15 Million RVs Expected To Hit The Road Memorial Day Weekend

Above, RVs at the Ely (Nevada) KOA. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

One nice thing about living in rural "horse country" is that I don't have to go fight the crowds at campgrounds this Memorial Day weekend.

The crowds are expected to be larger than last year. So I am staying put!

According to Yahoo Finance:

RESTON, Va., May 24, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nearly 25 million Americans will travel in recreation vehicles this spring and summer, heading to the country’s 18,000-plus campgrounds to enjoy the benefits of an active, outdoor lifestyle with family and friends, according to the latest survey of RV owners by Go RVing and Cvent. 

The annual survey finds that 88% of RV owners plan to use their RVs as much or more than they did last year. Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day are the most popular trip times, with Father’s Day RV outings also popular. This Memorial Day holiday weekend, nearly six million RVs and 15 million people are expected to be on the road. 

“RVing is more popular than ever, and the market remains hot as younger and more diverse people learn how RVing can fit their lifestyles,” said RV Industry Association president Frank Hugelmeyer. “RVs offer unparalleled flexibility to enjoy many different kinds of vacations and outdoor recreation activities. Whatever the activity, RVs are a comfortable and convenient way to escape stress and spend time with friends and loved ones — without breaking the budget.”

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