June is RV/Camping Month in Florida
As an acknowledgement to the importance of RVing here in Florida, Governor Charlie Crist has signed a resolution initiated by the Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) and the Florida Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (FlaARVC), declaring June Recreational Vehicle and Camping Month. The resolution notes some interesting facts about Rvs and RVers, among them:
- 1 in 12 Americans owns a recreational vehicle
- Florida ranks as the best and the most popular RV and camping destination in the U.S.
- More than 5 million people camp in Florida each year
- 20% of all auto visitors to Florida come in a recreational vehicle
- Florida ranks 3rd in the number of RV shipments
- There are 900-licensed recreational vehicle parks and campgrounds with more than 120,000 licensed sites in the state
Read the entire resolution at RVbusiness.com.
The RV has played an important part in our history, making it possible for tens of thousands of Americans to explore our great nation up close. To learn more about the fascinating history of the RV and its place in our history, we recommend the newly published book, The Dumb Things Sold Just Like That: A History of the RV Industry in America, by historian Al Hesselbart. The book, which is filled with photos of vintage RVs, traces the history of the industry and features biographies of eighteen of the RV industry’s most influential leaders. It’s a fun read and we recommend it. You can find it at www.amazon.com
Call 866-928-5693 to make reservations for the weekend of June 25 – 27th when we host our first Great American Backyard Camp Out. Find out all the great activities we’ve got planned for the weekend!
