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(Ottawa) July 16, 2009 – A national survey on vacation patterns reveals that RV owners are enjoying more vacation time than the average Canadian. A Go RVing Canada report demonstrated that RV owners take significantly more vacation than average Canadians, a total of 6.9 trips for RVers versus 4.1 for non RVers.

“As summer heats up, it is interesting for our industry to better understand how consumers are benefiting and using our products,” stated Go RVing Canada Spokesperson Alana Fontaine.   “Our research has consistently demonstrated that RV owners are enjoying more time on vacation than other Canadians.  RVs are improving family time and allowing people to travel.”

The vacation patterns were studied as part of a nationwide study conducted by MRP Market Research Inc.  The report was based on over 3,000 responses to a major national internet panel conducted nationwide.

“Our research shows that the image of freedom and convenience translated into actual increased vacation time for RVers," said Fontaine.  “RVs are allowing their owners to get away from it all more than other Canadians.”

Next week, Go RVing Canada will be releasing a major new study on affordability. The study will outline the significant cost savings of RV ownership and vacations versus other forms of travel. In some cases this cost saving amounts to nearly 75%.

For more information on RVing in 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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For more information, please contact:

Alana Fontaine
Go RVing Canada Public Relations
Media Hotline: 1-866-470-3528
Cell: 613-299-4017
Email: alana@impactcanada.com