Motorhomes

RV industry booming in COVID-19 crisis but buyer beware

The COVID-19 pandemic has likely forever changed the business landscape — and not for much good. But the RV industry is an exception among the tragedies of long-time companies closing, furloughed employees and depleting workforces. RVing has provided a new part-time and full-time opportunity for travelers who are increasingly weary of the restrictions of home stay drug the coronavirus. Sales are up. The video below and its commentary on the CNBC network provides an excellent overview of the industry. It discusses ownership of different types of RVs and vans and the major companies that manufacturer them. RV industry quality control a concern With the RV ownership increase, the feature also reports on limited campgrounds for the influx of RV travelers.

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RVs: Mobile Homes on Wheels

Traveling in recreational vehicles is, for some, the ultimate way of travel. No airports, no security lines. No luggage hassles or rude or sick fellow travelers. The beauty of the country at close range. Although its history is older on other continents, modern-day recreational vehicle travel in the United States dates to the 1920s. Several manufacturers began to offer what were then called house trailers or trail coaches. Airstream was among the the earliest and still among the most well-known RV makers. In their early years, RVs were often associated with the mobile home industry and few units were longer than 30 feet. But in the 1950s, RVs evolved out of the mobile home designation and became a singular industry.

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Motorhome? Camper? Fifth Wheel? Pop Up? New RV video defines terms

Traveling in recreational vehicles is increasingly popular. But just like the diversity of passenger cars, RV types range from inexpensive pop-up trailers that begin at about $5,000 to grand motorhomes that can cost $250,000. In his lastet video, Chuck Woodbury, editor and publisher of RVTravel.com, succinctly highlights the differences between the varied types of RVs — motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheel trailers, pop ups and truck campers. If you're considering a motorhome, this three-minute video is ideal. Beyond choosing the proper type of RV, the website RVTravel.com has a wide-ranging supply of information for traveling in an RV — what ever your preferred style. James RaiaA sports, travel and business journalist for more than 45 years, James has written the

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