FAIRFAX, Va. — The RV Dealers Association is encouraging RV dealers across America to contact their senators and congressional representatives to encourage them to make more loan money available to finance the purchase of recreation vehicles.

"Your dealership can help RVDA reach out to government leaders in both parties to help them understand the vital role the RV industry plays in the economic well-being of our country," RVDA President Mike Molino wrote in an e-mail to members. "RVDA members and their employees should also contact their congressman and U.S. senator on this important issue. Your association is teaming up with the American Recreation Coalition and with other recreation trade groups to present a unified message on the critical need to make wholesale and retail financing available for RV purchases.

Congressional representatives need to