| | - Gas Prices. With gas prices well over $1.00 less per gallon than last year, people are hitting the highway. Road trips, family vacations and national holidays are all reasons people are jumping back into their RVs.
- Entertainment. During times of recession the entertainment industry stays fairly stable. People want an escape. With concerts and festivals taking place across the country, taking the RV to listen to music, head to Burning Man, or hit the backcountry is a great way to see the country.
- Convenience. Some compare motorhomes to having all the comforts of home. Taking an RV is an easy way to pack needed items for any occasion, not to mention, kids and pets.
- Economy. While the recession isn’t over, spending is beginning to increase, albeit frugally. RVing has proven to be cheaper for families than the cost of airfare and hotels. Not to mention, RVing is a ’greener’ way of traveling than traditional holidays.
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"RVing is part of the American psyche, and that just doesn’t die in a recession," says Clint Ethington of Pedata RV. "We always knew the industry would pick back up and now we’re seeing the numbers to prove it."
