RV Ratio's

[kimrb266]

We went camping this past weekend at the Calico/Barstow KOA and the kids and us adults enjoyed our trip very much.  
 
I found the ratio of RV's interesting being that this is a small campground.  The 5th wheel toy haulers and motorhomes were about the same ratio.  These 5th wheel toy haulers were about as big as my house; I couldn't believe how big they could get.  There were also 4 PUP's staying both nights (2 highlander's (Avalon & Niagara), old Jaco and a Victory).  The Victory left Sat AM but another PUP replaced him.  We were the only HTT.  When we stay at most campgrounds, we were usually the only PUP there surrounded by giagantic motorhomes.

[AustinBoston]

We sometimes watch and count RV types on the road.  In this area, early in the season, it seems there are more 5th wheels, large TT's, and Class-A's (large motor homes).  As the season progresses, many of the larger units seem to disappear from the road, and there are more hybrids and pop-ups.

I think a large portion of the big units are seasonals or semi-seasonals that tend to be moved no more than once or twice per season.  The rest of the year, the more mobile units (small TT's, HTT's, and pop-ups) dominate because they can be moved so much easier and for much less fuel.

Austin

[wavery]

In our area (SoCal) it seems that Class A's are around 50% of what we see in CGs.

PUs are maybe 10% (or less). Hybrids are becoming more and more popular but are still around the same % as PUs. The rest are a combination of Class C's, TTs and Toy Haulers. Just my observation.....can't back it up with anything.

[GeneF]

From our first time Snowbirding experience, I would have to agree with AustinBoston, (darn )

While we were at the cg from March 10 to April 1, all there were were the big rigs, tt's, Class A's and 5vers.  We met and talked with a lot of the folk and all were retired.  

Some were spending as much as six months at the cg and then heading home for the summer.

Come April 1 and all the big rigs are moving out.  The retiree's are gone.

Come April 2, and the popups and hybrids are moving in.  It was the start of spring vacation in this area of Florida.  The families were moving in.

It was quite interesting watching this transition.

Time of year does seem to make a difference.

When we travel in Sept and October, it is generally the big rigs we see on the road and in cg's while the popups and hybrids are fewer, especially late in Sept and throughout October.  Reason is most likely that school is back in session.