This survey is currently being conducted for Michigan's Camper and RV Shows.
If you click the 'Submit' button at the end of the survey, you will be redirected to the RV and Campground Research Partnership Mainpage.
The Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds (MARVAC) in partnership with the Recreational Industries Research Center (RIRC) at Michigan State University have developed this questionnaire regarding your attendance to the last Annual Camper & RV Show. It will only take about 10 minutes to complete the survey.
We do not request or attempt to obtain your name or the address of your residence. The privacy of the participants will be protected to the maximum extent allowable by law. We will not distribute emails to any individual, organization or company. We have developed safeguards to ensure your confidentiality. You can read more about our privacy practices by clicking on the CONFIDENTIALITY BUTTON above. If there are any questions that you don't feel comfortable answering, please skip those questions.
Everyone who completes the survey will receive one (1) free ticket for the Camper and RV Show next year. Please, when completing the survey make sure that you PRESS THE 'SUBMIT SURVEY' BUTTON at the bottom of the page. You must press 'Submit' to be eligible to receive the free ticket. It is important that you provide us with a valid email so we can contact you to mail your free ticket.
If you have any questions, please contact us at rirc@msu.edu.
Thank you in advance for your willingness to participate in the RV & Camper Show Survey.
Ed Mahoney
Michigan State University
Indicate your email address and the State/Province and zipcode/postal code of your permanent residence. (Required fields)
Email address
State/Province of permanent residence:
Zipcode/postal code of permanent residence:
Section I:
Your Participation on the Annual Camper & RV Show
1.
Was the Annual Show the first Camper & RV Show that you have ever attended?
Yes. (You will be skipped to question 4)
No
What was the first year that you attended a Camper & RV Show?
(Numbers only; e.g., 1999)
2.
Is this the first year that you attended the Annual Camper & RV Show?
Yes. (Please, go to question 3)
No
Did you attended the Annual Camper & RV Show in 2004?
Yes
No
What was the first year that you attended the Annual Camper & RV Show?
(Numbers only; e.g., 1999)
3.
Did you attend in 2003, 2004 or 2005 or are you likely to attend later in 2005 the following Camper & RV Shows?
List of Camper & RV Shows
In 2003 or 2004
So far in 2005
Later in 2005
Annual Battle Creek Camper & RV Show
Annual Flint Camper & RV
Annual Detroit Camper & RV
Annual Port Huron Camper & RV
Annual Northwest Michigan Camper & RV
Annual Fall Detroit Camper & RV
General RV Show
Lansing RV Dealer Show
Pontiac Silverdome RV Show
Birch Run Spring RV & Camper Show
Grand Rapids RV Dealers Show
Ford Field Camper, Travel & RV Show
Other 1. Please specify:
Other 2. Please specify:
Other 3. Please specify:
4.
Indicate the importance of the following reasons why you attended the Annual Camper & RV Show. If you check "Only Reason I Attended" for any of the reasons listed, please check "Not a Reason" for all the others.
List of Reasons
Level of Importance
Only Reason I Attended
Very Important Reason
Important Reason
Somewhat Important Reason
Not a Reason
To view new RV models
To research RVs for a future purchase
To compare RV's prices
To purchase a RV
To see RV accessories (e.g., hitches, awnings)
To purchase RV accessories (e.g., hitches, awnings)
To see camping equipment (e.g., lanterns, stoves)
To purchase camping equipment (e.g., lanterns, stoves)
Special Show prices
Show contests and give-aways
To research campgrounds and camping destinations
To purchase a campsite (e.g. condominium, membership)
Financing and Insurance
Just for the fun of it
Just for something different to do
I always attend the Camper & RV Shows
Invited by a dealer
5.
Which product exhibits did you visit at the Annual Camper & RV Show? Check all that apply.
Check the types of exhibits that you visited.
If you did visit the exhibit, did you speak with a sales person?
If you did visit the exhibit, did you purchase any product?
RVs
Yes No
Yes No
Campgrounds
Yes No
Yes No
RV accessories
Yes No
Yes No
Camping equipment
Yes No
Yes No
Financing
Yes No
Yes No
Insurance
Yes No
Yes No
Towing accessories
Yes No
Yes No
Towing vehicles
Yes No
Yes No
Other. Please specify:
Yes No
Yes No
6.
How did you hear about, and from what sources did you obtain information about the Annual Camper & RV Show? Check all that apply.
Calendar Notice in a Publication
Newspaper
Billboards
Network Television Ads
Cable Television Ads
Michigan Association of RV and Campgrounds (MARVAC) Website
Other Websites
AM Radio
FM Radio
Notice/invitation from a dealership
Other. Please specify:
7.
On what day(s) did you attend the Annual Camper & RV Show Show? Check all that apply.
Thursday, February 10
Friday, February 11
Saturday, February 12
Sunday, February 13
8.
How many miles did you travel one-way to attend the Annual Camper & RV Show?
10 miles or less
11 - 20 miles
21 - 30 miles
31 - 60 miles
61 - 90 miles
More than 90 miles
9.
How many persons (including yourself) accompanied you to the Annual Show? If you came alone enter "1". Please, indicate the relationship to you, and the ages and gender of all the persons who accompanied you to the Annual Camper & RV Show.
Total number of persons: (Only type numbers, no letters or symbols)
Relationship to You
Age
Gender
Person 1
Yourself
Male
Female
Person 2
Male
Female
Person 3
Male
Female
Person 4
Male
Female
Person 5
Male
Female
10.
Were you satisfied with the Show? Explain why or why not.
Yes
Explain:
No
11.
Did you purchase a RV at the Annual Camper & RV Show?
No. (You will be skipped to question 12)
Yes, a new RV.
If yes, complete the table below for the RV that you purchased at the Annual Camper & RV Show.
Yes, a pre-owned RV.
Check the types of RV that you purchased
Brand of the RV
Amount (in dollars) that you paid.
Folding Camping Trailer
$ .00 (Do not insert commas or symbols)
Truck Camper
$ .00 (Do not insert commas or symbols)
Travel RV
$ .00 (Do not insert commas or symbols)
Fifth-wheel RV
$ .00 (Do not insert commas or symbols)
Van Camper & Conversion (Class B)
$ .00 (Do not insert commas or symbols)
Motor Home - Class A
$ .00 (Do not insert commas or symbols)
Motor Home - Class C
$ .00 (Do not insert commas or symbols)
Park Trailer
$ .00 (Do not insert commas or symbols)
12.
Are you currently considering to purchase a RV?
No. (You will be skipped to question 13)
Yes, a new RV.
If yes, complete the table below for the RV that you are considering to purchase.
Yes, a pre-owned RV.
Check the types of RV that you are considering to purchase
Price Range
When are you likely to purchase it?
Are you likely to purchase it from a dealer that displayed at the Annual Camper & RV Show?
Folding Camping Trailer
Min: $ .00
Max: $ .00
(Do not insert commas or symbols)
Yes No
Truck Camper
Min: $ .00
Max: $ .00
(Do not insert commas or symbols)
Yes No
Travel RV
Min: $ .00
Max: $ .00
(Do not insert commas or symbols)
Yes No
Fifth-wheel RV
Min: $ .00
Max: $ .00
(Do not insert commas or symbols)
Yes No
Van Camper & Conversion Class B
Min: $ .00
Max: $ .00
(Do not insert commas or symbols)
Yes No
Motor Home Class A
Min: $ .00
Max: $ .00
(Do not insert commas or symbols)
Yes No
Motor Home Class C
Min: $ .00
Max: $ .00
(Do not insert commas or symbols)
Yes No
Park Trailer
Min: $ .00
Max: $ .00
(Do not insert commas or symbols)
Yes No
13.
Do you currently own any tents or RVs?
No.
Have you ever owned a tent or RV? (You will be skipped to question 14)
Yes, a tent
Yes, a RV
Yes, a tent and a RV
No
Yes.
Please, complete the table below ONLY for the camping equipment that you currently own. Do not include the RV that purchased at the Annual Camper & RV Show
Check the types of equipment you currently own
Model and year of the equipment you currently own
Year purchased and whether new or pre-owned
Did you use this equipment for camping in 2004?
Tent
Model:
Year:
Year:
New
Pre-owned
No
Yes. Number of days used in 2004:
Folding Camping Trailer
Model:
Year:
Year:
New
Pre-owned
No
Yes. Number of days used in 2004:
Truck Camper
Model:
Year:
Year:
New
Pre-owned
No
Yes. Number of days used in 2004:
Travel RV
Model:
Year:
Year:
New
Pre-owned
No
Yes. Number of days used in 2004:
Fifth-wheel RV
Model:
Year:
Year:
New
Pre-owned
No
Yes. Number of days used in 2004:
Van Camper & Conversion Class B
Model:
Year:
Year:
New
Pre-owned
No
Yes. Number of days used in 2004:
Motor Home Class A
Model:
Year:
Year:
New
Pre-owned
No
Yes. Number of days used in 2004:
Motor Home Class C
Model:
Year:
Year:
New
Pre-owned
No
Yes. Number of days used in 2004:
Park Trailer
Model:
Year:
Year:
New
Pre-owned
No
Yes. Number of days used in 2004:
14.
Not including the Annual Camper & RV Show, have you ever purchased any of the following at a Camper & RV Show?
Check the types of products that you ever purchased at any Camper & RV Show.
Was the purchase in the last two years?
RVs
Yes No
Campgrounds
Yes No
RV accessories
Yes No
Camping equipment
Yes No
Financing
Yes No
Insurance
Yes No
Towing accessories
Yes No
Towing vehicles
Yes No
Other. Please specify:
Yes No
Section II: Your Camping Behavior
15.
Have you camped in the last 12 months?
No
Yes
How many total nights did you camp during the last 12 months?
(0nly numbers; do not insert letters or symbols)
Where did you camp during the last 12 months? (Check all that apply.)
Private/commercial campgrounds where you rented a site
Private/commercial campgrounds where you own a condominium site
Private/commercial campgrounds where you own a membership
Other types of campgrounds (e.g., State Parks, National Forests, county and local parks)
Other places (e.g., private land, parking lots)
16.
In how many states have you camped during the last 12 months?
I camped only in the state of my permanent residence
I camped in the state of my permanent residence and other states.
Please, indicate in how many states, including your permanent residence state, you camped during the last 12 months: (0nly numbers; do not insert letters or symbols)
I camped in other states, but not in the state of my permanent residence.
Please, indicate in how many states you camped during the last 12 months: (0nly numbers; do not insert letters or symbols)
17.
During what seasons do you go camping? Check all that apply.
Winter (December - February)
Spring (March- May)
Summer (June- August)
Fall (September - November)
18.
Do you own a time-share, condominum or a membership in a campground anywhere in North America?
No
Yes
Please, indicate the types of campsites that you own. (Check all that apply.)
I own a week or more in a time-share campground
I own a condominium campsite
I own a campground membership
19.
Did you rent a campsite annually or seasonally in 2004?
No
Yes, annually
Yes, seasonally
Section III: Characteristics of You and Your Family
20.
Please indicate the relationship to you, the ages and gender of all persons who currently reside in your household. Do not include yourself.
Relationship to You
Age
Gender
Person 1
Male
Female
Person 2
Male
Female
Person 3
Male
Female
Person 4
Male
Female
Person 5
Male
Female
21.
Please, indicate your race/ethnicity, your highest level of education, and your current employment and marital status.
Race/Ethnicity
White non-Hispanic
African American
American Indian
Asian or Pacific Islander
Hispanic or Latino (include all races)
Mixed
Other
Highest level of education
Elementary School
Attended High School
High School Graduate / GED Certificate
Attended College
College Graduate
Attended Graduate School
Graduate or Professional Degree
Current employment status (Check all that apply)
Employed
Self-employed
Own my own business
Retired
Unemployed
Current marital status (Check all that apply)
Married
Single never married
Single in a committed relationship
Divorced
Widowed
22.
Which of the following best represents your annual household income before taxes? (Include wages, salaries, social security and retirement benefits).
Total number of persons: (Only type numbers, no letters or symbols)
