(Halifax) March 12, 2009, Go RVing Canada has released official RV price statistics. Across Canada, RV prices are at an eight-year low for Canadian consumers. In November of 2008, the price to purchase a new RV declined for the fourth consecutive month. The average cost to operate an RV has also decreased.

In today’s economic climate, Canadians are increasingly looking for ways to save money and make their recreational dollars go further. Consumer price data from Statistics Canada has shown that the last time RV prices were at today’s level was in early 2001.

“It has not been this easy for Canadians to get into a new RV for a long time,” said Go RVing spokesperson Alana Fontaine, “and on top of the decrease in prices for RVs themselves, gas prices have been cut by more than half in the past year, so operational costs for RVs are also lower than they have been in past years.”

Fontaine explained that there is an RV to fit every lifestyle and budget, and historically low prices further add to the affordability of the RV lifestyle making an RV purchase a realistic opportunity for even more Canadian families.

Even in times of economic uncertainty, RVs offer economy not found in any other vacation options. Depending on the RV model, an RV holiday can save a family of four anywhere between 50% and 70% over the cost of other forms of vacation travel. Including all RV ownership costs such as leasing payments, insurance, maintenance, tires and registration, an RV trip still works out to be more economical when compared to a traditional week's vacation for a family of four, when you consider the costs of flights, car rental, hotels and eating out at restaurants.

“Consumers want to stretch their dollars in tough times, and RV vacations are a great way to do that,” said Fontaine. “The fact that prices are lower than they have been in eight years means RVing will appeal to an even broader cross section of Canadians, regardless of their age or income.”

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.

The Atlantic Outdoor Sports & RV Show runs from Thursday, March 12 to Sunday, March 15 at Exhibition Park in Halifax. Exhibitors will showcase the industry’s latest innovations in all types of RVs from small light weight trailers, to Class A motorhomes and everything in between.

For more information on RV Shows and RVing 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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For more information and to set up an interview, please contact:
Alana Fontaine
Go RVing Canada Public Relations
Media Hotline: 1.866.470.3528
Cell: 613.299.4017
Email: Alana@impactcanada.com