If you’re work-weary and dreaming of retirement, the open road might be calling your name and inviting you to chase new horizons in an RV. With the kids grown and out of the house, the freedom of RV life can feel irresistible. So, now might be a great time to sell or downsize the family home and hit the road on your own terms.
You’re far from alone in feeling the pull of the open highway. Recent data from the RV Industry Association’s Go RVing 2025 RV Owner Demographic Profile shows that approximately 8.1 million American households currently own an RV, representing about 6.7% of U.S. vehicle-owning households.