The outdoor lifestyle is proving popular during the economic downturn, according to an article in the Financial Times.
"We have lots of RV parks where occupancy rates are up 13 to 14 per cent on last year," said Cheryl Smith, of the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds, which represents more than 3,700 sites across the US. “People might not be able to afford to fly or stay in hotels but they’re all remembering that RV in the backyard, dusting it down and taking to the road.”
The article says that in our high-tech age of multiple distractions, families sometimes need to turn to a second home, often on wheels, in order to reconnect with each other.
The classic lines of the 1960s Airstream trailer are in hot demand. Celebrities with Airstreams include Tom Hanks, Andy Garcia, Sean Penn, Sandra Bullock, David Duchovny, Brad Pitt, Matthew McConaughey and director Tim Burton. And Pamela Anderson added a stripper pole, ceiling mirrors and shag pile carpeting to hers.
The article also says that a lot of baby boomers are taking to the open road. "France, Spain, Italy and Portugal are the most popular destinations but a lot are also now heading to Scandinavia and Holland and even Australia and New Zealand, where they will rent motorhomes.”
Video: Airstream production and performance, with footage of founder Wally Byam
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I have been General Manager of Motorhome Republic, the operators of this website, for 4 years and with the company for 6 years starting as a Sales / Account Manager. Previous roles have included account manager and software architect for a web design firm, advertising sales across multiple media and television production. I’ve been lucky enough to go Motorhoming several times in Canada, USA and New Zealand so far and grew up going on caravanning holidays with Mum and Dad. The value and freedom Motorhoming offers are its two main drawcards for me. That and the envy on the other campers’ faces when you pull into a State Park campground with no hook ups in a 31’ Class C with double slide outs, on board generator, side awning, exterior entertainment unit and smoker unit for a 10kg salmon caught earlier that day.
I have been in the Motorhome industry for the best part of 6 years and with Motorhomes Republic for the last 18 months. I previously worked for the largest Motorhome rental company in the world as the New Zealand Sales Account Manager. I’ve traveled the length and width of New Zealand in many different categories of Motorhomes, in fact I don’t think there is a main state highway I haven’t driven. The love I have for Motorhomes is one of freedom and flexibility, doing what I want when I want. If I have a hankering for a cup of coffee in a beautiful scenic spot simply stop boil and enjoy….
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