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rom covered wagons to station
wagons, the family road trip
has always been an iconic American
experience. But for the ultimate driving vacation, approximately one in 11 U.S. households now owns an RV --an all-time record.
For these parents (and grandparents), “Are
we there yet?” is a thing of the past!
Plenty of space for the kids and their paraphernalia, familiar foods, comfortable beds,
your own clean bathroom, no packing and
unpacking, lower vacation costs -- these
are just a few of the advantages that make
RVing a family affair! Over 80 percent of
owners agree that children who RV develop
stronger family bonds, enjoy the outdoors

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more and benefit from their on-the-road
learning experiences in school. Grown-ups
who camped as kids say it had a positive
impact on them, helping them develop an
appreciation for nature, other people and
different places. Kids just say RVing is fun!

Fun, Fun, Fun
To children, an RV is like something out of
Transformers: a house full of their favorite
things, which turns into the most kid-friendly
vehicle on the road! To parents and grandparents, RV travel is also a great learning
experience in disguise. By helping to plan
where to go and what to bring, youngsters