Why do
people choose and use RVs?
- Family appeal – RVing
is fun for adults and children alike. In fact, families that
frequently vacation by RV report that it fosters an increased
sense of togetherness and helps improve family communication.
Recent research by Louis Harris and Associates found that 92% of
parents who own an RV said that RVs are the best way to travel
with family and children. Perhaps more significant, 63% of parents
who have never owned an RV agreed.
- Affordability – RV
vacations are overwhelmingly the most economical, from one-third
to three-quarters less expensive, according to a recent study
comparing vacation costs. Eighty-seven percent of RV owners
surveyed by Louis Harris agreed that "for low cost vacations,
there's little to beat an RV."
- Flexibility and
convenience – For busy families who want to escape the stress of
everyday life, owning an RV can make every weekend a
mini-vacation. Kept packed with essentials, RVs are ready to
travel at a moment's notice. According to the Harris research,
nine out of ten RV owners agree that RVs are a great way to travel
because they eliminate the need to pack and unpack bulky
suitcases.
- Comfort – RVs have
complete living, cooking, dining, sleeping and bathroom facilities
to provide travelers with the amenities of home while on the
road.
- Lure of the outdoors
– RVs take travelers everywhere -- to the mountains, beaches,
popular tourist attractions, cities and small towns.
- Versatility -- In
addition to travel and camping, RVs are being used year-round for
a variety of uses, including enjoying outdoor activities like
fishing and hunting, commuting and general transportation, serving
as a spare bedroom for guests, shopping, attending sporting events
and visiting family and friends.
Who is the
RV traveler?
- A University of
Michigan Survey Research Center study prepared for RVIA found that
one out of every 10 vehicle-owning households in the United States
owns an RV. That number rises to one in nine among households
headed by 35 to 54 year-olds.
- RV owners are closely
divided among empty-nesters aged 55 and up, enjoying the freedom
of frequent retirement travel, and 35-54-year-old couples raising
families, who appreciate the convenience, economy and enjoyment of
RV vacations. According to a recent University of Michigan study,
40% of America's RVers are aged 55 and up while 45% are between
the ages of 35 and 54.
- The average RV owner
is 48 years old, owns their own home, is married, has a household
income of $47,000, buys in order to travel and camp and is
overwhelmingly pleased with the purchase, according to RVIA
research.
- There are an
estimated 30 million RV enthusiasts in the United
States.
Where do RVers
travel?
- With
more than 16,000 public and privately owned campgrounds
nationwide, RVers are free to roam America's highways and
backroads for a weekend or weeks on end.
- Privately owned RV
parks and campgrounds are found near popular destinations, along
major tourist routes and even in city environments. These
campgrounds appeal to traveling families by offering a variety of
activities to keep children busy. Swimming pools, game rooms,
playgrounds and snack bars are practically standard.
- RV travelers seeking
a resort atmosphere with facilities such as tennis courts, golf
courses and health spas flock to the new breed of luxury RV
resorts.
- Facilities at public
campgrounds tend to be simple, but offer great scenic beauty.
Public lands are popular for hiking, fishing, white water rafting
and many other outdoor recreational opportunities.
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