China RV and Camping

RV Association Supports RV China 2010

Tampa, FL (September 8, 2009) - The China RV and Camping Show has received endorsement by the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) – the national trade association representing RV manufacturers and suppliers in the United States.

"RVIA recognizes the importance of and supports its members' participating in the growing opportunity for RVing in China… RVIA and its members stand for quality and reliability as well as technical leadership. We seek to partner with the public and private sectors in China to promote the RV lifestyle and help grow China’s RV industry." Richard Coon, president of RVIA, states in a letter to the show organizers.

"RVIA is pleased to extend its support to the China RV and Camping Show. Following our last year's successful trade mission to China and participation at the show, RVIA continues its efforts and encourages its members to participate in the show. Through working with the government and business communities in China, RVIA hopes to help its members explore the opportunities and benefits in this growing market." Coon says.

RV China 2010 is to be held in Shanghai. Exhibitors will be able to maximize their exposure during the World Expo – a major event expected to have over 241 countries exhibiting and over 70 millions visitors coming from all over the world during a 6-month period.  

RV Show Set for 2010

Shanghai (June 1, 2009) - Show organizers of the China RV and Camping Show announced dates for the show in China. The show is to run from May 27 thru 29. Organizers of China's only all RV show expect high turnout for the 3-day event.

The RV show was first held in 2008 after a successful appearance in a co-located event during the 2007 China Sports and Recreation Show. Industry leaders called for its own show fully dedicated to the RV and campground industries and so China's first all RV show was born. The show provides a platform for manufacturers and suppliers to meet and explore business opportunities. The show is also the event where buyers and consumers can go to check out domestic and foreign RVs. 

China’s First RV Show Starts Today

Shanghai (May 16, 2008) – RVIA trade mission participants, joined by other visitors from the U.S., Europe, Australia, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and mainland China, attended the opening ceremony for RV China 2008. Among the VIPs at the ceremony were Richard Coon, president of RVIA, Wilbur Bontrager, chairman and CEO of Jayco, David Gossack, principal commercial officer of American Consulate General in Shanghai, Guofu Xiao, vice president of Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. (SAIC), Zhongde Chen, executive vice president of SATA (Shanghai Automotive Trade Association). The ceremony marked the opening of the 3-day event which is China’s first ever all RV trade show. Show organizers expect the event to be well attended.

CATARC to Give Presentatons

Shanghai (January 15, 2008) – Representatives from China Automotive Technology & Research Center (CATARC) will give presentations at the China RV Business Forum during RV China 2008. CATARC is leading the efforts of a “Motor Caravan Work Group” recently set up by the government to work on RV standards.

Lack of RV standards has become a prominent issue in recent years. Many industry insiders believe that the standard issue has been a major hurdle to the industry’s growth. It’s expected that CATARC’s presentations will help clarify some of the issues and give perspectives to the process of standard development undergoing at the work group.  

RV China 2008 Receives Support from RVIA

Reston, VA (December 22, 2007) - The Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) extends its support to the first all RV trade show in China. RVIA is the national trade association representing more than 500 manufacturers and component part suppliers producing approximately 98% of all RVs made in the United States. In his recent letter to the organizers of RV China, Richard Coon, president of RVIA, says, “RVIA and its members desire to explore opportunities for the RV market in China and to establish relationships with government and industrial bodies for the mutual benefit of our members and China’s RV industry.”

RVIA is organizing a trade mission to China and plans to participate in the show with representatives from its member manufacturers and suppliers. RVIA’s efforts will bring its members up to speed about China. The American RV industry association’s participation in RV China 2008 will help boost participation of RV manufacturers and suppliers from China and other countries.  

China’s Major Auto Trade Association Endorses RV China

Shanghai (November 1, 2007) - Shanghai Automotive Trade Association (SATA, www.shata.org) has joined other Chinese trade organizations in supporting RV China. The trade association, with its 294 members, represents the majority of manufacturers and suppliers of motor vehicles and automotive parts and accessories operating in the greater Shanghai area, including Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC), Volkswagen Shanghai, GM Shanghai, and China’s largest auto parts supplier Wanxiang.

With SATA’s support, RV China will attract business and investment opportunities from the auto industry and will be an event ideal for international RV manufacturers and suppliers seeking business development and manufacturing opportunities in China. SATA, like other regional auto industry associations in China, operates under the auspices of China Association of Automotive Manufacturers (CAAM).

China’s First Ever All RV Trade Show Brings Industry Together to Meet Demand and Spur Growth

Shanghai (October 25, 2007) – Booming economy, leisure time, outdoors, vacations… Chinese are spending more on traveling. More disposable income and more vacation time have helped drive the demand for more lifestyle choices. RVing in China, believe it or not, is becoming reality, according to industry experts and the organizers of China’s first-ever all RV trade show - China RV and Camping (RV China) to be held May 16-18, 2008 in Shanghai.

“The popularity of spending leisure time away from home continues to show strong growth as more families opt to take advantage of the three ‘Golden Week’ officially promoted by the government to encourage spending,” says Hao Zhang, General Manager of Youyuan which is one of the RV China organizers. The travel industry has really benefited from the three 1-week long public holidays (Chinese New Year, May Day, and National Day). Although the traditional vacation types, such as airline plus hotel, are still the main choice when it comes to vacations for Chinese, more and more people choose to drive to vacation destinations since more families own cars now in China. “It’s sort of DIY vacationing - people drive to campsites, set up their tents, enjoy the great outdoors, and not to worry about catching flights and booking hotels. If RVing is more readily available, this same group of population would be a good candidate for RVers,” says Zhang. The fact that sold out was widely reported at RV rental outlets during the holidays in recent years has confirmed this.   

China’s RV industry is challenged by the increasing demand. Short in history and largely developed out of vehicle conversion business, Chinese RV manufacturers is facing tremendous growth opportunities and yet hindered by factors such as underdevelopment of RV parks and campgrounds, ambiguity about regulatory compliance, lack of industry standard and enforcement, lack of manufacturing know-how, and consumer education and awareness. RV China provides an opportunity for policymakers and business leaders to meet and address these issues.   

Being the first all RV trade show in China, RV China is a unique opportunity for international RV manufactures, suppliers, and campground operators. “Whether it’s marketing and selling RVs to China, establishing production capability in the country to take advantage of the market demand, developing RV parks here, or simply sourcing from China, RV China is a must-see event. You want to be here to show what you have. You want to be here to learn about the opportunities. There’s certainly first-mover advantage in this business, and you want to be here at early stage when you can help shape the industry. You don’t want to find out later on that you have to make a lot of changes to adapt to China’s requirements. Now you can have your influence,” says Zhang, citing some European RV makers’ early entry benefits.