U.S. motorhome owner households total 11.2 million. First time buyers represent 68 percent of new purchases. These numbers point to steady growth in ownership alongside clear changes in buyer profiles and product features.
Key Takeaways
- U.S. motorhome owner households numbered 11.2 million in 2023, up 2% YoY
- Telehealth services adopted by 25% of motorhome owners in 2023
- The U.S. motorhome market size was valued at USD 7.2 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.8% from 2023 to 2030
- U.S. motorhome production facilities employ 45,000 workers directly in 2023
- U.S. motorhome shipments totaled 49,530 units in 2023, down 7% from 2022 peak
Motorhome sales are rising fast, reflecting growing demand for flexible travel and road trips.
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Consumer Demographics20 stats
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U.S. motorhome owner households numbered 11.2 million in 2023, up 2% YoY
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52% of U.S. motorhome owners are aged 55+ as of 2023 survey
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Median income of motorhome buyers in U.S. is $95,000annually in 2023
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68% of new motorhome buyers are first-time RV owners in 2023
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Male buyers comprise 62% of U.S. motorhome purchasers in 2023
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45% of motorhome owners have college degrees or higher in U.S. 2023 data
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Boomers (born 1946-1964) represent 41% of motorhome owners in 2023
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73% of U.S. motorhome trips are taken with family or spouse in 2023
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Average motorhome owner age in Europe is 59 years in 2022 survey
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28% of U.S. motorhome buyers are Gen X (born 1965-1980) in 2023
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Married couples account for 78% of motorhome ownership in U.S. 2023
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15% of motorhome owners are full-timers living in their RV year-round in U.S. 2023
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Hispanic buyers grew to 12% of U.S. motorhome market in 2023, up from 8% in 2020
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Average household size for motorhome owners is 2.3 persons in U.S. 2023
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62% of owners use motorhomes for weekend trips under 200 miles
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Women decision-makers in 48% of motorhome purchases in 2023 U.S.
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Retirees comprise 55% of Class A motorhome buyers in U.S. 2023
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Millennials (Gen Y) now 22% of new motorhome owners, up 5% since 2020
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Urban dwellers represent 35% of motorhome buyers shifting to rural travel
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41% of owners have pets traveling with them in motorhomes
Interpretation
Consumer Demographics Interpretation
In the consumer demographics of U.S. motorhome use, ownership continues to grow to 11.2 million households in 2023 with a clear skew toward older buyers as 52% of owners are aged 55+, pointing to a maturing market segment supported by a median $95,000 buyer income.
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Industry Trends And Innovations27 stats
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Telehealth services adopted by 25% of motorhome owners in 2023
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Solar panels standard on 65% of new motorhomes sold in U.S. 2023
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Boom in motorhome glamping sites up 30% to 15,000 in U.S. 2023
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55% of motorhome trips now over 500 miles due to fuel efficiency improvements
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ADAS features in 70% of 2023 model year motorhomes
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Motorhome subscription models grew 40% in rentals 2023
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Lithium batteries replaced lead-acid in 80% of new motorhomes 2023
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VR tours for motorhome sales used by 60% of dealers in 2023
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Off-grid capable motorhomes rose to 45% market share in 2023
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Pet amenities in 90% of new floorplans as of 2023 models
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Diesel motorhome share declined to 25% from 35% in 2020 due to gas alternatives
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Smart home integration like Alexa in 50% of luxury motorhomes 2023
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Motorhome delivery services up 35% post-pandemic in 2023
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Compact Class B motorhomes grew 18% in sales share to 20% in 2023
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Sustainable fabrics used in 55% of upholstery in 2023 production
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AI route planning apps used by 40% of owners in 2023 surveys
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Motorhome work-from-RV setups with Starlink in 30% of units 2023
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Recyclable composites in chassis for 15% of new motorhomes 2023
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Gender-neutral design trends in 75% of 2024 model previews
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Hydrogen fuel cell prototypes tested in 10 European motorhomes 2023
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Fractional ownership platforms for motorhomes grew users 50% in 2023
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360-degree cameras standard in 85% of towable-motorhome hybrids 2023
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Wellness features like saunas in 20% of luxury models 2023
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Blockchain for motorhome ownership verification piloted by 5% dealers 2023
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Autonomous parking tech in prototype for 2025 motorhomes announced 2023
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Carbon-neutral manufacturing certified for 12 U.S. plants in 2023
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Voice-activated appliances in 60% of mid-range motorhomes 2023
Interpretation
Industry Trends And Innovations Interpretation
Industry Trends And Innovations are accelerating in 2023 as solar panels became standard on 65% of new U.S. motorhomes and ADAS features reached 70% while subscription-style rentals grew 40% and telehealth adoption hit 25% of owners.
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Market Size And Growth29 stats
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The U.S. motorhome market size was valued at USD 7.2 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.8% from 2023 to 2030
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Global motorhome shipments reached 45,000 units in 2022, marking a 12% increase from 2021
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North American motorhome market revenue hit $5.8 billion in 2023, driven by post-pandemic travel demand
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The European motorhome market expanded to €4.1 billion in 2022, with a forecasted CAGR of 5.2% through 2028
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U.S. motorhome retail sales value reached $8.4 billion in 2021, peaking due to remote work trends
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Motorhome industry in Australia grew by 15% in market value to AUD 1.2 billion in 2022
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Class A motorhome segment accounted for 35% of the total U.S. market share in 2022 valued at $2.5 billion
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The luxury motorhome market worldwide was valued at $3.1 billion in 2023, expected to reach $5.9 billion by 2030 at 9.5% CAGR
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Canadian motorhome market size stood at CAD 1.1 billion in 2022 with 8% YoY growth
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U.K. motorhome market revenue increased 11% to £1.3 billion in 2022 amid rising domestic tourism
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Motorhome rental market in the U.S. generated $2.7 billion in 2023, up 20% from 2022
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Asia-Pacific motorhome market is projected to grow from $1.2 billion in 2023 to $2.8 billion by 2030 at 13% CAGR
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U.S. motorhome aftermarket parts market valued at $1.9 billion in 2022
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German motorhome production market worth €2.2 billion in 2022, leading Europe
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Motorhome industry employment in U.S. supported 678,000 jobs in 2022, contributing $76 billion to GDP
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French motorhome market sales value rose to €1.8 billion in 2022, +9% growth
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U.S. towable vs motorized RV market split shows motorhomes at 28% share worth $7.1 billion in 2023
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Global motorhome market projected to reach $22.4 billion by 2028 from $15.6 billion in 2022 at 6.3% CAGR
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Italian motorhome market valued at €1.4 billion in 2022, with 10% increase
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U.S. motorhome export market grew 18% to $450 million in 2022
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Spanish motorhome industry market size hit €650 million in 2022, up 14%
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Motorhome market in Japan valued at ¥150 billion in 2023, growing at 7% CAGR
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U.S. motorhome insurance market premiums totaled $3.2 billion in 2022
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Netherlands motorhome market revenue €900 million in 2022, +12% YoY
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Motorhome financing market in U.S. reached $4.5 billion in loans disbursed in 2023
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Belgian motorhome sector valued at €450 million in 2022
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U.S. motorhome market penetration rate stood at 1.2% of households owning one in 2023
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Swiss motorhome market size €350 million in 2022, growing steadily
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Overall RV industry market cap of top motorhome manufacturers exceeded $50 billion in 2023
Interpretation
Market Size And Growth Interpretation
Across key regions, motorhome demand is clearly expanding with the U.S. market projected to reach higher growth through a 7.8% CAGR from 2023 to 2030, while global shipments climbed 12% to 45,000 units in 2022 and Europe is expected to grow at a 5.2% CAGR through 2028, confirming sustained Market Size and Growth momentum.
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Production And Manufacturing27 stats
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U.S. motorhome production facilities employ 45,000 workers directly in 2023
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Thor Industries operates 17 motorhome manufacturing plants in U.S. as of 2023
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Average production cost per Class A motorhome is $150,000in U.S. 2023
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Winnebago's Forest City plant produces 200 motorhomes weekly in 2023
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Europe motorhome manufacturing output 35,000 chassis-based units in 2022
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U.S. motorhome chassis suppliers like Ford and Mercedes supply 90% of frames
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REV Group's Decatur plant capacity is 1,200 motorhomes annually
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Average assembly time for a Class C motorhome is 40 man-hours in U.S.
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Germany has 120 motorhome manufacturers producing 25,000 units yearly
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U.S. motorhome import components value $2.1 billion in 2023, mainly from China
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Fleetwood RV plant in Indiana outputs 3,000 units per year
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Automation in motorhome welding lines increased productivity 25% in 2023
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France motorhome production totaled 48,000 units in 2022 at 15 factories
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U.S. motorhome quality defects per unit averaged 2.5 in 2023 J.D. Power study
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Italy's Carthago leads premium production with 2,500 units in 2023
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Supply chain delays reduced U.S. motorhome output by 10% in early 2023
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Newmar Corp produces 1,800 luxury motorhomes yearly at Nappanee plant
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Diesel pusher motorhome production 6,500 units in U.S. 2023
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UK motorhome factories output 5,000 units annually from 20 sites
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3D printing used in 15% of motorhome interior prototypes in 2023
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Average motorhome factory capacity utilization 82% in U.S. 2023
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Entegra Coach plant in Indiana makes 2,200 units yearly
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Robotics in motorhome painting lines cut labor 30% in Europe 2023
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U.S. motorhome electrification trend: 5% of new production hybrid in 2023
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Monaco Coach (REV) produced 1,200 units before closure impact in 2023
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40% of U.S. motorhome production shifted to sustainable materials in 2023
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Electric motorhome prototypes in production: 500 units planned for 2024 by Winnebago
Interpretation
Production And Manufacturing Interpretation
In the Production and Manufacturing side of the motorhome industry, the U.S. supported by 45,000 direct workers in 2023 and dominated by a major manufacturer footprint like Thor’s 17 plants is still building at scale, with Class A units averaging about $150,000 each and steady weekly output such as 200 motorhomes from Winnebago’s Forest City plant in 2023, all while European production reaches 35,000 chassis-based units in 2022 and U.S. chassis suppliers provide 90% of frames.
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Sales Figures25 stats
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U.S. motorhome shipments totaled 49,530 units in 2023, down 7% from 2022 peak
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Class C motorhomes led U.S. sales with 24,500 units sold in 2023
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New motorhome registrations in Europe reached 175,000 units in 2022, up 8%
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U.S. used motorhome sales hit 120,000 units in 2023, valued at $6.2 billion
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Winnebago sold 12,345 motorhomes in FY2023, a 15% decline YoY
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Thor Industries reported 38,000 motorized RV unit sales in 2023
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Class A motorhome U.S. sales dropped to 7,200 units in 2023 from 8,500 in 2022
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UK motorhome registrations totaled 28,400 new units in 2022, +10% growth
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REV Group (Fleetwood, Holiday Rambler) sold 4,500 motorhomes in 2023
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Germany new motorhome sales 22,500 units in 2022
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France motorhome new registrations 45,000 units in 2022, leading Europe
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Average U.S. motorhome sale price rose to $180,000in 2023 from $165,000 in 2022
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Italy motorhome sales 18,200 units in 2022, up 12%
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Australia new motorhome sales reached 3,500 units in 2022, +20% YoY
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Spain motorhome registrations 12,800 units in 2022
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U.S. motorhome dealer inventory averaged 45,000 units in Q4 2023
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Netherlands motorhome sales 9,500 units in 2022
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Canada motorhome sales totaled 8,200 units in 2023, down 5%
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Luxury motorhome sales in U.S. 2,100 units in 2023 at avg $500k each
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U.S. motorhome export sales 4,500 units in 2023, mainly to Canada
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Switzerland motorhome sales 4,200 units in 2022
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Belgium motorhome registrations 5,800 units in 2022
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Japan motorhome sales 2,500 units in 2023
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U.S. online motorhome sales grew 25% to 15% of total in 2023
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Average days to turn motorhome inventory in U.S. dealers was 85 days in 2023
Interpretation
Sales Figures Interpretation
In the Sales Figures snapshot, U.S. motorhome shipments fell to 49,530 units in 2023, down 7% from the 2022 peak, even as Class C models stayed dominant with 24,500 units sold.
report visual · Breakdown
U.S. motorhome owners: age mix
A majority of U.S. motorhome owners are 55+, while Boomers make up a large share of the ownership base.
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52% of U.S. motorhome owners are aged 55+ as of 2023 survey
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Women decision-makers in 48% of motorhome purchases in 2023 U.S.
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