New Study Confirms Cost-Effectiveness of RV Travel

(Abbotsford, B.C.) September 24, 2009, Go RVing Canada is pleased to announce the opening of the 2009 Snowbird RV Show & Sale in Abbotsford, British Columbia!

Local RV shows and exhibitions are great places for Canadians to find the right RV to suit their lifestyle as there are hundreds of RVs of all models and price points on display.

Go RVing Canada recently released a major new independent Family Vacation Cost Comparison Study. The study found typical family RV vacations to be up to 75 percent less expensive per day than the other types of trips. Several forms of travel were compared and in all cases, RV vacations were more economical than other types of travel, regardless of trip duration, distance, or region of the country where the vacation took place.

“RV vacations represent the most economical way for families to travel and see the beautiful country that we live in,” said Alana Fontaine, Go RVing Canada Spokesperson. “In today’s economic environment, people need to know that RVs represent an adventurous form of travel that is more cost-conscious than any other vacation.”

The comprehensive study, completed by PKF Consulting, took into account every aspect of RV travel and all expenses associated with RVs and other forms of travel, including the cost to own an RV. With purchase prices starting at just $6,000, there is an RV to fit every budget and lifestyle. PKF compared the cost of RV vacations with two other popular forms of travel: driving and staying at hotels, and travelling by air and rental car with hotel accommodations.

“Prices of sample trips were calculated in every region of Canada and in each case, RV vacations were the most cost effective,” added Fontaine. “Regardless of the type of vehicle, nature of the trip or where it happened in Canada, RV travel came out on top every single time in terms of cost efficiency, and by very significant margins.”

The affordability of an RV holiday, combined with the freedom and flexibility that comes along with it, means that families can embark on a truly, adventurous journey together.

The Snowbird RV Show and Sale is Greater Vancouver’s largest fall recreation vehicle show, with over 180,000 square feet of display space, both indoors and outdoors.  The Show runs from Thursday, September 24th to Sunday, September 27th at the Tradex Trade & Exhibition Centre.

For more information on RVing across Canada, please visit www.GoRVing.ca.

The Go RVing Canada 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
1-866-470-3528
613-299-4017
alana@impactcanada.com