Go RVing RV Owner Demographic Profile: Park Model RVs

The Go RVing RV Owner Demographic Profile is the most comprehensive study of RV ownership ever conducted, providing deep insights and perspectives on the demographics and ownership habits of RV Owners, Former RV Owners, and RV Intenders. The study identified seven distinct clusters based on RV owners’ unique motivations, needs, and habits. It also offers a breakdown of the different types of RVs and a study of which demographics tend to prefer different types of RVs.

Today we are looking at the demographics of owners of park model RVs, which are owned by 1% of RVers. Unlike more traditional RVs, park models are designed to stay in one place for longer periods of time, typically purchased and owned by campground operators.

For individual RV purchasers, young families make up 14% of park model owners, with 31% being first time owners. 21% are millennials and Gen Zers. Park model RVs owners spend the bulk of their vacation time (57%) using their RV, typically in the summer months (84%), followed by fall (77%), spring (34%), and winter (33%).

Alongside RV travel, 30% of park model owners also participate in outdoor sports, while 40% go fishing and 32% enjoy water recreational activities. Their top three reasons for RVing are simply unwinding and relaxing (21%), saving money on travel costs (13%), and spending time in nature (11%). Other outdoor recreational activities they bring with them include bicycles (16%) and secondary vehicles (15%).

When taking a look at demographics, the study found that 71% of park model RV owners are age 55 and older. 54% are female and 44% are male. Regarding employment, 55% are retired while 16% are employed full-time. The average annual income for 49% of park model owners is over $65,000. 85% live with no children in the home.

Check out our previous analysis of motorhome owners (Class A, Class B, and Class C) and towable RV owners (travel trailer, fifth-wheel, folding camping trailer, truck camper, expandable travel trailer, and sport utility camping trailer).

We will continue taking a look at who is most likely to own different RVs in the coming weeks. You can view the full GO RVing RV Owner Demographic Profile here.