21 DE Code § 8402. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 21 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 84. New Recreational Vehicle or New Recreational Trailer Manufacturer-Dealer Agreements [For Application of This Chapter, See 79 Del. Laws, C. 161, § 5]|§ 8402. Definitions [For application of this section, see 79 Del. Laws, c. 161, § 5].

§ 8402. Definitions [For application of this section, see 79 Del. Laws, c. 161, § 5]. As used in this chapter, the following definitions apply:  (1) “Area of sales responsibility” means the geographical area, agreed to by the new recreational vehicle dealer and the manufacturer in the manufacturer-dealer agreement, within which the new recreational vehicle dealer has the exclusive right to display or sell the manufacturer's new recreational vehicles and new recreational trailers of a particular line-make to the retail public. (2) “Distributor” means a person, firm, corporation, or business entity that purchases new recreational vehicles or new recreational trailers from a manufacturer for resale to new recreational vehicle dealers. (3) “Factory campaign” means an effort on the part of a warrantor to contact new recreational vehicle or new recreational trailer owners or new recreational vehicle dealers in order to address a part or equipment issue. (4) “Family member” means a spouse, child, grandchild, parent, sibling, niece, or nephew, or the spouse thereof. (5) “Fifth-wheel trailer” means a vehicle, mounted on wheels, designed to provide temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, or travel use. A “fifth-wheel trailer” must be of such size and weight as to not require a special highway movement permit, and must be designed to be towed by a motorized vehicle that contains a towing mechanism that is mounted above or forward of the tow vehicle's rear axle. (6) “Folding camping trailer” means a vehicle that is mounted on wheels and constructed with collapsible partial side walls that fold for towing by another vehicle and unfold at the campsite to provide temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, or travel use. (7) “Line-make” means a specific series of new recreational vehicles or new recreational trailers that:  a. Are identified by a common series trade name or trademark; b. Are targeted to a particular market segment, as determined by their decor, features, equipment, size, weight, and price range; c. Have lengths and interior floor plans that distinguish the new recreational vehicles or new recreational trailers from other new recreational vehicles or new recreational trailers with substantially the same decor, equipment, features, price, and weight; d. Belong to a single, distinct classification of new recreational vehicle or new recreational trailer types having a substantial degree of commonality in the construction of the chassis, frame, and body; and e. The manufacturer-dealer agreement authorizes a new recreational vehicle dealer to sell. (8) “Manufacturer” means a person, firm, corporation, or business entity that engages in the manufacturing of new recreational vehicles or new recreational trailers. (9) “Manufacturer-dealer agreement” means a written agreement or contract entered into between a manufacturer and a new recreational vehicle dealer that fixes the rights and responsibilities of the parties and pursuant to which the new recreational vehicle dealer sells new recreational vehicles or new recreational trailers. (10) “Motor home” means a motor vehicle designed to provide temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, or travel use. A “motor home” must contain at least 4 of the following permanently installed, independent life-support systems which meet the National Fire Protection Association standard for recreational vehicles:  a. A cooking facility with an on-board fuel source; b. A potable water supply system that includes at least a sink, a faucet, and a water tank with an exterior service supply connection; c. A toilet with exterior evacuation; d. A gas or electric refrigerator; e. A heating or air conditioning system with an on-board power or fuel source separate from the vehicle engine; or f. A 110-125 volt electric power supply. (11) “New recreational trailer” means a travel trailer, fifth-wheel trailer, or folding camping trailer which has not been titled. (12) “New recreational vehicle” means a motorhome which has not been titled. (13) “New recreational vehicle dealer” means a person, firm, corporation, or business entity who is engaged in the business of buying, selling, or exchanging new recreational vehicles or new recreational trailers. (14) “Proprietary part” means any part manufactured by or for, and sold exclusively by, the manufacturer. (15) “Supplier” means any person, firm, corporation, or business entity that engages in the manufacturing of new recreational vehicle or new recreational trailer parts, accessories, or components. (16) “Transient customer” means a customer who is temporarily traveling through a new recreational vehicle dealer's area of sales responsibility. (17) “Travel trailer” means a vehicle, mounted on wheels, designed to provide temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, or travel use. A “travel trailer” must be of such size and weight as to not require a special highway movement permit when towed by a motorized vehicle. (18) “Warrantor” means any person, firm, corporation, or business entity, including any manufacturer or supplier that provides a written warranty to the consumer in connection with a new recreational vehicle or new recreational trailer, or parts, accessories, or components thereof. The term “warrantor” does not include service contracts, mechanical or other insurance, or extended warranties sold for separate consideration by a new recreational vehicle dealer or other person not controlled by a manufacturer.79 Del. Laws, c. 161, §  1;