OKEMOS, Mich.-Michigan RVers still plan on traveling this summer, filling the thousands of campsites across Michigan, despite the hike in fuel prices over the last few years.
The latest Campfire Canvass, a bi-annual survey of RV owners by the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA), reveals that more than a third of RVers say fuel costs will not affect their RV travel plans. Reducing the distance they drive and spending more time in one place are the top ways RV owners will adapt to the prices at the pump.
Even when fuel prices climb, RV trips remain one of the less costly vacations a family can take. Typical RV family vacations are nearly 25 to 75 percent less expensive.
RVing will continue to be one of the most cost effective ways to explore Michigan, allowing you the ability to do anything, and see anything. According to PKF Consulting, a travel and tourism research firm, fuel prices would have to triple for RVing to be more expensive than other forms of travel.
Other findings from the RVIA study:
91 percent of respondents said their RVs would allow them to take more weekend trips or mini-vacations this summer.
80 percent said RVing strengthens family bonds and nearly 73 percent said RVing has resulted in a closer relationship with their spouse.
Almost 70 percent of RVers will be on the road during the summer holidays of Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day.
Current gas prices compared to those of past years would add only $40 to $50 round trip to an RV vacation of 800 miles.
The Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds (MARVAC) is a statewide, non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging growth in the recreation vehicle and private campground industries while contributing to the quality of Michigan tourism. For more information, visit MARVAC's Web site, www.marvac.org. MARVAC, 2222 Association Drive, Okemos, Mich. 48864-5978; 517.349.8881.
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