Fun Facts About RVs

Did you know that RV ownership is at an all-time high? That's right, in 2021, 11.2 million households now own one, an increase of 62 percent over the last two decades.

We've put together a list of interesting facts about RV camping that we know you'll find interesting. And remember, if you're in the market for a new RV, we are happy to help you set yourself free in a Crowder RV!

• The average age of an RV owner is 49
• The average camper travels 190 miles to go camping
• There are more than 7,000 RV dealerships in the U.S.
• The average RV owner spends from 28 to 35 days per year using their RV
• 500,000 RVs are sold each year
• RV owners, on average, put about 4,500 miles on their RV each year
• The most popular place for RVers to visit is Yosemite National Park
• More than 40 million Americans go camping sometime during a year
• RV owners use it about 30 days a year on average
• Generation X and Baby Boomers make up the most significant segments of the RV industry. Households in the 35-54 age demographic are the most likely to own an RV in the U.S.
• Almost half of all campers choose to camp in state parks
• The first motorized campers were built in 1910 – and they didn't have bathrooms. In the 1930s, RVs FINALLY came equipped with beds, electricity, water, and dinettes
• A recent survey found that for a family of four, traveling by RV on vacation can save 23-59 percent on vacation costs.
• Ninety-four percent of all RVers travel with 2-7 people.
• In the U.S., the RV industry creates $50 billion in economic impact annually.
• Roughly 25 percent of campers in the United States are under the age of 18.
• About 54 percent of RV owners bring their pets with them when they travel.
• Indiana is responsible for 80 percent of the nation's manufactured RVs
• About 1 in 5 Americans say they prefer to take a hiking/trekking vacation that involves RV camping

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