According to the latest reports released by the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA), namely the "Go RVing 2025 Report on the Characteristics of RV Owners" and the "Special Report on Young Families," the RV market in the United States is experiencing a generational shift. Over the past four years, the median age of RV users has decreased from 53 to 49 years old, and the proportion of owners with minor children has risen from 34% to 43%. This trend indicates that the "young families" aged 18 to 44 who have children under 18 are becoming a key force driving changes in the RV industry. Research shows that the main reasons these families choose to live in RVs include the desire to strengthen family bonds and the pursuit of a flexible and free way of traveling. In terms of usage patterns, young families use their RVs for an average of 30 days per year, which is slightly lower than the 40 days for families without children. However, they travel an average of 7 times a year, significantly more than the 4 short trips made by families without children. It is worth noting that 93% of RV owners stated that their actual usage frequency met or exceeded their expectations, highlighting the high compatibility of RV travel with family lifestyles.

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Editor Ⅰ: Zhang Wenwen

Editor Ⅱ: Bao Gang

Editor Ⅲ: Liu Guosong