RVs Offer Opportunity To Get Out And Recreate In A Controlled Environment

Recently, RV Industry Association Executive Vice President James Ashurst was interviewed by The Washington Post on what the industry expects in the aftermath of the pandemic. Below is an excerpt of the article.

“Some of the research that we’ve seen in the travel space is indicating that people are probably going to choose to stay closer to home,” said RV Industry Association Executive Vice President James Ashurst.

With outdoor recreation among the first activities that governors have approved as they ease back on stay-at-home measures heading into the summer months, Ashurst sees an opportunity for retirees and for the industry.

“Across this country, there are local campgrounds and state parks, which are going to be open and provide opportunities for someone to get out and recreate in the confines of an RV,” he said.

And with Americans leery of air travel and cruises, he expects a potential boost from retirees choosing the self-contained sanitary environment of an RV. “There are advantages to being in your own vehicle as opposed to other travel options out there,” said Ashurst. “You control the cleanliness.”

Others share his rosy view. When not on the road, Don Humes runs Americas Mailbox, a combination mail forwarding service, vehicle registration center, insurance office and RV campground in Box Elder, S.D., that offers a one-stop shop for RV owners.

Check out the full article from The Washington Post here.