On September 10, 2007
The CONY Board of Directors Adopted the Following Resolution

Be in known that CONY is opposed to the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association's (RVIA) action and intent to expand the travel trailer and 5th wheel size limits beyond the current 400 square foot limit for the following reasons:

1. The number of RV parks and campgrounds capable of accommodating many of these larger units is limited and would create additional consumer dissatisfaction.
2. As sizes increases, the lines blur between what is an RV and what is considered livable housing. State, county and local governments will be more likely to consider these units as mobile homes and begin to regulate as such, negating many current laws on the books.
3. In New York, county and local governments are already beginning to consider RVs as low-income housing. Larger units would only exacerbate the situation. Cities fearing the loss of federal funds for low-income housing are placed more and more restrictions and regulations on parks.
4. Special driver's licenses may be needed to tow/operate larger units. This could have a trickle-down effect on smaller units, causing consumers to think twice before purchasing a unit.
5. With greenhouse emission regulations on the increase, especially here in New York, larger units may exceed passenger vehicle towing capabilities.
6. Many RV parks do not have the infrastructure in place to accommodate the increased electrical requirements these units are going to need.
7. As partners in the GoRVing campaign, we feel that increasing the size limitations on RVs is contrary to the entry level "lifestyle" to which the campaign is directed.

It is the desire of the Campground Owners of New York (CONY) Board of Directors to maintain the recreation nature of our business rather than merging and blending it into the residential and housing industry.

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