KTVN Channel 2 - Reno Tahoe News Weather, Video - Lower Gas Prices Helping Fuel an RV Comeback
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Last year's $4 a gallon gas prices put the brakes on a lot of RV rentals in Reno.
This year's lower prices are fueling a return to RVing that's helping boost the local economy. "We are seeing more people taking longer trips. They are going out more miles. Last year it was short trips for sure, but now it's more mileage and longer durations," says Erik Shultz, with Classic Adventure RV's in Reno.
Gas is still a consideration, but not a trip killer. Most RV's have a 50 gallon tank. And while it's a shock at at the pump, it's a savings overall.
Charles Sherven just got back from a 10 day trip to Yellowstone. "It was great, we saw bears and wildlife. We had a blast. We stopped where we wanted when we wanted. And even with the gas it was a break even deal. I mean we saved on airfare and hotels and restaurant costs. It's an all-in-one on wheels."
"We just went to Lahontan, but it was a great way to go," says Skeeter Murphy.
And the best weeks are ahead. Shultz says they are already sold out for the Air Races and for the week of Burning Man.
