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Recreational Park Trailers - A History of a Product Undergoing Positive Changes This brochure describes when Recreational Park Trailers were first produced, their use and evolution into a viable product in today’s RV lifestyle. It tells what the product is, how large it can be, and how it is being used and regulated. It describes the national safety standard and the creation of the Trade Association that supports the product, keeps the Standard viable and supports the well-being of the industry members. An order form is also enclosed as this brochure is offered without charge in reasonable quantities to any firm willing to assist the Association with distribution.

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A119.5 Standards Program Brochure This six-panel brochure provides consumers or members of the industry with a brief description of RPTIA’s A119.5 Standards Program. It describes the Standard and its requirements. It provides insight into the Association’s role, tells how the program functions, and how the Standard is created, updated and enforced.
An order form is available for 10 to 200 hundred copies of the RPTIA Standards Program Informational Brochure, free to RPTIA Member Manufacturers and Suppliers, Allied Associations, RV Dealers and RV Parks or Resorts. This brochure provides an understandable summary about the association’s seal program. Information is provided about the standard, what it covers, how it was created and how future revisions will be made. The brochure details the pledge made by the RPTIA manufacturers; that they will produce Park Trailers that comply with the standard. The Process of inspection and enforcement employed by the association to insure that members comply with their pledge is also described. The brochure is targeted to inform the dealers, the campground/RV resort owners, government, media and our consumers about the safety benefits vested in the Park Trailers built by RPTIA members who display the association’s green blue and gold oval standards seal on their products.

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Directory of RPTIA Members
A contact list of the Recreational Park Trailer Manufacturer Member plants, Service and Supplier Members, Dealer and Park Members.

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RPTIA Newswatch A frequently issued publication that keeps our members up to date with the programs, plans and happenings that impact the Recreational Park Trailer Industry. Included with the newsletter is our monthly statistical report of Recreational Park Trailer shipments, seal orders and a quarterly destination of shipments that details deliveries into regional areas.

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US Park Development and Management Firms, These US firms have been listed in various US RV Industry directories as consultants who claim to have the ability to assist in the process of Park Development and/or Management.

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RPTIA’s Standards Program A complete copy of the Association’s Standards program that includes all forms, details and procedures that must be followed for a firm to enroll and maintain membership in the RPTIA.
Only firms meeting all of these requirements are entitled to display the RPTIA Standards Seal.
(Free to Manufacturers, Suppliers, Government Officials and members of the media)

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ANSI A119.5 Standard for Recreational Park Trailers – 1998 Version The 1998 version of the A119.5 Standard for Recreational Park Trailers, updating the 1993 edition, was accepted by ANSI on March 27, 1998. It includes, for the first time, a new chapter covering construction requirements. This technical 34-page document is produced in an 8 1/2 X 11” format and offers 5 chapters. 1. General Information; 2. Fuel Systems and Equipment; 3. Health, Fire and Life Safety Special Provisions; 4. Plumbing Systems; 5. Construction Requirements. ($26.75 Non-members, – Members $25.00) - (Price includes shipping & handling)

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Handbook for Recreational Park Trailer Standards -- A Guide to ANSI A119.5 A three-ring presentation binder that expounds upon the ANSI A119.5 Recreational Park Trailer Standard and offers mutually agreed to interpretations of the Standard by the agencies of government or third parties who are doing the ongoing inspections of these products. Last produced and updated for the 1998 version of the Standard.
($120.00 Non-members, - Members $82.50 includes shipping & handling)

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Legal Description of Recreational Park Trailers A document that details the laws and regulations as established by the Congress of the United States and/or the federal agencies of government. Also described are the current definitions found in the ANSI A119.5 Standard for Recreational Park Trailers which are recognized and required by numerous states and/or their agencies and the definitions found in the bylaws of the national nonprofit trade association which represents the industry: Recreational Park Trailer Industry Association. (Downloadable Free)

Financial and Insurance Firms - A list of financial and insurance
Firms who may be offering services to the Recreational Park Trailer Industry or its owners. The list includes contact data and the products provided.

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How to Keep Non-Conforming Products Out of Your Park A letter to RV Parks and Resorts that details a process they can adopt to increase the assurance that the units entering their campground are built by firms that comply with the A119.5 Standard and have certified that the units are built to that Standard.
(Downloadable Free)

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State Guide for Recreational Park Trailer Standards Compliance This flyer offers the reader an overview of the state requirements for compliance with A119.5 as mandated by 7 states. It details who the agencies are, what the requirements are, how to make contact with them, costs, procedures and other details. (Downloadable Free)

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Recreational Park Trailers Are A presentation designed for use by industry members when informing local or state units of government about the realities and legal status of Recreational Park Trailers. The presentation covers the most generally asked questions about Recreational Park Trailers including safety standards, use, taxes, registration/titling, placement, and, perhaps just as important, it offers a clear understanding of what Recreational Park Trailers are not. (Sample story board - Downloadable Free) ($20.00 for 25 (8 1/2 x 11”) overhead projection slides)

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Recreational Park Trailer Shipments to States A breakdown of Recreational Park Trailer shipments from manufacturers to dealers reported by the state where these dealerships are located. Also detailed is the number of units shipped each year by width. The information covers shipments made from 1995 through 2001. (Downloadable Free)

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National Survey of Recreational Park Trailer Buyers (by width 1996 – 2001) A demographic profile of Recreational Park Trailer buyers initiated in June of 1996 and updated annually. Information compiled by distributing questionnaires to new buyers in the warranty and information packets enclosed by the manufacturers in new units. The postage paid responses are then reported by the new owners and mailed to RPTIA for compilation. Data includes: age, occupation, family, education, interests & hobbies, site characteristics, satisfaction levels, accessories purchased, Recreational Park Trailer features and intended use. Financial information requested includes price, down payment, family income, source of purchase funds and the anticipated impact on the local economy. Includes (1.) U.S. Owners of Recreational Park Trailers 8’6” in width or less; (2.) U.S. Owners of Recreational Park Trailers over 8’6” in width; and (3.) U.S. Owners of Recreational Park Trailers - all widths. (Downloadable Free)

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National Survey of Recreational Park Trailer Buyers (by year purchased) Presenting the same information as the above but having it re-compiled into a year-by-year format providing trends that otherwise would be hidden. (Downloadable Free)

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Creating a Vehicle Identification Number and a Certificate of Origin for a Recreational Park Trailer Recreational Park Trailers are considered vehicles and as such are sold by licensed dealers and are titled as vehicles in nearly all fifty states. Most states will register Recreational Park Trailers (and will issue license plates for them) if the unit is less than 8.5’ in width when on the highway. To accommodate titling process, a manufacturer must issue a 17 digit Vehicle Identification Number for the state to use. In many states manufacturers must also provide an AAMVA uniform certificate of origin (C of O, or MCO – a birth certificate for a vehicle). This publication informs the manufacturer how to obtain and/or create these items. (Downloadable Free)

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News Release – America’s Best Kept Vacation & Seasonal Dwelling Secret Reveals the facts about Recreational Park Trailers, how they are used, who uses them, where they are being placed and the cost of a typical unit. Find out why they are one of the fastest growing products in the RV lifestyle; discover how they can enrich your leisure time and learn how to obtain additional information. (Downloadable PFD Free)

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RPT Demographics By Width 1995 –2001
RPTIA;s New PT Owner Survey-All Widths 3500 Surveys Summarized; State Summary of Consumer surveys received includes: States, Received to Date, and Percent of Total Surveys Received. (Percentage Rounded to Nearest 100th) - State Surveys of Recreational Park Trailer Buyers Surveys are also compiled for twenty-two listed states (which includes all widths of Recreational Park Trailers) that have achieved over 40 responses since 1996. The states that have reports published at this time are: Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. (Downloadable Free)

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List of Public RV& Camping Shows, which have traditionally displayed one or more Recreational Park Trailers. The list of RV Shows is presented by the date of the event. This list can also be searched by the city or state to determine when and if these events will be coming to an area convenient to your location. Information provided includes name of the show, location of the exhibit facility, city, state, zip, name of the promoting organization, telephone, e-mail and web site if one is provided.

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Graphic display of the two kinds of Recreational Park Trailers. All Recreational Park Trailers are vehicles, mounted permanently to a chassis that is an integral part of the structure that has less than 400 square feet of enclosed space measured using the external projections. Such units are sub-classified into two types based upon the width of the vehicle when it is being moved on the highway. As the artwork depicts, one is less than 8 1/2 feet in width while the other is almost 12 feet wide.

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ANSI A119.5 Factory Recreational Park Trailer Standards Inspection Report – The form used by qualified third-party inspection firms who conduct unannounced inspections that examine these units at the factory at least four times a year to assure the Association that the member retains the ability to build products that are in compliance with nearly 500 Minimum Safety Standards and reports these findings to the RPTIA’s General Counsel. The Standard covers the areas of plumbing, heating, fire and life safety, construction and electrical systems but does not include the competitive issues of quality or durability.

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Sales Forecast A Projection of Recreational Park Trailer sales for the years between 2002-2015 based entirely upon the number of potential customers entering the historical targeted ages of ownership.

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Standards Seals Issued By RPTIA February 28, 2002
This summary lists the Month and Year from January to December. It includes Total Year To Date. Also includes a colored bar graph for the 4 quarters of each year, from 1994 through 2002.

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RPTIA’s Mandatory loft Requirements for RPT’s
This is a Memorandum of recently revised safety requirements to be followed by RPTIA Manufacturer Members when constructing loft units. Such as: Gross Trailer Area- Loft Area- Accessible Loft Space- Electrical Requirements, Health, Fire, and Life Safety Special Provisions- Glazing and Ventilation- Loft Areas General Requirements: Exit Facilities- Fire Detection- Guardrail Requirements.

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RPTIA Mandatory Porch Requirements for RPT’s
This is a Memorandum of Requirements for all Recreational Park Trailers built with Factory Built Porches on or after July 2, 2000. Such as: Definition - General Requirements – Materials – Structural Design Requirements – Floor Construction – Guardrail Construction – Roof Construction – Exterior outlets.

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ANSI A119.5 RPT Standard Seals Order Form
This is the RPTIA’s Standard Seals order form for the RPTIA Recreational Park Trailer Industry Association. Seals must be ordered in multiples of 10. There is no charge for Wood Siding Adhesive Disks. (A special inter-layer adhesive disk to facilitate the application of seals to wooden surfaces. Please mail the completed form with remittance $35.00 to: RPTIA, PO Box 10, Newnan, GA 30264-0010.

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RPT Manufacturer RPTIA Membership Application
Manufacturer applicant pledges to produce Park Trailers in compliance with the ANSI Standard A119.5 and agrees to allow an initial, as well as ongoing, unannounced inspections of the manufacturer’s Recreational Park Trailer production by the Association’s designated in-plant inspectors to verify the manufacturer’s pledge.

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RPT Dealer/Park RPTIA Member Application
This is a Dealer or Park/Resort Enrollment Application. It certifies that your firm is an active participant in the Park Trailer industry and is interested in becoming and affiliate (non-voting member of the RPTIA. Information on Membership Quick Facts will include: What Is RPTIA? – Who Manages RPTIA? – What Programs Are Offered? – Will my Firm Benefit? – How Can We Join? Membership is open to all dealers and Parks who have a vested interest in the Park Trailer industry. A membership application is provided on the reverse side of the information brochure.

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RPT Supplier or Service Firm’s Membership Application
This application is for Supplier or Service Firm Membership. Along with this application is a Supplier or Service Firm Membership Fact Sheet. It contains: What is RPTIA? – Who Manages RPTIA? – What programs Are Offered? – Will My Firm Benefit? – How Can We Join? Membership is open to all firms who have a vested interest in the Recreational Park Trailer industry. A membership application is provided on the reverse side of the brochure.

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Recreational Park Trailer Brochure--History of a Product Undergoing Positive Changes
This is a brochure that is made available “Free” to Member Manufacturers and Suppliers, Allied Associations, RV Dealers and RV Parks or Resorts. It is RPTIA’s Standards Program Informational Brochure. It provides an overview of the Recreational Park Trailer detailing how it is used and who the owners are. It also reveals the history of the Park Trailer detailing the impact it received from the energy crisis of the mid 70’s and early 80’s, our interaction with existing and previous federal laws and regulations, the changes in the width of the product and how it came to be. Also detailed are more recent changes including the creation of the Recreational Park Trailer Industry Association to represent the segment and changes that occurred to the definition of Park Trailers. An order form is available to order from10 to 200 hundred copies.

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Order Forms: - 1998 ANSI A119.5 Standard or ANSI A119.5 Handbook
The form contains a price list for different quantities of these publications. These publications are available to Members, RV Clubs, Associations, Government, and Non- members. Public Libraries and Schools.

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RPTIA Information Memo: Bath Houses & Other Non-Recreational Park Trailer Units Being Constructed to the ANSI A119.5 Standard. The memo deals with information about Manufacturers who might mislead customers into believing that the units they were buying were acceptable for an intended use.

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Memo: Recreational Park Trailers Shall Not Exceed 400 Square Feet
It has come to our attention that some Recreational Park Trailers being produced by manufacturers are being sold with statements by the manufacturer and /or the dealer that these RPT’s are in compliance with all state and federal laws even though the product as erected on-site exceeds 400 square feet. Such statements are either misleading or are outright falsehoods. The RPTIA has a number of publications that are very helpful in explaining to the local jurisdictions just what a Recreational Park Trailer is and how the unit will and should be used. Staff is also experienced in working with local officials to insure that our products are correctly classified and regulated. Members are encouraged to either contact the Association directly when facing issues like these or referring their dealers or RV Parks to partner with us in seeing hat the issue is correctly resolved.

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Information Memo: Dealing with Zoning, Local Building Codes and Taxes The memo deals with the fact that RPTIA has become aware of some of the Recreational Park Trailers being produced by their member manufacturers are being sold with statements being made by the manufacturer and /or the dealer that these units can be sited without building permits, zoning approvals or taxes being imposed by the county or local units of government. Which might be true in some cases. The RPTIA has a number of publications that are very helpful in explaining to the local jurisdictions just what a Recreational Park Trailer is and how the unit will and should be used. Staff is also experienced in working with local officials to insure that our products are correctly classified and regulated. Members are encouraged to either contact the Association directly when facing issues like these or referring their dealers or RV Parks to partner with us in seeing that the issue is correctly resolved.