With more people poised to purchase RVs this summer, this is the perfect time to sell your RV and purchase that bigger, better, more luxurious model you’ve had your eye on. According to the 2009 Campfire Survey recently conducted by the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA), consumer confidence in the RV industry is high. Sixty-eight percent of RV owners surveyed by RVIA felt that this is an excellent time to buy an RV, and 45% of current RV owners were considering purchasing another RV this summer or in the near future. Nearly all of those surveyed — 94% — said there were tremendous deals available. Prices for both new and used RVs couldn’t be more affordable today, particularly at online RV sales sites like RVT.com, the nation’s leader in online RV sales.

RVIA’s annual survey of RV owners is considered a bellwether for the recreational vehicle industry. This year’s survey indicates that America’s love affair with convenient, comfortable, economical travel is still going strong. More than half of the RV owners surveyed said they plan to use their RVs more this year than last year, despite the economy. Three-quarters expect to take more vacations close to home, 64% plan to visit national parks, and 77% are planning to vacation at state parks.

The majority of RV owners surveyed said the economy of RV travel is particularly appealing today when everyone is watching the family budget. Savings reported over traditional fly/drive/motel travel ran from a minimum of 25% to more than 50%. With more people eager to embrace the economic RV lifestyle and with RV sales prices at their most affordable in years, this is the time to buy or sell an RV on RVT.com.

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