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Retire in Style
Follow the sun. For months
at a time. Savor travel’s
pleasures. Make new
friends, or connect with
old ones. Visit family.
As our age increases, so, too, do our opportunities to experience
all that RVing has to offer. Today’s seniors are zestfully on the
go, and RVs can take them wherever their hearts desire.
Thousands are part-time RV users, weekend and vacation
travelers or seasonal “snowbirds.” Thousands more – some
estimates go as high as a million – live full time in their RVs.
Comforts of home
Seniors find today’s RVs make travel and camping comfortable
and extremely accommodating, even for those with physical
restrictions. RV travelers enjoy home comforts like queen-sized
beds and central air and heat.
Many of these “condos-on-wheels” have slideout rooms that
expand their interior space by about one-third at the push
of a button. On-board closets and storage space eliminate
the need to pack, unpack and carry bulky suitcases. Fully
equipped kitchens help older RVers follow special diets and
vacation more economically by avoiding fast-food and
high-priced restaurants.
Cross-country friends
RV travel fosters a sense of community, offering mature
travelers a valuable network of friends that share common
interests. Especially popular among seniors are camping clubs,
which provide an active social network on the road. Camping
clubs hold annual conventions, regional rallies, campouts and
other events to bring RVers together.
“RVing allows seniors and retirees to see the country in style
while meeting new people and experiencing new things,”
says David Woodworth, RV historian. “Older adults have
everything they need in their RV to have a safe, comfortable
and stress-free getaway.”
An RV for everyone
While not everyone can backpack or tent-camp, anyone can
enjoy outdoor living at a campground with an RV. And with so
many RVs from which to choose, there are models available to
fit every lifestyle and interest. Many RV campgrounds offer
expanded facilities and a variety of activities such as golf,
tennis, tours and social events.
The relaxed RV lifestyle can help add years to your life –
and zest to those years. There are 3,679,182 square miles to
see in America. And there’s no better way to see them than
in an RV.
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