Individuals considering and researching the RV lifestyle now
have a reliable option for educating themselves before making their
purchase and beginning their adventure.
CINCINNATI, May 8, 2024
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In 2021, the RV Industry Association released
results of a demographic study that concluded there were 11.2
million RV-owning households in the
United States, plus another 20.5 million households planning
to buy an RV. With new RV owners entering the marketplace all the
time, the leadership of FMCA — the world's largest nonprofit RV
association — recognized a need. They decided to create a new
membership category called Pathfinder, with the goal of assisting
these "RV intenders" and making sure they are armed with the
know-how they should have as they launch their RV adventure.
FMCA decided to create a new membership
category called Pathfinder, with the goal of assisting these "RV
intenders" and making sure they are armed with the know-how they
should have as they launch their RV adventure.
"Throughout its 60-year history, FMCA has positioned itself as a
leader in RV education," FMCA CEO Chris
Smith said. "When we looked around the RV industry, we
noticed that a void existed in terms of serving new people entering
the lifestyle. Of course, you can find all sorts of information
online these days, but what seemed to be needed was a singular
source of trustworthy content. FMCA wants to provide that via
Pathfinder membership. Essentially, we want to use our expertise to
light the way to RV ownership."
FMCA publishes Family RVing, a bimonthly magazine — in print,
digital, and web formats — as well as its monthly "Mile Marker" and quarterly "Tech Talk"
e-newsletters. In addition, the association offers FMCA University,
an unparalleled online repository of knowledge available
exclusively to members. Another key component of FMCA's education
program is biannual events where approximately 100 different
RV-related seminar sessions take place. Plus, in partnership with
the RV Driving School, hands-on driving and backing lessons are
offered prior to each of these events.
Annual dues for Pathfinder members are just $50. They will have access to all member
benefits; however, they won't receive a numbered FMCA membership
emblem since they don't yet own an RV on which to display it, and
they will not be able to hold office or vote. Once they purchase an
RV, Pathfinder members can easily convert to a full membership in
FMCA.
To learn more about FMCA and all the benefits of belonging,
visit FMCA.com or call (513) 474-3622 or (800) 543-3622.
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https://www.fmca.com/fmca-media-room.
ABOUT FMCA: ENHANCING THE RV LIFESTYLE
FMCA is the world's largest not-for-profit association for
recreation vehicle (RV) owners. The organization maintains its
national headquarters in Cincinnati,
Ohio, and currently has nearly 120,000 active members. FMCA
offers its members a number of benefits, including a subscription
to its bimonthly magazine, Family RVing; a medical emergency and
travel assistance program valued at $200 per family; a tire purchasing program; group
rates on a roadside assistance program, RV and auto insurance, and
health insurance; discounted rates for RV tours and caravans; and
discounts on mobile internet access plans. Perhaps the most
important benefit of FMCA membership is the camaraderie and
friendships that develop among people enjoying the common interest
of RV travel. The organization can be reached at (513) 474-3622 or
(800) 543-3622 and on the web at FMCA.com.
Media Contact
Pamela Kay, FMCA, 513-474-3622,
pkay@fmca.com, www.fmca.com
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