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<\/a><\/p>\n1. RVing is only for retirees<\/h3>\n
The myth that only old people hit the road in RVs is one of the biggest myths surrounding camping. It couldn\u2019t be further from the truth. People of all ages take part in RVing, from adventurous millennials using them for extended road trips to families with young children living on the road full time. In fact, the University of Michigan<\/a> has found that more RVs are owned by those in the 35-54 age demographic than any other age category. And 22% of RV owners fall between 18-34.<\/p>\n When most people think of RVing, they picture people who sell everything and hit the road, or who at least have the freedom to travel for months at a time, such as being between jobs. While this does describe some RVers, it\u2019s not everyone. There are plenty of people who own RVs for the purpose of taking weekend trips or using them for their usual vacation days with typical jobs. Some people even take their work with them when they RV. Many full-time RVers work remotely while they travel. Even if you don\u2019t plan on leaving your desk job, you can still enjoy the benefits of owning an RV and exploring the country on your days off.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” disabled_on=”off|off|off” admin_label=”Browse All RVs CTA” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”85%” width_tablet=”80%” width_phone=”95%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”7px|auto|30px|auto|false|false” custom_padding=”20px||20px||true|false” hover_enabled=”0″ border_width_all=”10px” border_color_all=”#CECECE” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding_tablet=”|20px||20px|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|12px||12px|false|true” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” background_last_edited=”on|phone” background_enable_color_tablet=”off” background_enable_color_phone=”off” background_enable_image_tablet=”off” background_enable_image_phone=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.rvusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Rv-Getawat-CTA.jpg” alt=”An RVUSA travel trailer at sunset” title_text=”RV CTA” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”10px||10px|20px|true|false” custom_padding_tablet=”10px|0px|10px|0px|true|false” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” hover_enabled=”0″ module_alignment_tablet=”center” module_alignment_phone=”” module_alignment_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” background_enable_image=”off” background_last_edited=”on|phone” background_enable_color_tablet=”off” background_enable_color_phone=”off” background_enable_image_tablet=”off” background_enable_image_phone=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_cta title=”Need the perfect RV for a getaway?” button_url=”\/browse-all-rvs” button_text=”Browse all RVS” content_tablet=”<\/p>\n Check out other seasonal pillow covers in our RV holiday store!<\/p>\n ” content_phone=”” content_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#000000″ header_font_size=”30px” body_text_color=”#000000″ body_font_size=”16px” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”16px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#000000″ button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_font=”|||on|||||” button_use_icon=”off” button_alignment=”left” button_custom_padding_tablet=”10px|35px|10px|35px|true|true” button_custom_padding_phone=”” button_custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” background_layout=”light” width=”100%” width_tablet=”95%” width_phone=”100%” width_last_edited=”on|desktop” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”20px||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”26px||||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” header_text_align_tablet=”center” header_text_align_phone=”” header_text_align_last_edited=”on|tablet” body_text_align_tablet=”center” body_text_align_phone=”” body_text_align_last_edited=”on|tablet” button_alignment_tablet=”center” button_alignment_phone=”” button_alignment_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n This is one of the first questions people who have never been RVing ask. For most RV owners, the answer is no, you don\u2019t need a special license to drive an RV. You can legally drive any rig that\u2019s under 26,000 pounds and tow anything under 10,000 pounds with a normal driver’s license in all 50 states. This covers most Class B and Class C RVs. If you\u2019re driving a Class A motorhome and you think your rig might be over 26,000 lbs, you\u2019ll need to check with the state in which your license was issued. Some states require a special license for rigs over that weight limit, and some states require a commercial license. But for most RVers, a normal license and a little bit of practice is all you need.<\/p>\n While there can be a lot to learn if you truly want to dive deep into RVing, you don\u2019t have to know everything to get started. In fact, most RVers don\u2019t on their first try. Every RVer will tell you: it truly is a trial and error experience that you get better at the more you do it. And many fellow RVers are happy to offer advice if you find yourself with questions while you\u2019re on the road! Try reading up on our blog ahead of time to set your mind at ease, or rent a few times before you buy. You\u2019ll get the hang of it in no time – every RVer starts somewhere.<\/p>\n Seeing the price tag on big-sticker RVers may turn you away from searching any further. While luxury RVing does exist, in reality: there\u2019s an RV for every budget. It really depends on how you shape it. CBRE Hotels reports that RV vacations can be around 60% cheaper than traditional vacations. Try searching RVUSA.com to find an RV that fits your budget.<\/p>\n On the other end of the spectrum, there are some who think that because you aren\u2019t paying for hotels or airfare (or rent or mortgage if you are RVing full-time), that once you buy an RV, you are all set to go wherever you please. While RVing can be a budget-friendly way to travel and live, once again, it\u2019s up to you to make it that way. Keep in mind that you\u2019ll want to do a good job of maintaining your RV in order to increase its longevity, which is, of course, a financial investment. RV parks cost an average of $29 a night, and then, of course, there are fuel prices to consider as well. You can make RVing more budget-friendly by planning ahead and doing preventative maintenance to avoid large repair costs down the road.<\/p>\n Some people believe RVing isn\u2019t for them because they aren\u2019t fans of camping, and they believe RVing to be the same thing. While options like pop-up campers may be somewhat similar if you\u2019re not looking for a \u201croughing it\u201d experience, you don\u2019t have to have one! These days, there are motorhomes out there that are more upscale than many sticks and bricks homes. Even if you don\u2019t have the budget of a major recording artist crossing the country on tour, there is likely an RV out there that fits your lifestyle and convenience wants and needs, as well as your budget. RVing is what you make it.<\/p>\n Sure, if you\u2019re going to live in an RV full time, you\u2019re likely going to have to downsize your life from what it was when you lived in sticks and bricks home, simply because the square footage isn\u2019t as large. But RVing isn\u2019t just for hippies who want to get away from modern life and live off the grid. RVing is for weekend vacationers, road-trippers, people who love the outdoors, people who want to be part of a strong community, people who want to see lots of places – the list goes on. You don\u2019t have to give up everything to live or travel in an RV. You can make it fit your lifestyle, rather than change your lifestyle to fit your RV.<\/p>\n Yes, some RV parks can get crowded, particularly in the summer months. But that doesn\u2019t represent the whole of RV travel. There are many different options for RV stays, from high-end luxury resorts to boondocking<\/a> in the middle of nowhere. Do some research online to find free public lands like National Forests that allow boondocking and you\u2019ll have a peaceful, serene camping experience. Try checking out our list of the Top 7 RV Parks for Your Next RVing Vacation.<\/p>\n While many RVers enjoy connecting with nature in places like national and state parks, there\u2019s really no limit to where you can explore. There are RV parks and places to hook up everywhere. Find one near a big city and spend your days taking in city life – it\u2019s much cheaper than finding a hotel in a metropolitan area.<\/p>\n By now, you should have a much better idea of what RVing really entails. Did any of our myth-busting facts surprise you? Get started with finding the right RV for you on RVUSA, or check out our blog for inspiration on where to take your RV next<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_cta title=”Ready to find an RV for your adventures?” button_url=”\/browse-all-rvs” button_text=”Search RVs on RVUSA!” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#EF4035″ button_alignment=”center” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The RVing community is an incredible one to be a part of. Once you enter it, a whole new world opens up to you! However, if you haven\u2019t jumped into the world of RVing yet, you may have a certain picture in your mind of what RVing is and who it\u2019s for. But beware – […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":55,"featured_media":12357,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":" The RVing community is an incredible one to be a part of. Once you enter it, a whole new world opens up to you! However, if you haven\u2019t jumped into the world of RVing yet, you may have a certain picture in your mind of what RVing is and who it\u2019s for. There are stereotypes for RVing out there, but many of them are simply common misconceptions. The RVing community is made up of a diverse group that hit the road for many different reasons, many different lengths of time, and on many different budgets. We\u2019re here to bust ten of the most common RV myths.<\/p> The myth that only old people hit the road in RVs is one of the biggest myths surrounding camping. It couldn\u2019t be further from the truth. People of all ages take part in RVing, from adventurous millennials using them for extended road trips to families with young children living on the road full time. In fact, the University of Michigan has found that more RVs are owned by those in the 35-54 age demographic than any other age category. Millennials make up just 31% of the general population, but they constitute 38% of RVers. And according to Statista, roughly 25% of campers in the USA are under the age of 18.<\/p> When most people think of RVing, they picture people who sell everything and hit the road, or who at least have the freedom to travel for months at a time, such as being between jobs. While this does describe some RVers, it\u2019s not everyone. There are plenty of people who own RVs for the purpose of taking weekend trips or using them for their usual vacation days with typical jobs. Some people even take their work with them when they RV. Many full-time RVers work remotely while they travel. Even if you don\u2019t plan on leaving your desk job, you can still enjoy the benefits of owning an RV and exploring the country on your days off.<\/p> This is one of the first questions people who have never been RVing ask. For most RV owners, the answer is no, you don\u2019t need a special license to drive an RV. You can legally drive any rig that\u2019s under 26,000 pounds and tow anything under 10,000 pounds with a normal driver's license in all 50 states. This covers most Class B and Class C RVs. If you\u2019re driving a Class A motorhome and you think your rig might be over 26,000 lbs, you\u2019ll need to check with the state in which your license was issued. Some states require a special license for rigs over that weight limit, and some states require a commercial license. But for most RVers, a normal license and a little bit of practice is all you need.<\/p> While there can be a lot to learn if you truly want to dive deep into RVing, you don\u2019t have to know everything to get started. In fact, most RVers don\u2019t on their first try! Every RVer will tell you: it truly is a trial and error experience that you get better at the more you do it. And many fellow RVers are happy to offer advice if you find yourself with questions while you\u2019re on the road! Try reading up on our blog ahead of time to set your mind at ease, or rent a few times before you buy. You\u2019ll get the hang of it in no time - every RVer starts somewhere.<\/p> Seeing the price tag on big-sticker RVers may turn you away from searching any further. While luxury RVing does exist, in reality: there\u2019s an RV for every budget. It really depends on how you shape it. CBRE Hotels reports that RV vacations can be around 60% cheaper than traditional vacations. Try searching RVUSA.com to find an RV that fits your budget.<\/p> On the other end of the spectrum, there are some who think that because you aren\u2019t paying for hotels or airfare (or rent or mortgage if you are RVing full-time), that once you buy an RV, you are all set to go wherever you please. While RVing can be a budget-friendly way to travel and live, once again, it\u2019s up to you to make it that way. Keep in mind that you\u2019ll want to do a good job of maintaining your RV in order to increase its longevity, which is, of course, a financial investment. RV parks cost an average of $29 a night, and then, of course, there are fuel prices to consider as well. You can make RVing more budget-friendly by planning ahead and doing preventative maintenance to avoid large repair costs down the road.<\/p> Some people believe RVing isn\u2019t for them because they aren\u2019t fans of camping, and they believe RVing to be the same thing. While options like pop-up campers may be somewhat similar if you\u2019re not looking for a \u201croughing it\u201d experience, you don\u2019t have to have one! These days, there are motorhomes out there that are more upscale than many sticks and bricks homes. Even if you don\u2019t have the budget of a major recording artist crossing the country on tour, there is likely an RV out there that fits your lifestyle and convenience wants and needs, as well as your budget. RVing is what you make it.<\/p> Sure, if you\u2019re going to live in an RV full time, you\u2019re likely going to have to downsize your life from what it was when you lived in sticks and bricks home, simply because the square footage isn\u2019t as large. But RVing isn\u2019t just for hippies who want to get away from modern life and live off the grid. RVing is for weekend vacationers, road-trippers, people who love the outdoors, people who want to be part of a strong community, people who want to see lots of places - the list goes on. You don\u2019t have to give up everything to live or travel in an RV. You can make it fit your lifestyle, rather than change your lifestyle to fit your RV.<\/p> Yes, some RV parks can get crowded, particularly in the summer months. But that doesn\u2019t represent the whole of RV travel. There are many different options for RV stays, from high-end luxury resorts to boondocking in the middle of nowhere. Do some research online to find free public lands like National Forests that allow boondocking and you\u2019ll have a peaceful, serene camping experience. Try checking out our list of the Top 7 RV Parks for Your Next RVing Vacation.<\/p> While many RVers enjoy connecting with nature in places like national and state parks, there\u2019s really no limit to where you can explore. There are RV parks and places to hook up everywhere. Find one near a big city and spend your days taking in city life - it\u2019s much cheaper than finding a hotel in a metropolitan area.<\/p>2. RVs are only for those who have long breaks from work<\/h3>\n
3. You need a commercial license to drive an RV<\/h3>\n
4. There\u2019s too much information you need to know to RV<\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n5. RVing is expensive<\/h3>\n
6. RVing is cheap<\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n7. RVing is roughing it<\/h3>\n
8. RVs are for people who live minimalist lifestyles<\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n9. You always have to stay in a crowded RV park<\/h3>\n
10. You can\u2019t take an RV to a city<\/h3>\n
10 Common RV Myths Busted<\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p><\/a><\/p>1. RVing is for retirees<\/h3>
2. RVs are only for those who have long breaks from work<\/h3>
3. You need a commercial license to drive an RV<\/h3>
<\/a><\/p>4. There\u2019s too much information you need to know to RV<\/h3>
5. RVing is expensive<\/h3>
6. RVing is cheap<\/h3>
<\/a><\/p>7. RVing is roughing it<\/h3>
8. RVs are for people who live minimalist lifestyles<\/h3>
<\/a><\/p>9. You always have to stay in a crowded RV park<\/h3>
10. You can\u2019t take an RV to a city<\/h3>
10 Common RV Myths Busted<\/h2>