HFT1000 STUDY GUIDE Module 7 1 What are the different types of RV s Types of Motorhomes 1 Type A motorhomes are generally the largest 2 Type B motorhomes or van campers are the smallest 3 Type C motorhomes generally fall in between Types of Towables 1 Folding camping trailers 2 Truck campers 3 Conventional travel trailers and 4 Fifth wheel travel trailers 2 Why do people choose RV s 1 Flexibility and convenience Convenient hassle free way to see America Freedom and flexibility to go where ever and whenever No worry or stress over inflexible schedules advance reservations airport lines or luggage restrictions 2 Comfort Fully equipped kitchens and baths Rooms slide out at the touch of a button Central air and heat Plasma TVs surround sound stereos and more Today s RVs provide travelers with all the amenities of home while traveling 3 Family appeal Unique and pleasant way to travel as a family Families that frequently vacation by RV say it fosters an increased sense of togetherness helps improve family communication RV owners say that strengthening family relationships is important for their pleasure trips 4 Affordability plane etc RV vacations are more affordable than other travel i e car Even factoring in RV ownership costs and considering resulting tax benefits a family of four can spend up to 74 less when traveling by RV 5 Lure of the outdoors RVers can enjoy many sites in nature and small towns whenever Bring the comforts of home Sport utility RVs allow Rvers to haul ATVs Snowmobiles Motorcycles Outdoor vehicles 6 Versatility Being used year round for a wide variety of purposes in addition to traveling Shopping Tailgate parties at sporting events Pursuing special interests like horse dog and antique shows and other hobbies 7 Rentals available Renting an RV is a popular way to try before you buy The RV rental business is a 350 million industry Grew by 34 in 2004 according to figures compiled by the U S Census of Retail Trade and the RV Rental Association RVRA 3 How many miles gallon does the average RV get RV s usually achieve 6 to7 miles per gallon on a highway 4 Which age group is listed on the slide the recession as RV enthusiasts despite difficult purchasing conditions The RV lifestyle defined by outdoor activities and domestic travel remains popular with a key and growing demographic Baby Boomers despite difficult purchasing conditions 5 What is the predicted future of the RV market Changes in the frequency and duration of vacations favor the RV industry Americans are traveling shorter distances and on weekends with less planning according to recent studies For RV owners this is a convenient travel pattern In 2011 U S RV ownership reached a new high of 8 9 million up a million since 2005 Both parents and empty nesters are strong potential RV buyers The 2011 RVIA RV Consumer Demographic Profile showed the following driveway future 8 5 of U S households now have an RV parked in the 21 of all U S households plan to purchase an RV in the 27 of former RV owners showed interest in purchasing an RV in the future Interest in RV ownership is being driven largely by consumers between the ages of 35 and 54 RV manufacturers are innovating to give consumers an array of product choices Lightweight towables and smaller fuel efficient motorhomes Green technologies such as solar panels There will be a smaller number of manufacturers in the RV Industry in the future Some of the failing brand names are going to be acquired by large Major well known brands will emerge under new management and Future RVs will be lighter and smaller a trend away from the extra Manufacturers will offer models with fewer bells and whistles at a companies owners large models lower cost The fuel consumption will be significantly improved over today s units Hybrid power trains for motor homes are still a few years out Small Trailers Class C and Class A units imported from overseas A fair and uniform RV Lemon Law will be introduced in all 50 The government will impose more rules and laws on the RV states Industry products More RV Parks and camping facilities More people will rent RVs to test the new experience Module 8 6 What is the percentage of person trips made by auto 80 of person trips are made by auto in the U S Travel Industry Association of America 7 Understand the trend depicted on the slide of Rental Cars in the US 8 Who is the leader in the Rental Car Industry Total Revenues 1 Enterprise racked 7 4 billion 2 Hertz racked 5 2 billion 3 Avis racked 2 97 billion 9 What are the two major markets in the Rental Car Industry 1 Corporate 2 Leisure Market Cars are distributed to airports and hotel surroundings Cars are distributed to agency owned facilities that are conveniently located within most major roads and metropolitan areas 10 What are the complaints of the current Rental Car Industry on the slide The Recession Cutoff fundamental service A survey of more than 1 300 business travelers who volunteer information for USA TODAY s Road Warrior Panel finds other customer complaints 1 Dirtier cars 2 Less service 3 Longer lines 4 Fewer choices of models Module 9 11 Why do people choose the rail system The primary goal of any passenger transportation system is to provide mobility enabling people to move from place to place Other important goals o Safety o Reliability o Speed o Convenience o Comfort 12 When did the first steam locomotive open for service day date and city 1830 to 1831 13 What company is the primary provider of Rail Service in the US Amtrak became the primary provider of passenger rail service in the United States Most western long distance routes featured upper level dining rooms lounge cars and sleeping car rooms with showers 1983 Restoration of Chicago to Oakland service to the legendary California Zephyr route through Colorado s Rocky Mountains 14 What has the US National Park Service considered installing within Yosemite National Park The U S National Park Service has considered installing a solar powered train within Yosemite National Park in an effort to eliminate automobile traffic and pollution 15 Know the bullets for International Rail Service Passenger rail service is more important outside of North America Rail Service is still very important in Europe and Asia e g Japan Korea China and Taiwan Often is faster and cheaper than air travel High speed trains carry passengers between large population Chunnel allows travelers to travel between Europe and U K centers all by train o Channel
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