The Campground Association of Management Professionals (CAMP) reviewed newly released information from the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) on GMIs (Grounding Monitoring Interrupters), an issue expected to have significant implications for campgrounds and RV parks nationwide, according to a press release.
The Zoom meeting reviewed information that represents an important first step in helping campground owners and operators better understand GMI, which will be part of RVs being manufactured starting in 2027 and beyond.
CAMP was joined by Tristan Ciceri and Heidi Doyle, from Electrical Works, who were able to provide information, including how to identify what they should be watching for, and access to resources and tools to prepare their members’ properties for the months ahead.
In addition to being a resource, Electrical Works also introduced a program to help associations all around the country provide assessments for member campgrounds, including on-site visits and estimates when necessary.
“GMI-equipped RVs aren’t going to create problems at a campground — they’re going to reveal the ones a property may already have, by refusing to power up when the grounding isn’t right,” said Tristan Ciceri, Vice President of Electrical Works, who also sits on the National Electrical Code panel that governs RV and manufactured-home properties. “Most parks will be fine, but the ones with underlying electrical issues are far better off finding them now, on their own terms, than discovering them one unhappy guest at a time next summer. That’s exactly why we built this program with the associations — to give owners a clear, practical way to know where they stand before those coaches arrive.”
Industry Collaboration Is Key
Information was distributed to CAMP member associations with further information about the Electrical Works program available on the members-only side of www.CampgroundExecutives.com.
“Our goal is to make sure campground management professionals have access to clear, practical information and the resources they need to make informed decisions,” said CAMP President Michael Moore. “This is an evolving issue, and collaboration across the campground and RV industries will be essential as we work to ensure campgrounds nationwide are prepared.”
Interested campgrounds should first contact their campground association about a potential assessment or can contact CAMP directly to be connected to their specific association at www.CampgroundExecutives.com.
