09-21-2017, 12:37 AM
(09-20-2017, 11:59 PM)Capo_imp Wrote: All the money and free time exists in the boomer 55+ demographic, and as we retire, we buy those things. Millenials are in their 20s and 30's now, they are not in the segment of their lives where a motorhome makes sense. It wasn't for us boomers either.
I'm thinking of one of those Sprinter conversions, but as more of a mile munching luxury van / bike hauler for the wife and I when I retire. Stay at hotels, though!
My question is are RV attracting customers who would normally have bought a motorcycle?
I can hear the conversation now
HIM: I'm thinking about buying a new motorcycle. MAybe a trike since it's getting harder for me to hold them up.
HER: How much will a new bike cost?
HIM: well a Honda Goldwing, or BMW or Harley suitable for touring will run about 25 grand. IF I go the trike route we are looking at more like 40 grand.
HER: well if you buy an RV we can BOTH go and take the dogs and not have to worry about getting cold, or wet, stay out as long as we want, and just pull over and camp if we get tired of traveling, and never have to worry about finding a motel room.
And BAM , the motorcycle industry loses another customer