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Originally Posted by schreinertms
One of the studies I find most interesting is that since the mid to late 90's, the number of active RV owners has not changed. They assume that that means just as many folks are bailing on RV'ing once they experience the frustration as are entering the RV'ing world. I know from owning an RV (12+) since the 70's that this one is my last. Once its gone, my wife and I will completely convert from RV'ers to hotel'ers. I will not miss the stress of owning an RV.
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That's not what I read. I know I read one study that indicated that there were a million new RV owners from 2005 to 2011, going from I think 8 million homes with RVs to 9 million.
A quick google shows that that trend is continuing or increasing.
YEAR RV SHIPMENTS
2016 430,691
2015 374,246
2014 356,735
2013 321,127
2012 285,749
2011 252,300
The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association: Business Indicators
That's a massive increase in units shipped per year.