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03-03-2021, 12:14 PM
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2009 25' FB International
2018 27' Globetrotter
Tavares
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2014
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Fuel Prices Dampen Demand for RV's
Fuel prices have been rising rather quickly. Diesel is about $3.40/gal here in FL.
Do you think the higher prices will slow the demand for RV's?
Will these prices for fuel change your travel plans for the coming year?
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03-03-2021, 12:19 PM
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Rivet Master 
1977 31' Sovereign
Rochester
, WASHINGTON
Join Date: Sep 2020
Posts: 631
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hans627
Fuel prices have been rising rather quickly. Diesel is about $3.40/gal here in FL.
Do you think the higher prices will slow the demand for RV's?
Will these prices for fuel change your travel plans for the coming year?
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No, not with current RV market, in North America.RV demand will continue to rise, as people continue to lose homes/ rentals, and are using RVs as full time lodging.Things are way worse than they appear.
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03-03-2021, 01:09 PM
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Rivet Master
1960 22' Safari
in the wilderness
, The great Mojave Desert
Join Date: Jun 2006
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Fuel prices have never been a factor in my RVing.
I also agree with B. Cole
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03-03-2021, 01:25 PM
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Rivet Master
2004 28' Classic
Monument
, Colorado
Join Date: Nov 2015
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Most of our camping is done within 150 miles of home, so fuel costs do not really have an affordability impact.
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2004 Airstream Classic 28 "Willard"
2023 Ram 3500 4x4
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03-03-2021, 01:34 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 Interstate
Normal
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2009
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No, and no.
Maggie
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03-03-2021, 01:39 PM
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Rivet Master
2009 34' Panamerica
2005 28' Classic
Still
, in the thick of it
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 677
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lily&Me
No, and no.
Maggie
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03-03-2021, 02:10 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1989 29' Excella
1979 31' Sovereign
1999 25' Safari
Youngsville
, North Carolina
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 345
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Ditto
Steve
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03-03-2021, 02:57 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 31' Classic
billings
, Montana
Join Date: Feb 2010
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Nope..fuel is $2.80 in mt
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03-03-2021, 03:01 PM
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Rivet Master
2019 25' Flying Cloud
Airstream - Other
Airstream - Other
North Central Texas
, USA
Join Date: Jan 2004
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lily&Me
No, and no.
Maggie
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Quote:
Originally Posted by panamerican
+1
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Quote:
Originally Posted by heslinhotel
Ditto
Steve
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Ditto, ditto, ditto...
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03-03-2021, 03:02 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2018 27' Globetrotter
Elbert
, CO
Join Date: Oct 2019
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We never really thought about fuel prices when we bought our GT. I doubt if many people do when they're focused on the bright, shiny objects!
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03-03-2021, 03:20 PM
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Rivet Master
1977 31' Sovereign
Rochester
, WASHINGTON
Join Date: Sep 2020
Posts: 631
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RivetED
Ditto, ditto, ditto... |
Mega dittos... 
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03-04-2021, 08:41 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
2004 25' Safari
Hanford
, California
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 198
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Me too -- no and no.
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03-04-2021, 08:59 AM
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Rivet Master
1973 21' Globetrotter
Houston
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2009
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For those of us who used to work in the petroleum industry, the current price of gas/diesel seems a long way from burdensomely high.
If there is something that will hinder demand of new RVs going forward, I would bet it is the fact that practically every campground fills up on the weekends, and nothing new is being built. But as mentioned above, the trend toward "urban camping." is strong, and will only get stronger as the wave of evictions and foreclosures begins to crest. Then again, if someone can't pay rent, I am not sure how they would afford a new RV.
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03-04-2021, 09:30 AM
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Rivet Master
2005 25' International CCD
Westlake Village
, California
Join Date: Sep 2014
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Talking 5.00~10.00 more per 100miles per trip.... all considered, gas/diesel, wine, beer, steaks, cigars, campsites ...not worth not going camping when added up !
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2005 25ft International CCD SS
2020 GMC Sierra Denali Diesel 2500 4X4 10 spd 3.43 Int sway/tow controller
1981 Honda Trail CT110 1X0..no sway control
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03-04-2021, 09:35 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
Currently Looking...
Boise
, Idaho
Join Date: Oct 2019
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I think it will if gas hits low 4 dollars (5$ for Ca.). Some many people has bought bigger and bigger Tow Vehicles to tow their bigger trailers.
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03-04-2021, 10:02 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1978 31' Sovereign
Green Valley Lake
, California
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 238
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Belegedhel
For those of us who used ... Then again, if someone can't pay rent, I am not sure how they would afford a new RV.
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Which is why the used market is not only tight but horrendously overpriced, especially for SOBs.
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03-04-2021, 10:17 AM
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Rivet Master
2023 27' Globetrotter
Winder
, Georgia
Join Date: Sep 2020
Posts: 517
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Belegedhel
For those of us who used to work in the petroleum industry, the current price of gas/diesel seems a long way from burdensomely high.
If there is something that will hinder demand of new RVs going forward, I would bet it is the fact that practically every campground fills up on the weekends, and nothing new is being built. But as mentioned above, the trend toward "urban camping." is strong, and will only get stronger as the wave of evictions and foreclosures begins to crest. Then again, if someone can't pay rent, I am not sure how they would afford a new RV.
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Agree with all especially the post above. If anything is deterring me right now it’s the fact that I cannot get into the campgrounds that I want to go to. Diesel in GA $2.70 ish. If I can’t afford a few extra dollars to fuel up my $60k truck to tow my $90k Airstream then we got a problem.
A lot of the spike we are seeing right now is due to temporary refinery shutdowns in Texas due to the recent historic winter storms. That should ease up soon.
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03-04-2021, 10:19 AM
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Silver Star
1970 23' Safari
Victoria
, British Columbia
Join Date: Apr 2014
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I think west coast of Canada is some the worst gas prices anywhere in NA !...... prices are up the last few weeks and we pay about $4.25us$ per us gal today. I think most people just grumble ...fill up ...hook up and go.
We expect this summer to be crazy trying to get sites same as last summer.
I love my Tundra until I get to the gas station.....lol
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03-04-2021, 10:43 AM
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4 Rivet Member
Napa
, California
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 466
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Here in Northern California, we are over $4.00 a gallon for all fuels, I saw regular at $4.35 yesterday! The prices fluctuate and cities are more expensive than rural areas, but we've been over $3.50 for a couple of years now and it certainly hasn't dampened the RV market near us. We do love leaving California though, we can fill up in Oregon for so much less!
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03-04-2021, 10:47 AM
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Rivet Master
2019 19' Flying Cloud
Canyon Country
, California
Join Date: May 2019
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mtbmitch
I think it will if gas hits low 4 dollars (5$ for Ca.). Some many people has bought bigger and bigger Tow Vehicles to tow their bigger trailers.
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Still $3.46 in Santa Clarita, CA (Costco)
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