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Millennials Debunk Recreational Vehicle Travel Myths
- by Tanya Gazdik , August 8, 2018
In a historical shift, Americans say the freedom to do what they want is vital to their happiness ahead of material possessions and for nearly half of those surveyed, recreational vehicle travel represents freedom and adventure.
RV travel is making a big comeback, driven by millennials and their love of the …
I'm gonna take a stab at this one. Given that most millennials are graduating college with a mortgage (student loan debt) and no house to show for it, I think the idea of buying a 'house on wheels' provides for a cheaper route to shelter, and one that is harder to reposes/foreclose on when payments stop.
The whole 'tiny home' popularity is a nice spin on the reality that this next generation simply cannot afford a real house. For the first time in our lifetime, the living standard is decreasing.