The RV industry’s revenue is about $14.7 billion a year. Here are some other notable facts and statistics:
In 2008, Michigan RV sales totaled 10,591 units.
According to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, there are over 1,200 licensed campgrounds, which represents more than 80,000 campsites. Nationwide, there are more than 16,000 public and private campgrounds.
A study by Michigan State University shows that 10 percent of all pleasure travelers in Michigan are campers.
Last year, national RV wholesale shipments totaled 237,000.
Approximately 8.2 million American households now own an RV — a 16 percent increase since 2001 and a 64 percent gain since 1980. And, two-thirds of all RV owners plan to purchase another RV.
By 2010, RVs will be owned by 8.5 million households, outpacing overall U.S. household growth of six percent, the Michigan study forecasts.
Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) estimates there are as many as 30 million RV enthusiasts nationwide, including RV renters.
The RV rental business is a $350 million industry, according to the U.S. Census of Retail Trade and the RV Rental Association. There are more than 460 RV rental outlets across the country.
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