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March 20, 2020
At Bucars RV, we’re here to help with all of your RVing needs. From service to sales, and advice on how to make camping memories that will last a lifetime, Bucars RV just north of Calgary has you covered!
To educate you about the latest camping trends, the RV industry, and how people are enjoying their RVs, we’ve created a handy guide that highlights interesting and informative RV statistics for RV owners.
We hope you enjoy this guide, and that it provides some value to help you make some educated decisions about RVing!
One thing we’ve always found interesting is how differently people enjoy camping. Some camp alone, some take their friends and families on camping trips, and everything in between.
We’ve found some awesome statistics about how often Canadians go camping, what kind of criteria they use to decide where they go camping, what they enjoy doing when they go camping, and who they create camping memories with.
Take a look at the stats below:
Here are some awesome statistics about how often Canadians go camping. It was incredible to hear that most Canadian RV campers go camping at least three times per year! The majority of campers also want to camp more often next year. Who wouldn’t want to get out camping more often if they could?
Here are some interesting stats about how RVers select a spot to go camping. We all camp a little bit differently, it is interesting to see what some people prioritize when picking a campground!
These statistics show that people are picking a spot to camp for the overall experience that the campsite delivers over just the amenities and features. Here’s a list of what people look for in a camping destination:
Many campers don’t just camp for the sake of staying in their RV for the entire trip. Campers like going out to do things or use their RVs as a home base for other activities!
Here are some interesting stats about what Canadian campers choose to do while on a camping trip:
Another interesting topic is who campers are choosing to go camping with. Given the stats below, it can be concluded that the vast majority of campers are choosing to go camping with their families.
Camping in an RV is a great way to make memories that will last a lifetime with the people that matter the most to you. Regardless of who you choose to go camping with, it’s a great way to spend quality time with your favourite people.
Here are some detailed demographic statistics about North American RV campers! It’s interesting to see who is going camping and get some insight as to what kind of lifestyle they may have.
Stats show that the majority of first time campers were Millennials, nearly half of RV camping households earn $25,000 to $74,999 per year, the number of camping households grew by over a million people in the last year, and the majority of camping households have children.
The stats below are almost everything you could want to know about the people that go camping in North America!
It’s always interesting to see how far people will go for their camping trips and where their camping adventures take them!
Statistics show that nearly a quarter of Canadian RV campers like camping close to home by travelling less than 50 miles for a camping trip, and over a quarter prefer a long haul, travelling over 200 miles for a camping trip. That’s quite the spectrum!
A large number of Canadian campers also love camping in national or provincial campgrounds. Statistically, we really are quite an adventurous bunch when it comes to our RV camping trips! Here are some cool stats about where Canadian campers are going on their camping trips:
Here are a group of stats that we found really interesting. We do our best to stay on top of the latest camping trends and purchasing habits of Canadian RVers so that we can have the best RV inventory possible. We want to be sure we have the perfect RV in stock for you and your family so you can hit the road and enjoy your next camping adventure.
Although there are a lot of folks out there that camp in a tent, cabin, or something similar, there are still quite a few that love RV camping. Of those that prefer RV camping, motorhomes are the most popular type of RV for Canadian campers.
The preferences seem to differ slightly for Travel Trailers and Fifth Wheels for families of different sizes, but motorhomes still come out on top! If you are looking for any of these RV body types, Bucars RV has you covered! We have plenty of each in stock at our RV dealership just north of Calgary.
The RV industry is booming! Year after year, the RV industry creates hundreds of jobs for Canadians and contributes a significant amount to the Canadian economy.
This comes from RV manufacturing, sales, service, products, and other expenditures that are directly related to purchasing or owning an RV. Given that RVs are a sizeable investment, the RV industry is also responsible for a number of RV loans from various financial institutions.
We’ve collected a list of stats about the RV industry and its contribution to the Canadian economy. We love being a part of this exciting industry and cannot wait to see what it will become in the future! Here are some RV industry statistics to educate you about the impact the industry has on the economy.
Although many RVs are manufactured elsewhere, there are still a substantial number of RVs and RV related products being manufactured in Canada. The CRVA released a report about the magnitude of impact the Canadian RV Manufacturing industry has on the Canadian economy.
You’ll be happy to know that Canadian RV manufacturing contributes a significant amount to the Canadian economy as well! This industry creates many employment opportunities and a ton of tax revenue for the Canadian economy. Here are some interesting stats about the contributions it makes:
One of the other ways the RV industry contributes to the Canadian economy is through retail and service-related expenditures. Even those that do not purchase new RVs every year end up buying RV-related products and servicing their RVs.
Here are some interesting statistics about the contributions made to the Canadian economy by RV retail and service-related expenditures:
Here are some interesting statistics about camping in Alberta and the campers within our wonderful province.
It’s fascinating to see what tendencies RV owners in Alberta have, what kind of camping trips they go on, which RVs they prefer, and a bit more information about the campgrounds available in Alberta.
We love camping in Alberta. It’s what we’re all about! We’re proud to be here to support Albertans and help them get everything they need for their camping adventures.
From new and used RV sales, to parts, service, and even just tips to make your next camping experience the best one yet, Bucars RV dealership is here to help with all of your Alberta RV needs.
Here are some cool Alberta RV ownership statistics! Did you know our province, although smaller than some of the other Canadian provinces, accounts for nearly a quarter of Canadian RV sales? That’s a pretty impressive figure!
It’s no secret that Albertans love camping. Given the stats below, it seems that they enjoy camping in Travel trailers the most. Even cooler, 19% of households in Alberta own RVs. Here are some stats about RV ownership in Alberta:
Now that we’ve established that many Albertans own RVs, how often do they use them? It turns out, quite a bit! The average RV owning household makes 3-4 trips per year. It seems like a lot of Albertans are long weekend warriors!
Albertans make over a million camping trips annually, and they normally camp in a provincial park. It’s one of their favourite leisurely activities! Here are some more cool stats about how often Albertans are camping and where they’re going for their camping trips:
How many campgrounds have you been to in Alberta? Many of us complain when a campsite is booked up for a weekend. With over 600 campgrounds in Alberta alone and 40,000 campsites, you can find a spot to camp somewhere in our beautiful province if you look hard enough!
Here are some awesome stats about the incredible campgrounds in Alberta and some of the great features they have for their guests.
One of the great things about Alberta is that we are close to so many other cool locations outside of our wonderful province. Although we have plenty of beautiful campgrounds and campsites, some Albertan RV owners choose to adventure elsewhere.
Another interesting fact about RV campers in Alberta is that Fifth Wheel owners tend to spend more nights camping on average compared to owners of other RV body types. In our mind, as long as you’re out camping and having a good time, we’re happy! Here are some interesting stats about the camping tendencies RV owners in Alberta have:
Because we have an incredible selection of RVs, we often get customers coming from BC to purchase an RV from us. Many campers in Alberta also take trips to BC with their RVs during the camping season as well. We thought you would appreciate some camping stats from our sister province as well!
Residents in BC love camping just as much as Albertans! Over three-quarters of BC residents are planning on taking a camping trip in the next two years. Even if they don’t camp yearly, BC residents do their best to get out camping every now and again.
Even if you’re not a dedicated camper, we love seeing people out camping. Here are some stats about how frequent BC campers get out camping:
In terms of the number of camping trips that BC residents take in a year, there is a pretty even distribution for how often they get out! It’s interesting to see that the largest proportion of campers camp 8-14 nights per year. That’s more camping than the Canadian average! With so many beautiful places to camp in BC, can you blame them? Here’s how much camping BC residents do annually by percentage:
Interestingly, RV owners in BC seem to be pretty even in terms of those with towable RVs and those that are using motorhomes for their RV camping adventures. Here are some stats about what type of RVs BC residents are camping in:
Although RV sales and travel account for a large proportion of RV expenditures, a fair amount of expenditures come from the cost of owning an RV in general. Things like storage, insurance, maintenance, and accessories make up a significant amount of RV related expenditures as well! Here are some stats about non-travel related RV expenditures:
Maintenance is a big part of owning an RV. Although newer RVs come with warranties, every RV needs to be winterized, and parts will wear out as you own your RV. To give you an idea of what RV ownership could cost, we have rounded up some statistics on what RV ownership costs for some individuals.
RVs, motorized or towable, need to be maintained just like every other vehicle on the road! This is to ensure they are safe for the road and to keep everything working properly on the inside. Keep in mind, the more you use your RV, the more maintenance it will need. Although it costs money to maintain your RV, it’s better to spend the money on maintenance that could prevent a costly repair! To give you an idea of what the average RV owner should budget for maintenance, we’ve found some helpful rv maintenance statistics:
As stated above, RV repairs can be expensive! Sometimes, even RVs that are meticulously maintained will need repairs and parts replaced in their lifetime. To give you an idea of what it can cost to replace various parts of your RV, we’ve found a helpful list of stats to outline the cost of some common repairs:
Are you looking to make the switch to being a full-time RVer? Living in an RV can be great, depending on your lifestyle! How great would it be to have home be wherever you park your RV? Although many want to live in an RV, some people do not realize what it costs to live in an RV full time. To give you an idea of what it costs to live in an RV compared to a regular home, we’ve come up with a list of statistics based on average full-time RV living expenses:
For those of you that are looking to purchase your first RV and are wondering how much they cost, we’ve found some interesting stats! We understand that purchasing a brand new RV may not be the right fit for everyone making their first foray into RV ownership, but here is a range of what you can expect to pay for different types of RVs. As you may have expected, there are some other inherent costs to RV ownership. Here are some RV cost statistics that outline what you can expect when purchasing your first RV:
At Bucars RV, we are proud to carry RVs from some of the best manufacturers in the RV industry! We thought you might find it interesting to see how many RV manufacturers are out there in the world. Although there are over 100 RV manufacturers in North America, we are proud to sell RVs from Coachmen, Forest River, K-Z, Inc., Newmar, Tiffin Motorhomes, and Venture RV. If you want to know more about any of these awesome manufacturers, contact our sales team! Here is some info about the RV manufacturers out there and other related RV manufacturer statistics:
That’s a wrap! We hope you’ve found these statistics informative and helpful. These should help educate you a bit more about the world of camping and RVs, and give you enough information to make an educated decision about RVs and camping!
For all of your RV and camping related needs, take a trip to Bucars RV Dealership just north of Calgary. Our friendly RV experts will help you get whatever you’re looking for. Whether you are shopping for a new RV, are in need of service, or just some parts and accessories, our experts can help you find exactly what you’re looking for.
We’re here to help you make camping memories with your family that will last a lifetime and help you prepare for your next camping adventure. Let us show you why we are a refreshingly different RV dealership!
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