What is the most valuable social networking Web site your business uses, if any?


Facebook
animated rule  14%  
MySpace
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Twitter
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Linked In
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Other
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None
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Do you think the SBA floorplan loan guarantee will help RV dealers?


Yes
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No
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What type of training are you investing in currently?


F&I training
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Sales training
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Technician training
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None
animated rule  12%  
Other
animated rule  12%  


Do you think consumer confidence has rebounded?


Yes
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Slightly
animated rule  38%  
Too early to say
animated rule  18%  
No
animated rule  26%  


What type of aftermarket products are selling right now?


Electronics
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Cleaning supplies
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Appliances
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Power Products
animated rule  8%  
Other
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While out on your dealership lot, do you read news via mobile applications on your Blackberry or iPhone?


Daily
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Sometimes
animated rule  17%  
Rarely
animated rule  4%  
Never
animated rule  33%  


What will you do to celebrate the "Get Outdoors Week" June 8 – 12?


Go camping
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Go hiking
animated rule  6%  
Host/attend an outdoor BBQ
animated rule  33%  
Fishing
animated rule  11%  
Other
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What is Get Outdoors Week?
animated rule  33%  


What do you think of the new look of RVTD’s Online Sourcebook?


Looks fantastic
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Like the improvement
animated rule  30%  
What took you so long?
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Needs more revision
animated rule  20%  


How do you think the 2009 camping season will turn-out?


Excellent
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Better than expected
animated rule  66%  
Fair
animated rule  14%  
Not so good
animated rule  7%  
Terrible
animated rule  0%  


Do you think the Red Flags Rule will be enforced beginning August 1, 2009?


Yes
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No
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What age group is out seeking RV ownership in your area?


18-29 year-olds
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30-49 year olds
animated rule  36%  
50-69 year olds
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70 or older
animated rule  0%  


Is your dealership offering other services (i.e. chassis work, glass repair, etc.) that you would normally refer elsewhere?


Yes
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No
animated rule  39%  


What rolling stock item is selling more at your dealership?


Motorhomes
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5th Wheels
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Travel trailers
animated rule  65%  
Pop-ups
animated rule  12%  
Other
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In your dealership, what does your service department do the most of?


Standard make ready
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Make ready on a lift
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Other accessory installation
animated rule  6%  
Chassis repair
animated rule  18%  
Chassis repair requiring a lift
animated rule  6%  
Warranty repairs
animated rule  35%  
Misc repairs
animated rule  24%  


What is selling more at your dealership?


New inventory
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Used inventory
animated rule  50%  
Aftermarket products
animated rule  14%  
RV services
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Other
animated rule  4%  


Do you think the high consumer show attendance numbers are encouraging for the RV industry?


Yes
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No
animated rule  24%  


What is the best option for financing in these harder economic times?


Local banks
animated rule  29%  
Local credit unions
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Dealership F&I departments
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National vendors
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Other
animated rule  5%  


What is the best option to move old inventory?


Increased advertising
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Sales promotions
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Heavy discounting
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Incentives for sales people
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Other
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Have you added significant levels of new products to your inventory?


Yes
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No
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How are your aftermarket accessory sales compared to 2008?


Better
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About the same
animated rule  45%  
Worse
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When do you think consumer confidence will rebound?


Next few months
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3rd Quarter
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4th Quarter
animated rule  4%  
2010
animated rule  46%  
Never
animated rule  15%  


How is your dealership fairing in the current economy?


Excellent
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Fair
animated rule  41%  
Could be better
animated rule  27%  
Terrible
animated rule  30%  


What would you like to see more of on rvtradedigest.com


Breaking News
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Blog
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Videos
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Opinion Polls
animated rule  14%  
Products
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How do you like the new and improved website layout?


Looks great
animated rule  55%  
Best thing since sliced cheese
animated rule  35%  
What took you so long to finally get this done
animated rule  10%