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Joanne Trealoff and her husband, Dallen, founded Eclipse RV, Inc., in 2003. Eclipse RV manufactures travel trailers and toy haulers. During the early stages of Eclipse RV, the company was producing just eight units a day. Today, Joanne Trealoff’s company is recognized among the largest RV manufacturers on the West Coast. Eclipse RV is growing as the entire RV industry is also growing.
In 2018, 483,672 RV units were shipped across the US. According to the 2019 RVs Move America study commissioned by the RV Industry Association, the RV industry contributed $114 billion to the US economy in 2018. Also, the RV industry created 596,355 jobs and provided $32.2 billion in wages last year.
Here are some indicators why the RV industry keeps on growing.
RVs promote an active and balanced lifestyle. The Harris Interactive survey revealed that RV travels allow RVers to enjoy nature and outdoor activities while relishing their time with family members. RVers said their family bonds became stronger with RV travels.
Owning and traveling in an RV is great value. The PKF Consulting USA report 2014 Vacation Cost Comparison, which factored in fuel and ownership costs, showed that RVers with four family members can save between 27 and 62 percent in vacation costs when traveling in an RV versus staying in a hotel. For just two persons, savings can be between 11 and 48 percent.
Personally owned RVs offer diverse uses. On top of vacation travels, RVs may be used for other activities such as traveling with pets, tailgating, outdoor sports, business, and leisure.
RV travel also allows for shorter trips that are closer to home. Over 90 percent of RVers go on vacation at least two times a year. The research revealed that most RVers would rather stay in campgrounds than constantly be on the road to save on fuel costs and travel time. With over 16,000 campgrounds in the US, RVers can always choose a place that is close to home.
In 2018, 483,672 RV units were shipped across the US. According to the 2019 RVs Move America study commissioned by the RV Industry Association, the RV industry contributed $114 billion to the US economy in 2018. Also, the RV industry created 596,355 jobs and provided $32.2 billion in wages last year.
Here are some indicators why the RV industry keeps on growing.
RVs promote an active and balanced lifestyle. The Harris Interactive survey revealed that RV travels allow RVers to enjoy nature and outdoor activities while relishing their time with family members. RVers said their family bonds became stronger with RV travels.
Owning and traveling in an RV is great value. The PKF Consulting USA report 2014 Vacation Cost Comparison, which factored in fuel and ownership costs, showed that RVers with four family members can save between 27 and 62 percent in vacation costs when traveling in an RV versus staying in a hotel. For just two persons, savings can be between 11 and 48 percent.
Personally owned RVs offer diverse uses. On top of vacation travels, RVs may be used for other activities such as traveling with pets, tailgating, outdoor sports, business, and leisure.
RV travel also allows for shorter trips that are closer to home. Over 90 percent of RVers go on vacation at least two times a year. The research revealed that most RVers would rather stay in campgrounds than constantly be on the road to save on fuel costs and travel time. With over 16,000 campgrounds in the US, RVers can always choose a place that is close to home.
