We’ve asked this question a few times, but it’s been a while since we last asked. Since then, the average age of RV buyers has dropped. Even four years ago, most RVers were in their 50s and older. But today, RVs are selling fast to those in the 20 through 40 age group. Many have opted for living on the road rather than in one place. (Hey, we get it!)
The ability to work remotely is making this possible for many North Americans. Six years ago, before Zoom and employers who were willing to allow their employees to work from home (or anywhere), it wasn’t so easy to combine travel and work.
Now, with mobile internet options improving and companies embracing remote work, full-time RVing has become a viable lifestyle for younger generations. Some are ditching traditional homes altogether, while others use their RVs for extended travel between work commitments.
Beyond work flexibility, social media has also played a big role in inspiring younger RVers. Platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok showcase the freedom and adventure of RV life, making it more appealing than ever. Younger travelers are often drawn to boondocking, sustainability, and off-grid setups, shifting the focus from traditional RV parks to dispersed camping and self-sufficiency.
Another factor fueling this shift is the rising cost of homeownership. With housing prices soaring in many areas, some younger buyers see RV life as a more affordable alternative to a mortgage.
While RVing has its own expenses, it offers a level of financial flexibility and mobility that traditional housing often can’t. Whether it’s student debt, a desire to save money, or simply the appeal of a minimalist lifestyle, more people are choosing to invest in experiences over square footage.
So, please, let us know how old you are. The results should be interesting. Thank you!
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- After settling into a campground/RV park, how often do you introduce yourself to at least one neighbor?
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So….5 minutes now, just watching the whirlygig..Go around and round.
Over 70 here and getting older as I watch this silly thing go around and round.
So I’ll just quit and hit the feathers..
Say goodnight!
Glad you asked now so I can answer 60’s. In April I hit the big 70.
Wow! Is 70 the new 50? I sure don’t feel like it, especially at nap time.
61 today!
Happy Birthday, Tim!!!🥳🎂 Here’s wishing you many more happy and healthy birthdays to come! 🤞 😀 –Diane at RVtravel.com
I am 82 and can hardly write the number let alone say it. But in my mind I feel like I’m between 50 and 55. I’ve been blessed with good health, no smokes, alcohol, unhealthy foods and I regularly exercise. I’m going for the century mark.
Aging is mandatory. Growing old is Voluntary!
You’re only as old as your mind says you are.
I’m 76 and have arthritis in my lower back and spine. I’ve also had angioplasty done and stents put it.
I refuse to let it affect my lifestyle. I just do things at a slower pace.
89.5 on 6Jan – 90 on 6Aug. Keep a positive attitude and outlook, sleep and eat well, watch the weight and keep on truckin’. Mentally, I think I am about 65 to 70 – physically, not so much due to arthritis and stenosis in lower back and now a Bakers Cyst behind the left knee – but hey, if I hadn’t jumped tall buildings and raced locomotives getting here – I probably wouldn’t be here! It’s been a fun ride and look forward to more Rv’ing.
Now I know the age of the readers of rvtravel and not surprised by the results. I do a lot of boondocking and end up mountain biking in places like Moab, where the demographics are much different from here.
Obviously an older but wiser RV crowd here. We’re blessed to have been born in, grew up in and blessed to be living in the greatest nation on earth.
So much America the beautiful to share on our travels. Majestic mountains, gorgeous lakes and wildlife to enjoy viewing. Even some fish to catch and fry. Add in teaching grandchildren to hunt, fish and camp, and it’s great to be older.
No readers in their twenties, thirties or forties ? they do not know what they are missing.
Perhaps they have smaller, less expensive rigs, or children.
We have to remember many of us at that age were more worried about a good job, providing for our families and buying a house.Than some where along the line got into camping with RV’s. Sometimes when I think about it my son would have loved bringing around a campground. When I was a kid we couldn’t even afford a bicycle.Went down the dump to find parts and build our own bicycles. For sleds we’d go to the junkyard and get VW bug hoods. It was fun.