In addition to the usual summer college classes last week, an array of seminars was offered in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union on such atypical topics as supplemental braking, towing vehicles and cooking in recreational vehicles. About 7,000 motor home enthusiasts were at BGSU for the Family Motor Coach Association convention to learn about the latest in their field and socialize with fellow RVers.

The association’s 82nd convention brought about 2,600 recreational vehicles to town. The economic boost it brought was also considerable. The group’s twice-yearly meetings typically generate from $15 million to $30 million for the communities in which they are held, said Jerry Yeatts, director of conventions and community services for the association.

The influx of spending comes from the 1,500 hotel rooms typically rented by salespeople, support staff and service technicians related to the convention, plus restaurant meals, groceries, fuel and other travel purchases, Yeatts said.