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Just out of curiosity ---
A recent survey by the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) found that:
Half of all RVers will travel 20 days or more between Labor Day and the first day of spring, and a quarter will spend a month or more on the road. Ninety-two percent of RVers plan at least one RV trip this fall and winter.
Three-quarters of RV owners plan to go camping in the great outdoors and nearly half will go in search of fall colors on foliage tours. One-third will visit flea markets. Harvest festivals are popular, attracting another one-third, and 28 percent will go hunting or fishing with their RV. Shopping at outlet malls and antique shops is on the agenda for about a fifth of RV owners. Twelve percent will use their RV to support their favorite football team this fall, driving to games for tailgate parties.
Where do RVers stay during their cold-weather travels? They mentioned state parks and forests more than any other destination, followed, in order of preference, by sites near mountains, RV resorts (See: ACCOMMODATIONS & SERVICES for each Idaho region on this site), national parks/forests, beaches, historical sites, cities/metropolitan areas and theme parks. Forty percent of RVers will use their RV to visit family and friends during the holidays.
Would-be RV vacationers can receive a free color brochure full of RV, campground and trip-planning information by calling 1-800-47-SUNNY, toll-free, or by writing to RVIA, P.O. Box 2999, Reston, VA 20195-0999.
RV FUN FACTS
Favorite activities during fall RV travel, and the percentage of RV owners who say they plan to enjoy them:
- Camping 74%
- Hunting/fishing 28%
- Foliage tours 43%
- Shopping at outlet malls 23%
- Flea markets 32%
- Antiquing 19%
- Harvest festivals 31%
- Football/sporting events 12%
Favorite destinations:
- State parks/forests 60%
- Beaches 32%
- Mountains 38%
- Historical sites 24%
- RV resorts 36%
- ities 16%
- National parks/forests 35%
- Theme Parks 7%
Favorite activities during winter RV travel:
- Shopping 21%
- Snowmobiling 8%
- Skiing 9%
- Ice fishing 6%
Where RVers camp when using their RV as a ski chalet:
- At nearby campground 66%
- In chalet/condo driveway 5%
- At ski lodge parking lot 44%
- Other 11%
Average dollars saved per day using RV to go skiing: $85
Number of cups of hot chocolate RVers expect their families to drink while using their RV this fall and winter: 31.5
Percentage of RVers who respect the environment by:
Cleaning their campsites thoroughly: 94%
Observing campground quiet hours: 90%
Recycling bottles and cans: 83%
Using natural shade instead of air conditioning: 71%
Using earth-friendly cleaning supplies: 70%