Howdy RVer!
Welcome back to your consolidated view of RV information for the week.
I wish you all could have been in Ocala this weekend. This rally was unlike any other rally we have hosted — this group of volunteers was so happy and you could genuinely feel their joy while they were volunteering and talking with each other. We’re so encouraged by their excitement and genuine desire to spend their weekend volunteering.
To give you some stats, over the weekend, this group of 50 volunteers:
Collected 1,017 pounds of donations for Interfaith Emergency Services (specifically their thrift store, food pantry, and shower ministry)
Made 145 cards for hospitalized children
Volunteered 381 hours
Donated time between 6 nonprofits over the weekend
The stories that came out of this weekend and the posts that have been shared on social media just over the last few days really show how this weekend changed people. It’s hard to even find the words to explain it. There has been a fire lit in so many hearts to prioritize seRVing others and it’s been humbling (and emotional!) to watch unfold.
We hope to see you at a seRV rally in the future 🙂
Until next week!
– Sean Conlon
EAST COAST: 4.408 â–˛ 0.004
MIDWEST: 4.554 â–˛ 0.250
GULF COAST: 4.186 â–˛ 0.072
ROCKY MOUNTAIN: 4.754 â–˛ 0.090
WEST COAST: 5.468 â–Ľ 0.060
SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL
Why We Love It
If you haven’t had the opportunity to explore the 30A area in Florida, you’re missing out! It’s such a beautiful part of the Emerald Coast and has so much to do. From great restaurants to beautiful beaches, they have it all!
We stayed at 30A Luxury RV Resort last year and found it to be a great “basecamp” for all your 30A adventures. While it’s on the pricey side and they don’t have many amenities, we still found it to be a great spot to stay at.
Resort Review Overview
RVer Official Review (9.1/10) = 91%
RV Life Campgrounds Review (8.2/10) = 82%
Google Reviews (4.6/5) = 92%
Campendium Reviews (4/5) = 80%
RVIA: Wholesale Shipments Edge Down 12.9% in September
Results for the RV Industry Association’s (RVIA) September 2023 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 24,700 units, a decrease of (-12.9%) compared to the 28,363 units shipped in September 2022. To date, RV shipments are down (-42.8%) with 238,121 units.
“With milder weather, spectacular fall landscapes, and family-friendly activities at campgrounds, 38 million Americans are choosing RVing as their vacation of choice this fall,” said RV Industry Association President & CEO Craig Kirby. “RV manufacturers and suppliers continue to innovate and release new features and products for today’s RVers who are looking to spend time with friends and family while also enjoying the many physical and mental health benefits of living an active outdoor lifestyle.”
