Who is RVing

Who is RVing?
In an RV, you sleep in your own bed, you cook your own food and, if you're lucky, catch it. - Michelle RV owner,

With life getting more and more hectic, and quality time with our families becoming more the exception than the rule, it's no wonder that more and more people are discovering the great benefits of RVing.

Record numbers are taking advantage of the freedom, comfort, affordability and convenience that RV ownership provides. According to the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association, (RVIA), nearly one in twelve U.S. vehicle-owning households now owns an RV, an impressive 42 percent increase over the past twenty-one years.

According to a University of Michigan study, Baby Boomers form the largest owner group, of approximately 7.2 million RVs on our Nation's roads. The RVIA estimates that including RV renters, there are as many as 30 million RV enthusiasts nationwide.

The University of Michigan study indicates a typical RV owner is forty-nine years old, married, and has an average household income of $56,000.00. According to an RVIA survey, RV owners spend their disposable income on traveling - between 28-35 days annually, for an average of 4,500 miles.

And let's not forget the increasing number of young families entering the RV market. According to a recent survey conducted by the RVIA, short getaways are popular with younger crowds trying to accommodate busy schedules. From tailgate parties, to sporting events, to short stints at favorite campgrounds, over 73% or RV owners plan to take at least three weekend trips this fall and winter.