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Travel Michigan in a recreation
vehicle.
Stay at America's great campgrounds and visit landmarks
and festivals.
The RV...wherever you go, you're always at home. Twelve
months a year.
Is the RV lifestyle for you? Rent one and find out
There are many factors to take into account when deciding what type of recreation vehicle is going be right for you. Motorized or towable? Class A or class C? Folding camper or travel trailer? With so many options, how do you know which type of RV is going to be the right one? Some people experience RV travel for the first time by renting one. Many RV dealers offer rental options, allowing you the opportunity to try-before-you-buy.
Tips for first-time RV buyers
Deciding to buy, and ultimately own an RV can be an exciting moment in your life. RVs offer a number of great benefits to those who own them. Today’s RVs also provide travelers with the comforts and convenience of a "home away from home" as they participate in activities and hobbies of interest to families, not limited to camping. Remembering a few simple guidelines can prepare you for the purchase process.
Interact with other RVers
Have you been looking for a way to interact with other RVers in Michigan? MARVAC is now on Facebook and Twitter, and we’d love to share and chat with all of you RVers out there. Become a fan of MARVAC on Facebook and share some of your most exciting RV and camping adventures in Michigan on our wall. The person with the craziest story will win a pair of tickets to the RV show of your choice. You’ll receive the latest information on the MARVAC Camper & RV Shows, special discounts, answers to your camping and RVing questions, and much more.
Camping at MIS is not just for race fans
Camping at Michigan International Speedway is no longer limited to just NASCAR weekends in June and August. Campers and outdoor enthusiasts now enjoy the Midwest’s premier NASCAR destination all summer long. The MIScamping.com Graves Family Campground, the speedway’s newest campground off U.S. 12 just past M-50 in Brooklyn, Mich., is open for seasonal camping through September 6.
Share Your Pure Michigan Experience Travel Michigan invites you to share your
favorite Pure Michigan travel experiences with other visitors to michigan.org.
Travel Michigan wants to know about your favorite Michigan RV trip.
Visit the
Travel Michigan web site to submit your best Pure Michigan travel
experience.
Through legislation, education, marketing and public awareness, MARVAC works to
improve the business climate for its members and to encourage growth in the
recreation vehicle and private campground industries while contributing to the
quality of Michigan tourism.
Find MARVAC on:
Please click the RV & Campsite advertiser links below.
Visiting a MARVAC RV Show Web video by MARVAC Director Bill Sheffer, highlights different types of RVs and reasons to visit an RV show.
Become an RV Ambassador!
MARVAC's RV Ambassador Program is designed to encourage active RVers in
Michigan to share their RV experiences (trips, stories, photos, etc.) so ideas
can be generated for various MARVAC materials and publications (including press
releases, consumer e-newsletters and RV & Campsite). Upon
signing up for the program, the Ambassador will receive a package consisting of
a tote bag, t-shirt, RV & Campsite publication and campground coupons.
An RV & Campsite order form is also in the package so Ambassadors can
distribute the publication in their travels. If you would like to become an RV
Ambassador, please e-mail Bill Sheffer, bsheffer@mmhrvca.org.
towable? Class A or class C? Folding camper or travel trailer? With so many options, how do you know which type of RV is going to be the right one? Some people experience RV travel for the first time by renting one. Many RV dealers offer rental options, allowing you the opportunity to try-before-you-buy.
to those who own them. Today’s RVs also provide travelers with the comforts and convenience of a "home away from home" as they participate in activities and hobbies of interest to families, not limited to camping. Remembering a few simple guidelines can prepare you for the purchase process.
now on Facebook and Twitter, and we’d love to share and chat with all of you RVers out there. Become a fan of MARVAC on Facebook and share some of your most exciting RV and camping adventures in Michigan on our wall. The person with the craziest story will win a pair of tickets to the RV show of your choice. You’ll receive the latest information on the MARVAC Camper & RV Shows, special discounts, answers to your camping and RVing questions, and much more.
weekends in June and August. Campers and outdoor enthusiasts now enjoy the Midwest’s premier NASCAR destination all summer long. The 
Upon
signing up for the program, the Ambassador will receive a package consisting of
a tote bag, t-shirt, RV & Campsite publication and campground coupons.
An RV & Campsite order form is also in the package so Ambassadors can
distribute the publication in their travels. If you would like to become an RV
Ambassador, please e-mail Bill Sheffer, 