RV Sales Climb 21 percent for 2010

(Red Deer, Alberta) February 18, 2011 - Today marked the opening of the Red Deer RV Show and Sale at Westerner Park. Attendance is expected to be record breaking due to the increase in annual RV sales figures, demonstrating that sales are up an impressive 21 per cent across the country for 2010.

Go RVing Canada has also recently revealed that total retail sales at RV dealerships in Canada have surged close to pre-recession levels. This represents a very strong outcome for an industry coming out of one of the worst economic downturns in recent history.

A growing number of Canadian families are discovering the fun and flexibility that the RV lifestyle provides, and are taking advantage of continued affordability in the marketplace. RV shows represent a great opportunity for RV enthusiasts and potential buyers to see what their local dealers are offering all under one roof. The Red Deer RV Expo and Sale is sure not to disappoint, with a great selection of new RVs and more than 200 RV units on display.

RV purchase prices have remained stable at the record-low levels, due largely to the strength of the Canadian dollar. "Today's economic climate may be on the road to recovery, but Canadians are still looking for affordable travel options," said Go RVing Canada spokesperson Angèle Lapointe. "RV vacations represent an extremely economical way for families to travel."

Depending on the RV model, a typical family RV vacation can be up to 75 percent 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 you consider the costs of flights, car rental, hotels and eating out at restaurants.

The Red Deer RV Expo and Sale, boasting all types of RVs from campers, to travel trailers, motor homes and park models, opens today and runs until Monday, February 21st, 2011. Other attractions include an RV lifestyles seminar program and an expanded presence of travel destinations.

For additional show information, visit, http://www.westernerpark.ca/events/info/146/ and for information about the RV lifestyle, a listing of more RV shows in Canada, and other RV-related information, 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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Angèle Lapointe
Go RVing Canada Public Relations
Tel.: 514.458.9660
Media Hotline.: 1.866.470.3528
Email: angele@impactcanada.com