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RVIA - Media - Press Release: RV Vacations Are Least Expensive, Study Finds RV Vacations Are Least Expensive, Study Finds Contact: Ken Sommer Director of Media Relations (703) 620-6003 ext. 304 ksommer@rvia.org -- Fran Connors Barton Gilanelli & Associates (215) 592-8601 fran@bartgil.com -- RESTON, Va. -- Even when fuel prices rise, RV trips remain the least expensive type of vacation, according to a new study comparing vacation costs. PKF Consulting, an internationally recognized consulting firm with expertise in travel and tourism, found that "typical RV family vacations are on average 26 to 74 percent less expensive than other types of vacations studied." Even factoring in RV ownership and fuel costs, the study reveals that RV vacations are more economical than those taken by personal car, commercial airline or cruise ship. "Regardless of gas prices, RV owners still get a bigger bang for their buck when compared to other types of vacations," says Richard Coon, president, Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA). "Affordability is a key reason why RV travel appeals so much to families." PKF analyzed major costs that would be incurred by families taking nine different types of vacations to such popular travel destinations as the Grand Canyon; Orlando, Fla.; Cape Cod; Napa, Calif.; and Alaska. PKF selected three types of RVs typically used by families for vacation purposes–a folding camping trailer, conventional travel trailer and Type C motorhome. "In all cases, RV trips were more economical than other vacations analyzed, regardless of trip duration, distance or region of the country," says Kannan Sankaran, PKF's lead researcher for the study. "Even when fuel prices rise, our data show that each RV vacation would still be significantly less expensive," Sankaran explained. "While fuel costs are a component of the overall vacation cost, fluctuations in fuel prices aren't significant enough to affect a family's decision of whether or not to take RV trips over other types of vacations." According to the study, fuel prices would need to triple to make RVing more expensive for a family of four than other forms of travel. Vacations using a personal car, staying in hotels and eating in restaurants–the least expensive of the non-RV travel options–were found to be 36 percent more costly on average than going by RV. The study showed, for example, that a family of four traveling from Washington, D.C. to Dennis Port, Mass. for 10 days with their folding camping trailer in tow, staying in campgrounds for the local average of $25 per night, would save 54 percent, or $1,696, over the same trip taken by car, staying in hotels averaging $120 per night and eating in restaurants. Taking the same vacation by motorhome would save $974, or 34 percent, over going by car. On a trip from Atlanta to Orlando for a week, a family of four would save $1,658, or 53 percent, by traveling in their motorhome and staying in campgrounds averaging $27 per night, rather than flying, renting a car, staying in hotels averaging $125 per night and eating in restaurants. A week-long family vacation towing a conventional travel trailer from Salt Lake City, Utah to the Grand Canyon compared to the cost of taking the same trip by airline, renting a car and staying in a rental property would be $2,820 or 70 percent less expensive. Shorter getaways were also found to be more economical by RV. For example, a family taking a three-day vacation from Pittsburgh, Pa. to Lancaster, Pa. would save $271–or 31 percent–by towing a conventional travel trailer, rather than going by car, staying in hotels and eating in restaurants. The savings would be even greater–$1,049 or 62.2 percent–for families taking the same trip by motorhome rather than flying. According to PKF, renting an RV is the most affordable way to tour Alaska. The study shows that 14-day RV rentals were less than half the cost of Alaskan all-inclusive cruises, including roundtrip air fare, and 69 percent less expensive than trips involving air fares, car rentals, hotels and restaurants. In addition to major expenditures required from the start to finish of each vacation, PKF factored in an estimated cost of ownership of the RVs analyzed. Research included documenting average ownership periods, residual values, annual days of use, insurance and applicable IRS interest deductions for second-home mortgages. "RV travel offers great value and affordability," says Coon, "but there are other key reasons to travel by RV, too. RVs are a comfortable, convenient, stress-free way to travel, enjoy the great outdoors and spend quality time with family." The PKF study considered only quantifiable economic factors, not the comparative quality of each vacation. As a result, the convenience, flexibility and quality family time cited as major benefits of traveling in an RV could not be addressed. To learn more about RV travel, consumers can order a free "getting-started" DVD or CD-ROM at GoRVing.com or 1-888-Go RVing. They can also surf the website for lists of Go RVing dealers and campgrounds in their area, as well as RV shows, publications, rental sources and clubs. Or write to: RVIA, P.O. Box 2999, Dept. P, Reston, VA 20195. RVIA (rvia.org) is the national association representing more than 550 manufacturers and component suppliers producing approximately 98 percent of all RVs made in the United States. RV Vacations Save Money How going by RV reduces family vacation costs vs. other vacation types, according to a comprehensive study comparing travel expenses to popular U.S. destinations: Vacation Type Itinerary Amount Saved By RV Folding Camping Trailer vs. Car / Hotel Denver to Grand Canyon 54 percent Type C Motorhome vs. Airline / Rental Car / Hotel Atlanta to Orlando 53 percent Travel Trailer vs. Airline / Rental Car / Rental Home Washington, D.C. to Cape Cod 43 percent Vacation Type Trip Duration Transport Mode / Accommodation 3 Days 7 Days 10 Days 14 Days Car towing a Folding Camping Trailer / Campgrounds $508 $1,125 $1,605 $2,317 Light-Duty Truck or SUV towing a Travel Trailer / Campgrounds $623 $1,376 $1,963 $2,837 Motorhome / Campgrounds $647 $1,491 $2,127 $2,996 Personal Car / Hotels or Motels $903 $2,182 $3,125 $4,222 Personal Car or Airplane / Rental Property $1,514 $2,725 $3,570 $4,281 Airplane or Rental Car / Hotels or Motels $1,678 $3,044 $4,406 $5,742 Cruise Ship Vacation NA $9,399 $7,425 $9,053 All-Inclusive Package Vacation NA $5,156 $7,125 $9,285 Source: Leading tourism research firm PKF Consulting. When vacationing by RV, a family of four can spend up to 74 percent less compared to other vacation types. RV vacations were found to offer big savings over travel by car or plane with hotel accommodations or rental properties. Even the most expensive RV trip is one-third the cost of a cruise excursion and one-fifth the cost of an all-inclusive package getaway. For more information, contact RVIA's Ken Sommer at 703/620-6003, extension 304. Back to "RVIA Current News" RECREATION VEHICLE INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION 1 896 Preston White Dr. - P.O. Box 2999 - Reston, VA 20195-0999 - 703/620-6003 - Fax: 703/620-5071

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RVIA - Media: Quotable Sources Quotable Sources RVIA offers a diverse group of RV experts that are available year-round for media interviews. For further information, click here or contact Ken Sommer or Jim Lubinskas at (703) 620-6003, ext. 304 or 347 respectively. Download high-resolution photos . RVIA spokesperson interviews can be arranged by contacting Fran Connors or Jon Tancredi at Barton-Gilanelli and Associates, (215) 592-8601. --- RVIA President David J. Humphreys Recognized travel authority and president of the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) David J. Humphreys is RVIA's chief spokesperson. His well-informed viewpoints on the state of the RV industry and reasons for its success have appeared on television and radio and in newspapers and magazines from coast to coast. As chairman of the board of the American Recreation Coalition, a federation of more than 100 recreation-related companies and associations, Mr. Humphreys also carries notable credentials as a spokesperson on travel industry issues. In recognition of his outstanding efforts in sustaining and enhancing America's outdoor legacy, he was honored with the Sheldon Coleman Great Outdoors Award. Previous recipients include Former President George Bush, National Geographic Society President Gilbert Grosvenor and Former Secretary of Transportation Rodney Slater. RV Historian David Woodworth Displaying any one of his more than two dozen fully restored antique RVs along with a state-of-the art modern counterpart, David Woodworth brings RV history to life. As the world's foremost RV historian, Woodworth traces the remarkable evolution of RV travel from its earliest roots nearly a century ago to the RV phenomenon of today. "RVing has been so popular for so long because it fills one of the most basic human needs – freedom," says Woodworth. "RVing began in the early 1900s because people wanted more travel options than the rail lines offered at the time. Today, people still want choices – the ability to go wherever they want, when they want. An RV enables you to do that because your lodgings travel with you." Brad and Amy Herzog Meet Brad and Amy Herzog, an enthusiastic Generation X couple, and their photogenic toddlers Luke and Jesse. They represent today's newest generation of RV enthusiasts who enjoy the many conveniences and comforts RVs provide to families traveling with young children. Brad is an author who finds inspiration for his writing on the road. He chronicled his RV travel experiences in States of Mind, which soared to No. 2 on Amazon.com's best-seller list following his appearance on ABC-TV's Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. His latest book, Small World , tells the tales of small hamlets with grandiose names such as Rome, Oregon, Moscow, Maine and Cairo, Illinois. "Every small town has wonderful, fascinating and profound stories just waiting to be told," the couple says. "An RV, with its child-friendly features and overall affordability, is the best way to see America up close and find those stories." Acclaimed Mystery Writer Sue Henry Acclaimed mystery author Sue Henry loves talking and writing about RV travel. Henry, who hails from Alaska, has won several prestigious literary awards, and her first book, Murder on the Iditarod Trail , sold over a million copies and was made into a TV movie. Her latest work, Serpent's Trail , features RV adventurer Maxie McNabb, who travels in her motorhome to Colorado to solve a mystery. "I love being able to travel and still be at home," says Henry. "You can relax, or work, in an RV because it's your own space. It's also a great way to meet a lot of interesting people–especially fellow RVers. Some of them have gone into my books, though they'd never recognize themselves." Cinematographer John Holod As an award-winning cinematographer, John Holod spends most of his life on the road, either traveling the world to film a new documentary or presenting travelogues to audiences around the country. Holod travels the way he likes best—in a state-of-the-art motorhome, and he'll explain why. It's not only his home, but also his studio where he edits and produces all of his films. Holod's RV travel documentaries include "Alaska RV Adventures: The Last Great Road Trip," which describes his 1,500-mile RV adventure along the Alaska Highway, and his newest film, "Baja RV Adventure," set in Mexico. His presentations take audiences on breathtaking rides to the most popular RV destinations, with unforgettable images of the scenery and people that make these journeys unique. Authors Marilyn Abraham and Sandy MacGregor After 52 combined years in the corporate fast lane, this husband-and-wife team quit the rat race, purchased a motorhome and took a four-month journey to Alaska that changed their lives. They'll tell you how RVing has simplified their lives and millions of others. "We saw an RV trip as something we could do to take control of our lives. It was the best of all worlds – we had complete freedom to come and go, eat and sleep when and where we wanted, the snack bar was always open and we got to sleep in our own bed. It also allowed us to visit remote areas where no tourist facility existed," says MacGregor. With their own RV travels serving as a catalyst, Abraham authored First We Quit Our Jobs: How One Work Driven Couple Got on the Road to a New Life and The Happy Camper Cookbook . Travel Expert and World-Class RVer Harry Basch For more than 20 years, travel writer Harry Basch has traveled the world in search of the best vacation destinations. But after visiting over 150 countries and taking more than 175 cruises, he'll tell you that RVing is the best way to vacation. "One of the benefits of being a travel writer is I can arrange to go to the most exotic and trendiest destinations in the world for free," says Basch. "But when it's time to take a vacation, I hit the road in my motorhome." Affordability, convenience, flexibility and freedom are just a few reasons why Basch finds RVing so appealing. His enthusiasm for RVing and travel expertise is reflected in Frommer's Exploring America by RV , a 430-page exploration of the United States by RV that he co-authored with his late wife and RV co-pilot Shirley Slater. Back to "For The Media" search | sitemap Recreation Vehicle Industry Association 1896 Preston White Drive, P.O. Box 2999 Reston, Virginia 20195-0999