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Bob Niedt

MYSTERIOUS: 11 reasons to retire in an rv - What They Never Told You

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Motoring toward retirement and dreams of wide-open highways might be stoking your passion for an unforgettable road trip. With no job to tie you down, the kids grown and gone with kids of their own, why not sell the house, buy a recreational vehicle and see the country (or countries) on your time?

A Go RVing 2025 RV Owner Demographic Profile by IPSOS reports 8.1 million RV-owning households in 2025. The median age of RV owners dropped from 53 in 2021 to 49 in 2025, with 46% aged 35–54 and 36% being first-time owners. Diversity is also increasing, with 30% of owners from Hispanic-American, African-American, Asian-American, or LGBTQ+ groups.

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