifications. It has NO LEGAL implications.

[westend]

SCVJeff wrote:

westend wrote:
Put any manner of your own on there after the clear coat cures. With your interests, I'd suggest Reddy Killowatt, lol.

looks like something American Pickers would find

Speaking of which, I have a cabinet door made from a picture frame that holds the certificate logo from the "Trailer Manufacturing Association". I'm sure that predates the RVIA. I guess I'm covered, lol.

[SCVJeff]

westend wrote:
Put any manner of your own on there after the clear coat cures. With your interests, I'd suggest Reddy Killowatt, lol.

looks like something American Pickers would find

[SCVJeff]

I see the thread was opened back up. There was no reason to shut it down so thanks for that.

The reason for my original question was that it has a certificate number on it. If it's not required, I'll have them pull it.

SO.. I also have a tag on there from Washington State. That one isn't as ugly but should probably be left on?

[westend]

Put any manner of your own on there after the clear coat cures. With your interests, I'd suggest Reddy Killowatt, lol.