Millennials Fuel The RV Boom

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Millennials Fuel the New RV Boom

With the summer season drawing near and outdoor sites beckoning, most people are either purchasing or putting a down payment fon a new travel trailer.

Newbie recreational vehicle buyers are anticipated to push sales to a whole new record level this year, the highest since the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association started keeping track of sales in 1979. Manufacturers plan to ship 446,000 RVs in 2017, up 3.6% from previous year’s which was as well a record.

But even more inspiring for the manufactures is the age of the buyers. Sales are increasingly being driven by young enthusiasts looking for inexpensive, functional vacation travel, not only retired people trying to tour the country in motor homes. Experts say that reduced gas prices, favorable interest rates and a heightened interest in the outdoors makes more People see this as a good time to buy an RV. RVs exploit Americans’ values and desires to go outdoors, experience nature and see their families in a way that doesn’t hurt their wallets.

Trailers constitute a huge portion of this growth, right now accounting for 87% of the units marketed. Buyers are almost always Millennials, those in their 20s or early 30s, and many young couples who don’t have children yet. Baby Boomers, by comparison, buy motor homes more as a life-altering option, one that will take up most of their time after retirement.

This wave of new buyers want recreation without investing greatly. They want to go camping on weekends, but not be so committed that it’s a lifestyle change.

That’s the reason a lot of newly wedded couples buy a trailer rather than a motor home. Travel trailers are easier to use than motor homes and they are two or three times less expensive. But despite this -most of them still want an RV that could endure weekend trips and hold their dogs, as well as an option that will hold up well over the next few years.

Even when consumers do turn to motor homes, they’re looking at the smaller ones; more and more customers are continually showing interest in the 21- to 24-foot models.

One additional factor in the latest growth trend is the fast-improving economy. RV sales have improved steadily since the 2008 financial crisis, when they took a nosedive to a 17-year low after peaking in 2006. At the moment, the association anticipates the overall retail worth of all RVs sold in 2017 would be $18.5 billion — and RV manufacturers say the rise in demand has made it hard to keep up.

A good number of RV plants are running at full capacity, taking up production incrementally; so as to meet demand.

For most first-time RV buyers, the target is more on the short term. Many even hope to make use of their new trailer to drive to barbecue competitions and delight in the outdoors around their neighborhood. This means that summer — along with the great freedom and pleasure that comes with it — is just an RV purchase away!

Is Renting An RV For The Summer A Good Idea?

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Is Renting an RV for the Summer a Good Option?

Summer isn’t over yet! But, it is surely on its way out, so if hitting the road with your loved ones in tow is something you want to do – then it’s time to get started, especially if your road trip dream is an RV tour!

An RV road trip makes the perfect option for those who desire a vacation on-the-go. Even though renting an RV is not always cheap, getting one will handle both your accommodations and transportation needs. You’ll be positioned to save money on food as you can cook in the RV.

Give some thought to what is important for you during your vacation

Do you require a peaceful and serene experience? Are you comfortable roaming about just one destination for an extended period time? do you crave the convenience of making your own meals? Would you rather opt for your own mobile space – rather than a nightly hotel rooms?

If your response was a passionate YES to all the questions above, then an RV Rental is most likely a go for your summer holiday. An RV road trip really can afford you some money-saving benefits when you stay in one place for a longer time, as you save in fuel and hotel expenses. Additionally, cooking in your RV or over a campfire is a potential money saver!

Good RV Road Trips Calls for the Right Mindset

You’re not in a hurry. You’re not in a hurry…The great thing about RV vacations is the easy-going pace. Plan a route that takes you along scenic byways and off the interstate. Make an itinerary that guarantees less distance and more pit stops. Generally, it’s more affordable to rent and return your RV in the same city. Put simply, travel in a loop rather than in point A to point B style.

In case you have any concerns about a road trip that is all RVing all the time, it’s highly recommended you drive to your destination first and then rent the RV.

Don’t be scared to think outside the box with RV travel, and create a winning combination that works well for you and your family.

Remember, as with any road trip – it’s all about the journey and the memories you make as you go along!

Weird Things About Full-time RVing

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The 7 Weirdest Things About Full-Time RV Life

To most people, the idea of living full time in an RV seems crazy. People who out-of-the-blue choose to give up their homes – to pull up stakes and hit the road with the purpose of living and traveling in their rigs full time, are clearly “out of the box” thinkers – ready to take risks. Although it might not be for everybody, it’s a nomadic lifestyle full of adventure as well as challenges and a constantly changing scene.

Here is a list of some of the biggest adjustments you’ll need to make – and the things about living on the road that may seem just plain weird!

1.) Waking up each day and needing to remember where you are!

If you are living somewhere for a week or less – especially if it’s a one-night stopover somewhere – it’s would certainly be a confusing moment stepping out of the door in the morning and re-adjusting to an entirely new environment, particularly if you arrived late the previous day. A lot of your mornings will start on a surprise note, i.e. you could wake up and discover you are living next to a lake today!

2.)  You are not on a perpetual vacation – you are just living as locals on a temporary basis.

Most times it feels far different from a vacation, where you would have a hotel room, eat meals at restaurants and not work, but with full time living you’ll spend most of your days at home cooking and doing some domestic tasks before going out to see local sights.

3.) You’ll never know where anything is in an area unless you stay a while!

You’ll have to research or ask someone where things are, unless you drive past them and still remember their locations. Anytime you pull into a new place, you will have to quickly memorize everything you see: grocery stores, gas stations, post offices, Red-Box for movie rentals – and so on.

4.) You’ll always have new neighbors.

One advantage to this is you’ll not have to deal with bad neighbors for more than a few days, but it’s also hard to see new friends come and go so quickly. You’ll meet some amazing friends –each has an interesting story to tell, and you’ll only get to be in their company for a little while.

5.) Moving is no longer so stressful or expensive.

Moving is one time-consuming and costly process that most people don’t want to do – but not anymore when you are on a rig. Most of the barriers you used to have are gone now. If you get to a new area and don’t like it – you’ll just move on. If you get somewhere and love it, you can stay longer if you want!

6.) Even though you’re surrounded by the great outdoors, you’ll still have to force yourselves to go outdoors at times.

It’s sometimes difficult to get over the “office mentality” of keeping yourself inside all day, thanks to many years spent working in offices. Working outside can be hard, It’s nearly impossible to see your computer screen, it’s windy, and there are insects and distractions all around.

7.) Being afraid to stay in your RV home during a bad storm.

Your real “sticks and bricks” house could be invincible against the great outdoors, but after seeing a storm up close in your RV – you would probably consider heading for higher ground. At a campsite you could literally see a large tree limb fall with a huge crash that might crush an RV. You could also be close to bodies of water in heavy rain that might flood and sweep you away.

Fun TIps For Glamping

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10 Fun Tips for Glamping with the Family

What Is Glamping?

When you were a youngster, you probably had that great experience, where you spent a great deal of time outside making new friends and toasting marshmallows late at night. But – the idea of walking across a field in mid night to go to the outhouse, and feeding on baked beans for several nights might have put you off of camping. Yet you know your kids want to go. So what on earth can you do?

Well, glamping – or “glamorous camping” – is the ideal option. It allows you and your youngsters to enjoy all the pleasures and happy moments of camping with comfortable beds, excellent cooking and good restrooms.

Here are a few tips to help make luxury camping with the family great.

  1. Decide on a great location

The number one thing you must decide is the place you want to glamp. You don’t want to drive to your glamping site to discover it’s in the middle of nowhere and there’s almost nothing fascinating for the children to do. Ensure your preferred destination has beautiful beaches, water parks and zoos and that are a short drive off from your glamping site.

  1. Pack plenty of clothes

Regardless of the season of year, you’re surely going to require lots of clothes for your glamping trip. The kids will be running around outside nearly all day, so they’re surely going to get soggy, muddy and dusty. The climate can sometimes be unpredictable; so you must make sure you’ve got clothing to accommodate all eventualities.

  1. If you’re planning to cook, stick to one pot

Several glamping tents have great cooking facilities, which mean you can cook more than baked beans on toast! While you can take advantage of your wood-burning stove, do not forget that you are having a vacation, therefore you shouldn’t concentrate too much on meals throughout the day.

  1. Take friends as well as family

Glamping needn’t have to be just a family affair! If you’re best friends with the parents of your children’s closest school mate, you may want to invite them? The kids can sometimes keep each other busy in the evenings, and you’ll have a buddy to share a glass of wine with. You don’t really need to stay in the same tent or maybe even take part in the same daily routines, but a shared meal later in the day would really be a great thing for both you and your children.

  1. Enjoy your tent/glamping site

Some days, you probably will not want to go to the beach or into town, and that’s fine. Delight in your glampsite’s facilities or stick around in your lovely, fully-furnished tent. If it’s a wet day, you could sit by the warm stove and have fun playing Monopoly, or if the sun’s out, you could host a Barbecue while the kids play tennis.

  1. Be as creative as possible

Glamping is one of the best chances to get creative. While you’re out and about in the great outdoors you can actually allow your creativity to loose itself. Your kids will love to work out their own fun and games. They can use natural materials that surround them to build dens and secret camps. Most parents might enjoy participating too.

  1. Get back to nature

It easy and exciting to go back to nature while you’re amongst it. From your tent you can explore the serene environment and woodlands – marveling at the simpler things in life. Let children get inspired by the natural colors in the trees. You can show them how to make something from all the wonderful things they find.

  1. Don’t forget the marshmallows!

Finally, marshmallows are important for a fruitful glamping trip – that fire pit isn’t exclusively for telling scary stories or singing songs. Glamping is a great way for your children to feel the great outdoors with all the creature comforts of home. Plus you won’t need to worry about getting a bad back, or strolling half a mile to find the toilet in the dark.