RVing remains an affordable vacation option for Canadian families

(Ottawa) May 31, 2011, Today, Go RVing Canada released provincial sales data for Alberta and the month of March 2011. The data shows significant gains in retail RV sales for the province. This continues to demonstrate that Canadian families are discovering the fun, freedom and flexibility that an RV vacation provides, and are taking advantage of continued affordability in the marketplace.

RV sales in Alberta are up 15.1 per cent year over year for the first quarter of 2011. “This is great news for the RV industry,” said Go RVing Canada Spokesperson Alana Fontaine. “More and more Canadians all over the country are discovering the fun and flexible travel options that RVing provides, and the best part is, it is extremely affordable.”

While consumer prices in most other industries have been on the increase in recent months with relatively high inflation, RV purchase prices have remained stable at the record-low levels consumers have been enjoying for several years, due largely to the continued strength of the Canadian dollar.

“With our dollar as strong as it is,” continued Ms. Fontaine, “we expect this trend to continue. Affordability drives demand and RV prices have never been better for Canadian consumers looking to experience the RV lifestyle without breaking the bank.”

RVing remains an incredibly affordable vacation option for Canadian families. Depending on the RV model, a typical family RV vacation can be up to 75% less expensive per day than other forms of vacation travel. According to a recent cost-comparison study conducted by PKF Consulting, an RV trip is shown to be more economical when compared to a traditional week's vacation for a family of four, when the costs of flights, car rental, hotels and eating out at restaurants are considered. For more information on RVing and RV shows across Canada, please visit www.gorving.ca.

The Go RVing coalition was formed in 1997, and consists of RV manufacturers, RV dealers and campground operators. The coalition serves as the Canadian RV camping industry ambassador to provide the public and media with information about the benefits of RV travel. The coalition also seeks to enhance consumer information and satisfaction with the RV experience.

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Alana Fontaine
Go RVing Canada Public Relations
Media Hotline: 1-866-470-3528
Email: alana@impactcanada.com