What Exactly is an RV?
A recreational vehicle is a home on wheels. It is something you drive or tow that allows you to bring along all the comforts of home, including all your gear, no matter where the road takes you.
RVs range from basic to the incredibly opulent. For the most part they all offer cooking, bathroom, sleeping and living areas and come equipped with gas, electricity, lights, heating and cooling systems.
No matter what the amenities, an RV will allow you to get away more often and in greater comfort and style than ever before.
So What is RVing?
We'll let you in on a little secret: RVing is about taking control of your vacations and weekends in a whole new world of freedom and relaxation. Go where you want, when you want, Turn every weekend into a mini-vacation, every trip into a hassle-free escape.
RV Lifestyle Statistics
The top reason given for enjoying the RV life - Freedom to come and go!
- Starting at just $6,000, there's an RV for everyone
- 14% of Canadian households own an RV
- There are over 1,000,000 RVs on the road in Canada
- 67% of RV owners are under the age of 55.
- 40% of RV families have children
- Studies show there is up to a 70% saving during an RV vacation vs. a traditional vacation
- Many RVs can be used throughout the year
- Price range of an overnight full-service campground stay - $25 - $45
- 90% of owners say it is the best way to travel with kids
- 90% of RVers say seeing the country is their top priority
Source: Go RVing Canada Press Release
Canadian Study shows RVing is most affordable vacation type.
With the opening of the 2010 Montreal RV Show tomorrow, Go RVing Canada reports that RV vacations remain the most cost-effective form of travel for Canadians.
Go RVing Canada recently released a cost-comparison study conducted by PKF Consulting, which found that typical RV vacations are up to 75 per cent less expensive per day than any other type of family trip, regardless of trip duration, distance or location.
To add another component of affordability, Go RVing Canada reports that RV prices are at an all time low.
"We are seeing increased activity and sales in our showrooms as the economy recovers," said Go RVing Canada spokesperson Catherine Fortin LeFaivre, "so now is absolutely the right time to buy before prices start rising again."
According to Tourism Quebec, the number of RVers went up 3.9 per cent in 2009, as compared to the previous year. Go RVing Canada expects this trend to continue this season as the RV and travel show season progresses and summer approaches.
Useful RV Websites
There are many Canadian RV websites with articles, advice, directories, forums and resources for RVers plus some US-based sites with other useful RV links.
Class B RV's, Camper Vans & Camping Van Conversions
A useful Forum where users discuss all aspects of Class B Motorhomes and Class B Camping Van Conversions.
Website: www.classbforum.com
Full Time RVer
A resource for full-time RVers and a guide to those who plan to become one. Articles about the RV lifestyle and good tech tips on the care and maintenance of your RV.
Website: www.fulltimerver.com
RV Bookstore
A website with a complete selection of books, eBooks, videos, DVDs and magazines about recreational vehicles and the RV lifestyle.
Website: www.rvbookstore.com
RVers Corner
An all Canadian site on RV maintenance. Free no-nonsense How-to, Where-to and When-to information to keep your RV operating at its best. New items and new articles are being added all the time. Take some time to explore this website ... it is well worth it!
Website: www.rverscorner.com
RV Living
A website for Canadian RVers, with great destinations, much needed advice, and other matters concerning travel with your recreational vehicle. Lots of RV links and an RV Forum.
Website: www.rvliving.net
RVers Online
An online magazine to serve the interests of RVers everywhere.
Website: www.rversonline.org
RVing Families
Geared to RVers who travel with their kids
Website: www.familiesontheroad.com
RVing Women
Members learn about RVing and enjoy a network of support and friendship offered by RVing Women. Rallies, convention, magazine and online forum.
Website: www.rvingwomen.com
RV Sani Dumps and Marine Pump-Outs
Website: www.sanidumps.com
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