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RV Rental Companies Forecast Growth in 2006
Rentals
 Fairfax, VA – RV rental companies project
another big year for motorhome and RV trailer
rentals in 2006, according to a new survey. RV
Rental Association (RVRA) members project RV
rental activity will be up by an average of 24
percent this year.
Fairfax, VA (PRWEB June 7, 2006 – RV rental
companies project another big year for motorhome
and RV trailer rentals in 2006, according to a
new survey. RV Rental Association (RVRA) members
project RV rental activity will be up by an
average of 24 percent this year.
“The majority of members report that 2006
will be a better year than last year for RV
rentals,” said RVRA Chairman Bert Alanko. “Most
people will not let higher fuel costs interfere
with their vacation plans in an RV. When you do
the math, gas prices are a small percentage of a
vacation’s cost.”
In preparation for a big summer of RV travel,
RV rental companies are adding units. Survey
respondents report the average rental fleet size
is expected to increase by 14 percent in 2006.
RVRA members report more RV trailers will be
available for rent than in previous years.
“While motorhome rentals remain extremely
popular, RV trailer rentals are growing. Travel
trailer and folding camping trailers give people
the opportunity to enjoy an RV vacation using
their own sports utility vehicle, van, pickup,
or sedan,” Alanko said.
The survey shows that the majority (64
percent) of RV rental companies rent for more
than 10 months a year. Survey respondents expect
RV rentals by foreign visitors to make up eight
percent of all North American RV rentals in
2006.
With today’s increasing demand for RV
rentals, it is a good idea to book your rental
RV far in advance, especially for holidays,
according to Alanko. “Don’t wait until the last
minute -- if you’re thinking about renting, book
now so you can get the type of RV when you want
it,” he said.
For anyone looking to plan an RV rental
vacation this year, information and resources
are available at
www.rvra.org. This site offers
an online directory that has a state-by-state
listing of more than 300 rental companies across
the U.S. and Canada. The site features consumer
tips on renting -- including advice on selecting
the proper unit.
RV renters can also get a free DVD on RV
travel by calling 888-GO-RVING or by visiting
the
www.gorving.com Web site. The DVD contains
useful introductory information on the type of
RV units available.
RVRA is the rental division of the Recreation
Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA), the national
association representing RV retailers. The
association’s members include RV dealers, RV
rental operations, and RV AfterMarket locations.
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