Video Tribute to Over a 100 Years of RVing

A graphic of an antique RV camping in a lush forest

Here is a video tribute to over a 100 years of RVing history

The modern age of RVing is now over 100 years old. So, what better way to celebrate this momentous milestone than by presenting you with a video tribute to over a 100 years of RVing History. But first let's learn a little history about RVing

You might be interested in the history of RVs. RVs have a long and interesting history which dates to the early 20th century.

The first types of RVs were in the 1800s in the form of non-motorized Conestoga Wagons used for traveling across the country in Wagon Trains. 

In the 1920s is when the newfangled Conestoga Wagons started appearing and they were called "house trailers." These RVs were designed to be towed behind a car and were pretty basic, with few amenities.

In the 1930s, RVs became more popular as people began to take longer road trips. During this time, RVs started to be motorized and were often made from converted buses or truck chassis and were equipped with basic amenities like beds and a kitchen. Of course, the trailers were still available to tow behind your car.

In the 1950s, RVs started to become more sophisticated, with the introduction of features like air conditioning and self-contained bathrooms. This was also the decade when the term "recreational vehicle" was coined.

In the 1960s and 1970s, RVs became even more popular as the highway system in the United States was expanding, making it easier for people to travel long distances. During this time, RVs became more luxurious, with features like satellite dishes and TVs and full-size kitchens.

Today, RVs come in a wide range of sizes and styles, from small camper vans to large motorhomes. They are popular with people of all ages and are often used for camping, road trips, and full-time RVing.

The History of RVing

2 framed pictures of antique RVs including a Travel Trailer and a converted bus
Camping World
Good Sam Club

ODDBALL RVs

RVing The Way, It Used to Be

Good Sam Club

RVing Movies

Robin Williams In RV The Movie

The Long, Long Trailer (1953)

Starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz

I hope that you have enjoyed this video tribute to over a 100 years of RVing

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What are some popular RV brands?

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What are some of the most significant events in RV history?

Some of the most significant events in RV history include the creation of the first RV in the 1920s, the introduction of the term "recreational vehicle" in the 1950s, and the expansion of the highway system in the United States in the 1960s and 1970s, which made it easier for people to travel long distances in RVs. Other significant events in RV history include the development of new technologies and features, such as slide-out rooms and solar panels, and the growth of the RV industry as a whole.

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