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Michigan Residents Discover a New Way to Travel, Despite Challenging Economy
Michigan-Based General RV Expands Business
| Source: General RV Center
WIXOM, MI--(Marketwire - June 19, 2008) - The tough economy has put stresses on families,
forcing cutbacks due to increasingly expensive fuel and food prices. With
airfares and travel expenses rising rapidly, vacation plans have been
affected too. Many Michigan residents have discovered RVing to be the most
economical way to travel. In fact, RV vacations are, on average, 26 to 74
percent less expensive than by personal car, airline or cruise ship.
According to online bookings at GoCampingAmerica.com and reservation
statistics from Friend Communications, total campground bookings are up
nationally about 23 percent from January to March 2008 versus the same
period last year. RV sales in Michigan have risen in the last year,
totaling 12,863 in 2007.
"These numbers show that camping continues to be a strong and viable
vacation option even in this uncertain economy," said Linda Profaizer,
National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds president. "People still
have a great desire to get outdoors and travel. The statistics show they
are turning to camping and RVing as a getaway."
While Michigan's economic downturn has hurt many local businesses, a local
RV dealer continues to prosper, and has recently expanded their market area
with the opening of a new location. With six successful locations in
Michigan, General RV Center has become Michigan's largest RV dealer, and is
opening its newest store in North Canton, Ohio. The Ohio location is
General RV's seventh superstore, but first outside of Michigan.
General RV's legacy began over 50 years ago when founder Abe Baidas began
renting out camping trailers from his gas station. Five decades and three
generations later, the family-owned and operated Michigan business has
grown to serve 250,000 customers, employ over 400 Michigan residents, and
has remained one of the top five RV dealers in the country since the mid
1990s.
"Customer response at our new Ohio location has been overwhelming," said
Rob Baidas, General RV president. "They welcome the warmth of a family
dealership."
General RV represents the industry's top manufacturers, and is home of the
largest selection of motor homes and towables in the country. General RV
also provides RV parts, same day service, a large rental fleet, RV
insurance and financing, and more. Call 330.896.8977 or visit
www.generalrv.com for more information.