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Interest In RVing Grows Exponentially During Coronavirus Pandemic

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By NPT Staff - May 15th, 2020
"Dry" campgrounds in the national parks are easier to land sites at than full-hookup sites/Norris Campground, Yellowstone National Park, NPS/Diane Renkin

The coronavirus pandemic has spurred quite a bit of interest in connecting with nature via RV travel/NPS file

Just as campers are getting antsy about getting back out into campgrounds, so are folks who want to explore the country by RV.

Since early April, RVShare.com, a company that arranges RV rentals between RV owners and the general public, has seen a 650 percent rise in bookings as "long periods of isolation and social distancing have halted most forms of travel" and left people anxious to be on the move again, but with personal safety always in mind.

When planning a trip in the next three months, the overwhelming majority of respondents (93%) want to avoid crowds. This wasn’t always the case. The importance of avoiding crowded places when traveling has increased by 70% since the pandemic started. Additionally, 84% plan to travel with their partner or immediate family instead of friends or extended family. -- RVShare

“RV travel has been a trend steadily on the rise for years due to RV rentals being more accessible than ever thanks to sites like RVshare,” said Jon Gray, CEO of RVshare. “We expect RVs to continue to gain traction as a preferred method of travel while consumers are seeking flexible options and a unique way to experience the outdoors.”

According to the company's data, national parks are the preferred destination of 65 percent of their customers.

Traveler footnote: RVShare.com is a Traveler sponsor.

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