How RVs are Helping Fight COVID-19

A New Normal in the RV Industry

We are facing unprecedented times full of unknowns and uncertainty. The COVID-19 has brought about panic and fear that has stalled the entire world. The new term Social Distancing was created to promote a new behavior of maintaining a “safe” distance from each other to prevent the spread of something that even after so many months, we know little about. To learn more about how you can still travel safely and maintaining a safe physical distance, read our article here.

However, we are strong and resilient as humans and find new ways to innovate and adapt to difficult situations. There are people doing good and finding new solutions to new problems. The RV industry in no different and has been helping others get through these trying times.

The world is at a standstill, but people may still need to travel. Flying, renting a car/truck, and taking public transit are full of many encounters that could put you at risk. The Los Angeles Times (https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2020-03-27/rv-companies-coronavirus-business) talks about how the RV Industry is adjusting to the pandemic and what it means for the future of the industry. The RV industry has positioned itself to be a relief to travelers as the best way to travel to have full control of your environment. Renting an RV gives you the comfort of mind that you have a kitchen, bathroom, and safe living areas knowing that you are safe and clean during your travel.

There has been an increase of heartwarming stories how people are helping others with their RVs. People are generously giving and helping front line and medical workers clean areas to stay or clean up to avoid spread of the virus. They can also be used as mobile test centers for testing centers and hospitals that are overcrowded. 

Other creative ways to put RVs to use are providing infected homeless people an area to quarantine. There are many places to find these RVers who are supporting those in need on Facebook groups and internet forum. People coming together to solve this pandemic is how we will get through this and grow as a population.  Thinking of renting an RV right now? Check out our article for helpful tips – https://rvngo.com/onthego/2020/04/23/renting-an-rv-beginner-tips/

RVs for MDs During Covid -19

COVID-19 has forced almost everyone to remain home and in quarantine to reduce the risk of spreading the virus. For most people, they are meant to be in isolation unless they need food and supplies. But there are many brave people who have risen and become the heroes of this pandemic. 

The essential workers and the frontline medical workers. A Facebook group called RVs 4 MDs (https://www.facebook.com/groups/rvs4mds/) was created in order to supply these individuals who constantly put themselves in risk of exposure to ensure others are taken care of and healthy with a place where they can isolate without fear for spreading to their families and love ones. For more details about how people are helping by donating their RVs, you can visit CBS News (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/coronavirus-facebook-group-volunteers-loan-rvs-for-mds-health-care-workers-front-lines-covid-19/). RVers are a community of people who care for others and want to help in any way they can. They are finding new solutions to reduce the risk of spreading and infecting others by donating your RV for medical professionals.

Mobile RV Test Centers

Testing Centers and Hospitals are being hit hard as a result of the panic caused by COVID-19. To reduce the number of people forming crowds, some companies have taken to the streets in an RV rental that are being converted into mobile testing centers (https://www.1011now.com/content/news/Bryan-Health-will-hit-the-road-with-a-COVID-19-testing-RV-569788221.html). 

Finding places that are over crowded can help ensure that there is smaller risk of spread while people are being tested for the virus. Another benefit to the mobile testing center is that they can travel to areas that are in need to more testing that may not have the resources available in their surrounding areas. This use of RVs is benefiting people and helping support those who are in need and combating the pandemic.

RV Homeless Shelters

Testing Centers and Hospitals are being hit hard as a result of the panic caused by COVID-19. To reduce the number of people forming crowds, some companies have taken to the streets in an RV rental that are being converted into mobile testing centers (https://www.1011now.com/content/news/Bryan-Health-will-hit-the-road-with-a-COVID-19-testing-RV-569788221.html). 

Finding places that are overcrowded can help ensure that there is smaller risk of spread while people are being tested for the virus. Another benefit to the mobile testing center is that they can travel to areas that are in need to more testing that may not have the resources available in their surrounding areas. This use of RVs is benefiting people and helping support those who are in need and combating the pandemic.

Going Forward

With all these amazing stories and people making a difference, it is helping us see a light at the end of the tunnel. We are pushing beyond our limits to create new solutions to beat this pandemic and become better humans as a result.

People need to dream and aspire for something a head of these hard times. The saying that “the darkest hour is just before the dawn” gives up hope that there are always better days ahead. We will rise above this pandemic and come back stronger than ever!

We continue to live up to and live our goal of Bringing People Closer Together, Even if we need to wear masks and taking the extra precautions for each other’s health.

Once everything has settled, people are going to want to find ways to celebrate this new dawn of hope. As you read through this article and see how some people are coming together, and offering solutions, you may start to ask yourself What better way to celebrate than traveling with your closest friends and family in a RV rental? You may discover like so many others, that the memories made will be some of the best and unforgettable moments of your life. Read our other article on steps you can take to travel safely.

There is nothing quite like an RV rental trip where you get to explore and going on adventures with those you care about most. Make sure you are ready for that trip when the time comes with RVnGO!

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