Less Young People Camping?
It has been a belief of mine for a long time that each generation has it “tougher” than the previous generations. My parents were what I consider to be “middle class.” Mom had her own beauty shop...
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I recently read in USA today that 1/3 fewer young people are getting their driver's licenses today than in the early 1980's. I have also read in numerous places that the American car companies are struggling to get young people to buy cars. Doesn't seem to bode well for the RV industry.
That being said, I think that part of the problem is that the RV Industry doesn't really bother advertising to younger consumers. Most of the trade publications also do not feature articles about families RVing. I remember reading a review of a Jayco Bunkhouse Travel Trailer in Trailer Life and I was excited because I was interested in the model--but the reviewer used the bunkhouse to store his luggage and his cameras. After reading the review I had no idea if the model would be good for my family--kind of ironic, huh?
Very interesting thread to me--an RVing Dad in his mid 30's. Thanks for the thoughtful discussion.
Best--Jeremy
That being said, I think that part of the problem is that the RV Industry doesn't really bother advertising to younger consumers. Most of the trade publications also do not feature articles about families RVing. I remember reading a review of a Jayco Bunkhouse Travel Trailer in Trailer Life and I was excited because I was interested in the model--but the reviewer used the bunkhouse to store his luggage and his cameras. After reading the review I had no idea if the model would be good for my family--kind of ironic, huh?
Very interesting thread to me--an RVing Dad in his mid 30's. Thanks for the thoughtful discussion.
Best--Jeremy
