Why Go RVing?

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Savor the pleasures of travel. Make new friends, or connect with old ones. Visit family. Pursue your passions. As our age increases, so too, do our opportunities to experience all that RVing has to offer. Today’s seniors are zestfully on the go, and RVs can take them wherever their hearts desire. Thousands are part-time RV users, weekend and vacation travelers or seasonal “snowbirds.” Thousands more—some estimates go as high as a quarter of a million—live full-time in their RVs.

Tips for first-time RV buyers

Deciding to buy, and ultimately own an RV can be an exciting moment in your life. Remembering a few simple guidelines can prepare you for the purchase process. Starter RV * When applying for an RV loan, be sure your credit history is where it should be. A credit score of 700 will allow for the best financing. RVs are considered luxury purchases, so lenders are especially cautious.

Back to the basics: Some friendly advice from a seasoned RVer

Traveling, a seasonal home, camping—each RVer chooses how they will enjoy their RV. Even so, there are a few simple steps RVers of all experience levels should follow before going on a trip.

Families benefit from RV vacations

Discover what 30 million Americans already know… recreation vehicles (RVs) offer a fun and affordable way to vacation with the entire family. A vacation, with just a family of four, can become quite expensive. Costs quickly add up; they include: transportation, lodging, and food-let's not forget the entertainment. Amusement park tickets, museum admission, historic tours, boat rentals, all add to vacation expenses.

Turn your RV into a 'classroom on wheels'

Traveling, learning and exploring … your RV can become a classroom on wheels! Turn your RV into both a playground and a classroom for kids while traveling around the state. This year, more families with school-aged children will learn and play like never before. An ever-increasing number of families are making each trip in their RV as much a field trip as a family vacation.

RV driving is different, not difficult

Driving or towing a recreation vehicle (RV) opens up a world of on-the-road travel adventure. It requires no special license and it's easier than many newcomers think. A survey of RV owners by Louis Harris and Associates found that three out of four RV owners do not feel that driving or towing an RV poses any difficulty. In fact, experienced automobile drivers already have the skills to drive a motorized RV. Automatic transmissions, and power brakes and steering are typical.

Despite record high fuel costs, RV vacations remain affordable

The experts are predicting fuel costs will reach $4 a gallon this summer. Don’t let this affect your vacation plans! Even if you factor in higher fuel prices, RV vacations remain the most economical. In fact, A recent study by PKF Consulting found that fuel prices would have to triple for RVing to be more expensive than other forms of travel.

Michigan RV statistics

There are more than 12,000 RV-related businesses in the U.S. with combined annual revenues of more than $37.5 billion. Here are some other notable facts and statistics:

FAQs about Recreation Vehicles (RVs)

Answers to many questions you may have about selecting, purchasing and enjoying your recreation vehicles (RV).