Lavender Magazine: How To Live The RV Life

The Go RVing PR team works with media outlets across the country to tell the real-life stories of RVers and introduce even more consumers to the RVing lifestyle. Recently, they spoke with Tom DeGree and Dean Schlaak at Lavender Magazine to learn how they got started with the RV lifestyle...

Tom DeGree and Dean Schlaak were once owners of Wilde Café and Spirits. DeGree had since moved on to a career in real estate, soon to be followed by Schlaak. When the COVID-19 Pandemic started shutting down the state of Minnesota, they were looking for something different – something “entertaining,” as DeGree and Schlaak puts it.

That was when they bought a used 2006 26-foot Gulf Stream trailer off of Facebook Marketplace for just $8,000. “We knew we wanted a Fifth Wheel for size and ease hauling. It was right for us for now, but we know this is just a starter and plan to upgrade now that we know we enjoy RVing,” explained DeGree and Schlaak.

During the Pandemic, the RV business saw a huge jump in sales and usage. It seemed that with offices closed down and people starting to work from home, an RV provided an opportunity to work away from the trappings of the usual routine.

If you have never owned an RV before, it is suggested to try one before you buy one. One such outlet to introduce you to the RV lifestyle is Go RVing. According to Christy Hamilton, a public relations representative for GoRVing.com, explains that the mission of this organization is “to encourage potential RVers by sparking their curiosity through rich, authentic and diverse storytelling. Go RVing is a great resource for those that want to get started and need to find out how! There are so many tips and inspiring stories, you’ll be amazed at how RVing can enrich your life.”

To help get millions of first-time RVers on their way to discovering this lifestyle, GoRVing.com has an online tool called Find Your RV. Hamilton explained that this tool “takes consumers through a series of questions to help define their preferred travel experience, narrowing down the types of RVs that would be their best fit. From there, consumers can take specific steps to make their decision easier and more enjoyable.”

Read the full article from Lavender Magazine here.