If you're planning a trip, you may notice a certain kind of vehicle on the roadways.
President of the Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association, Phil Ingrassia says half a million RV's sold last year, with Minnesota ranking in the top 10 states for RV buyers. And strong sales aren't just from retirees, Ingrassia says the industry is experiencing a resurgence from younger buyers.
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"There's a lot more remote work," said Ingrassia. "We've seen a big up tick in younger people. All they really need to do is have a good Wi Fi connection and they can work from anywhere. So you've got tech employees, traveling salespeople, all kinds of folks using RV's for remote work."
Although 2021 was a record year, Ingrassia expects sales to slow about 8 percent this year. And it's not necessarily because of higher gas prices. Research by Go RVing and the RV Industry Association shows that when it comes to prices at the pump, people will adjust their road trips, instead of canceling altogether.
"If people are concerned about gas prices, they may go closer to home," he said. "But they still are going to use their RV. They are going to, you know, maybe take that trip to the lake or the Black Hills. They just may not go all the way across the country, but people really, especially after the last two years want to get out."
Research shows fuel prices would need to rise to $5.50 per gallon or more, for people to reconsider RVing.
So pack your coolers and grills and hit the road with family and friends.
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