Continuing the RV Boom in 2021 during Covid
The Pandemic “RV Boom” may last much longer than you think… here’s why.
A national survey of 2,000 Canadian adults conducted in May 2020 by Abacus Data Canada found that more Canadians are considering going RVing, as concerns about COVID-19 change the kind of vacation people are looking for.
Almost half of Canadian families are planning to take, or thinking about taking, a summer vacation. The survey asked respondents to assess how risky or not different types of activities, attractions, and accommodations are as a summer vacation, given the pandemic.
Here is what the survey found:
- 81% felt flying on an airplane for summer vacation is somewhat risky or too risky (56% thought it is too risky).
- 80% felt going to a music festival or outdoor concert is risky, including 55% who thought it is too risky.
- 76% felt going to an amusement park or waterpark is risky, including 49% who thought it is too risky.
- 68% felt staying at a resort as part of a summer vacation is risky, including 36% who thought it is too risky.
- 61% felt staying in a hotel or motel as part of a summer vacation is risky, including 29% who thought it is too risky.
In contrast, far fewer felt going camping in a tent or RV/trailer was risky. As fears about COVID-19 linger, the number of “RV curious” Canadians has grown substantially: 1 in 3 Canadians say they “never before thought RVing was right for them, but are now open to it.” Another 1 in 5 say they had considered RVing before and are even more open to it now. These new RV-curious Canadians are younger and more urban.
Canadians believe RVing is safe, family friendly, and allows them to explore different parts of Canada:
- 85% believe RVing is family-friendly.
- 82% believe RVing allows them to get away and explore different parts of the country.
- 80% believe RVing allows them to get away and find peace and quiet.
- 77% believe RVing is convenient.
- 61% believe RVing is affordable.
- 78% believe RVing “allows me to distance from other people safely”.