RV Is Booming Again, but Why Is It So Popular in 2020?
Last year, the RV market experienced one of the biggest booms in camping vacation history, hitting a record $20 billion in sales.
This followed eight years of sustained growth, and in 2020, it’s showing no signs of slowing.
Much like the car rental sector, the RV industry is one of the few to have fared pretty well in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. This should come as little surprise; RVing has been woven into the fabric of American culture since the 1920s, and represents one of the best ways to take a vacation that doesn’t involve foreign travel.
It’s also arguably the easiest way to socially distance. There’s no reliance on hotels, motels or public transport. Your RV is your home for the duration of the vacation, and the US is, literally, your oyster.
Here are five reasons we believe RV vacations will continue to gain popularity beyond 2020.
1. Gas and petrol prices have slumped
There’s no escaping some of the costs that are associated with RV travel – one of them being gas.
However, gas and petrol prices have plummeted since COVID forced a national shut down. And even if they’re slowly beginning to creep back up, filling the tank of an RV is still much cheaper than it was a couple of years ago. It’s therefore perfect for budget vacations.
2. It doesn’t stop work (if you absolutely can’t stop)
People are well versed at working remotely now, and an RV vacation is perfectly tuned for getting stuff done when you need to.
If you have to get some work done while on the road, an RV will provide power and security for your devices – and that counts for a lot.
3. RV parks offer 5-star luxury
Who says you need to head to a hotel for a luxurious vacation?
RV parks have really upped their game in recent years. You’ll now find venues that have the most beautiful hook-up spots complete with every amenity you could wish for.
It’s like a luxury hotel room, albeit one with a stunning 360-degree view of your surroundings.
4. Renting is a great, cost-effective option
You don’t have to own an RV to enjoy an RV vacation. In fact, buying has long been the choice for seasoned RV owners only; those who want to try out this method of travel and accommodation benefit from a fantastic rental market.
The best rental companies are ensuring deep cleans between customers and remove all of the hassle that comes with actually owning an RV.
Why buy when you can rent at will, whenever the need for a vacation strikes?
5. The safest destinations are outdoors
The impact of the pandemic has left many people wondering where they can go to spend quality family time.
Most experts agree that some of the safest destinations at the moment are located outdoors. And what better way to experience them than to head there in an RV, park up and be entirely self-sufficient?
The Grand Canyon, and other national parks like Yellowstone, are great examples of perfectly safe vacation destinations which are best experienced from the comfort of an RV.
Wrapping up
Makes you want to jump in an RV right now, doesn’t it?
The RV market has always been a strong sector, but 2020 looks set to place it right back at the forefront of the national conscience. And that can only be a good thing.
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