GasBuddy Blog

GasBuddy News Article

votes

Consumer interest in RV travel continues to grow

GasBuddy Blog -- It's quite remarkable that despite the lengthy recession and sluggishness of the U.S. economy there's one intriguing consumer sector that's showing solid performance. Interest in travel via recreational vehicles grows steadily as the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) reports total year-to-date shipments have increased by 8.6 percent over vehicle sales for the same period in 2011.

Towable RV shipments are up by 9.8 percent and experts say the growing curiosity and interest in RVs is due to the flexibility and built-in cost savings of RV travel. RVIA is confident that the freedom it affords families is striking a resonant chord that builds the core of passionate RV travelers and also has many others becoming first...

Read the Full Article

Submitted Jul 21, 2012 By: PD

Back To News

Category: GasBuddy Official Blog > Topics	Add to favorite topics Post New Topic

Author	Topic: Consumer interest in RV travel continues to grow	Post a Reply Back to Topics

REPLIES (newest first)Ignore Short Messages

First

Next Last

OHMS Champion Author Orange County Posts:13,696 Points:1,687,875 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jul 31, 2012 2:50:49 AM Ignore OHMS Report Abuse INTERSTED; RENT ONE WHEN I GO THERE.
goldrose1 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:10,925 Points:1,920,910 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Jul 30, 2012 11:42:41 PM Ignore goldrose1 Report Abuse Wish I could find small one in reasonable shape to pull behind my small car.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,580 Points:1,605,520 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2012 6:51:50 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse as I said, not for everyone. Different strokes for different folks.
bluemama Rookie Author Tallahassee Posts:25 Points:13,500 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Jul 27, 2012 6:55:05 PM Ignore bluemama Report Abuse I may have to go to a RV/Motor home to LIVE IN, if the economy keeps going in the toilet!! I've camped in tents & campers with my family of origin, and we were able to go to a lot of great places on our 2-week family vacations. It was great! I'll do it again if push comes to shove!
goldrose1 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:10,925 Points:1,920,910 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Jul 26, 2012 11:49:22 AM Ignore goldrose1 Report Abuse Know several families who are doing it full time, even couple with kids.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,580 Points:1,605,520 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 26, 2012 4:48:37 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse enjoy the RV trip rocki. Not what I like.
rocki00 Rookie Author Michigan Posts:24 Points:73,815 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Jul 25, 2012 6:08:31 AM Ignore rocki00 Report Abuse By the time you kennel your pets, pay for a motel/hotel and eat out...it does seem cheaper to use a RV or trailer. Plus, they are getting just like a house inside. You have everything you need and more.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,580 Points:1,605,520 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jul 24, 2012 4:54:24 AM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse a sign that we can no longer afford flying to interesting global destinations for vacations.
ricebike Champion Author New Jersey Posts:10,015 Points:1,852,695 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 12:58:34 PM Ignore ricebike Report Abuse driving is more fun thatn flying... especially when walmarts' parking lots are easily accessible, you can tour the continental 48 states this way!
clpassenubye Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:3,359 Points:749,880 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 12:32:34 PM Ignore clpassenubye Report Abuse wow
zaq001 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:3,955 Points:1,468,850 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 10:40:58 AM Ignore zaq001 Report Abuse Old News
OldMan322 Champion Author Illinois Posts:5,135 Points:1,590,740 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 10:17:51 AM Ignore OldMan322 Report Abuse OK, sell the house and move into the RV
albert2008 Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:7,332 Points:1,477,010 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 10:01:16 AM Ignore albert2008 Report Abuse people still need to get away
Gas_Buzzer Champion Author South Carolina Posts:14,137 Points:2,590,365 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 9:55:05 AM Ignore Gas_Buzzer Report Abuse OMG..."RV Buddy" now. heh heh
cricket48750 All-Star Author Michigan Posts:787 Points:410,555 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 9:28:41 AM Ignore cricket48750 Report Abuse Saw this one last week
Sethyl Champion Author Miami Posts:1,733 Points:373,465 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 9:24:24 AM Ignore Sethyl Report Abuse i'm not interested in them. too much cost in moving and too much effort/time getting them places.
nskmda Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:1,270 Points:785,030 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 9:21:49 AM Ignore nskmda Report Abuse repost? or system's issue?
scrossi Champion Author Indiana Posts:3,864 Points:1,044,490 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 9:20:15 AM Ignore scrossi Report Abuse Old article.
2parrots Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:1,536 Points:342,290 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 9:08:28 AM Ignore 2parrots Report Abuse 4 days & getting tired
pilotmass Champion Author Boston Posts:1,803 Points:498,310 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 9:07:10 AM Ignore pilotmass Report Abuse Perhaps people don't want to own a home anymore. We're all going to end up like gypsies roaming the US in search of a quick hook up (for the RV-keep your dirty mind to yourself)!
BarrieNissanman Rookie Author Barrie Posts:59 Points:100,000 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 9:07:10 AM Ignore BarrieNissanman Report Abuse We're parked at a seasonal site, best of both worlds, 35 min. drive from home to get away camping plus save on wear & tear of not pulling a trailer.
Zonk Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,461 Points:2,098,015 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 9:00:50 AM Ignore Zonk Report Abuse Look into leasing/renting an RV unit.
Jakster All-Star Author Allentown Posts:970 Points:469,565 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 8:59:33 AM Ignore Jakster Report Abuse Who can afford to fuel these gas guzzlers? You're better off driving the family sedan, staying in a nice hotel, and dining out - still cheaper and more comfortable than purchasing, maintaining, and fueling an RV.
HATinMUNDY Champion Author Michigan Posts:1,662 Points:759,895 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 8:59:25 AM Ignore HATinMUNDY Report Abuse Very old news...
dabayer Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:2,731 Points:621,030 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 8:58:15 AM Ignore dabayer Report Abuse Cheaper to rent than buy, UNLESS you're out there all the time.
AcuraTSX Champion Author Ohio Posts:5,472 Points:2,178,130 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 8:57:48 AM Ignore AcuraTSX Report Abuse More than 1% buyers.
RoadhogMA Champion Author Boston Posts:4,864 Points:1,026,325 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 8:57:18 AM Ignore RoadhogMA Report Abuse OK .
peapaw Champion Author Ohio Posts:4,020 Points:684,770 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 8:56:53 AM Ignore peapaw Report Abuse ok
Holly123 Champion Author Charlotte Posts:3,182 Points:786,210 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 8:55:54 AM Ignore Holly123 Report Abuse Yesterday's news.
maske_2222 Champion Author Manitoba Posts:7,422 Points:1,500,005 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 8:55:53 AM Ignore maske_2222 Report Abuse Ok.....
PathTrack Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:1,201 Points:134,545 Joined:Jan 2005	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 8:55:29 AM Ignore PathTrack Report Abuse 3 days running
Jamer Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:8,739 Points:1,632,260 Joined:Jul 2002	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 8:55:06 AM Ignore Jamer Report Abuse Old outdated article.
peanutsMN Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:1,672 Points:382,965 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 8:54:37 AM Ignore peanutsMN Report Abuse Old news
bisonjim Champion Author Florida Posts:1,035 Points:202,250 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 8:52:34 AM Ignore bisonjim Report Abuse Great way to see the country, without the hassles of airline travel, but getting more & more expensive
blah2blah3 Champion Author Houston Posts:2,586 Points:596,970 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 8:51:39 AM Ignore blah2blah3 Report Abuse this old news making rounds again.
Black Wagon Champion Author Illinois Posts:7,291 Points:1,798,020 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 8:50:57 AM Ignore Black Wagon Report Abuse Must be a slow weekend again.
roundtrip100 Champion Author Fort Wayne Posts:1,988 Points:392,950 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 8:50:27 AM Ignore roundtrip100 Report Abuse ok
Hypersonic All-Star Author Maryland Posts:961 Points:846,770 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 8:49:08 AM Ignore Hypersonic Report Abuse hmmm...
ats621 Champion Author Tampa Posts:1,223 Points:303,665 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 8:49:04 AM Ignore ats621 Report Abuse ok
MJIOWA Champion Author Iowa Posts:4,803 Points:1,073,945 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 8:48:37 AM Ignore MJIOWA Report Abuse cool
buzzieNY Champion Author Buffalo Posts:2,872 Points:631,555 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 8:48:34 AM Ignore buzzieNY Report Abuse Old news.
bell05 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,235 Points:1,872,610 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 8:47:38 AM Ignore bell05 Report Abuse Old news.
us30ride Champion Author Fort Wayne Posts:3,310 Points:708,635 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 8:47:21 AM Ignore us30ride Report Abuse The "griswalds" on steriods!
kpacey All-Star Author Oklahoma Posts:593 Points:270,475 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 8:46:44 AM Ignore kpacey Report Abuse Beats pay $100 a night for a hotel
Harry813 Champion Author Iowa Posts:2,980 Points:657,640 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 8:45:21 AM Ignore Harry813 Report Abuse I still enjoy out tent!
Sam195 Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:8,070 Points:1,571,075 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 8:43:37 AM Ignore Sam195 Report Abuse RV travel is a lot of fun. The U.S. has so many interesting places to see, there is never a reason to be bored.
Wizrd03 Champion Author Illinois Posts:8,132 Points:1,628,335 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 8:42:45 AM Ignore Wizrd03 Report Abuse Old News
studebaker1940 Champion Author Tampa Posts:2,490 Points:682,555 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 8:41:03 AM Ignore studebaker1940 Report Abuse People need a cheaper place to live
checkum Champion Author St. Louis Posts:7,576 Points:1,471,115 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 8:39:55 AM Ignore checkum Report Abuse this is getting old
wulf2000 Champion Author Miami Posts:3,017 Points:1,385,530 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2012 8:39:39 AM Ignore wulf2000 Report Abuse Another method to avoid the hassle at the airport.