| Class A RV sales continuing to rise. January saw the | | | | have. |
| worst of the recession pass. When a recession hits, | | | | The trend is balanced by the popularity of lightweight |
| Class A sales are the first to drop. Watching this | | | | travel trailers that have also jumped sales this year. |
| sector of the RV market rebound is encouraging. It | | | | Environmentally minded vacationers are going with the |
| shows that consumers are feeling more confident in | | | | less-is-more philosophy. People are taking vacations |
| the economy and in their own future. | | | | closer to home and spending less money when the do |
| RV shows across the country have seen in increase | | | | travel. For the eco-traveler, saving gas and using the |
| in attendance and sales. January seemed to kick off | | | | least resources possible is a high priority. |
| the turn of the recession. While RV shows have | | | | Why the gap in interest? High-end items are the first to |
| reported an increased interest in lightweight travel | | | | go when people are unsure of the economy. Those |
| trailers and pop-up campers, they have also seen | | | | with money are more cautious about spending and |
| Class A sales rise, however, no one quite expected | | | | tend to invest in properties or other venues that might |
| the numbers that have been recorded. | | | | bring a return on the investment. On the other hand, |
| According to Richard Curtain of RVIA, Class A | | | | those struggling to get by aren't going to spend money |
| motorhomes are expected to spike 90% in 2010 and | | | | unnecessarily. RVs are considered luxury items. Most |
| continue to increase into 2011, although the increase for | | | | people do without when times get tough. |
| next year is expected to show a more gradual growth | | | | The trend of increased sales across both markets |
| of 11%. Class A sales tripled in June across the country | | | | show the economy as a whole is getting stronger day |
| according to RVIA. With 27,000 units sold, Class A | | | | by day, month by month. People are investing in their |
| motor homes have reached their highest level in more | | | | country as well as their relaxation. Vacations have |
| than two years. | | | | been proven to increase creativity and improve mood. |
| The Monaco line of Class A RVs has been really | | | | People are finally relaxing again. |
| popular this year. Consumers are looking for quality | | | | Both high-end and economical vehicles are stealing the |
| and luxury and Monaco delivers both of those. Other | | | | sales this year. Next year, sales may balance out with |
| popular manufacturers include Newmar and Forest | | | | a more gradual rise including sales of Class B and |
| River. Their brands offer all you could want in a home | | | | Class C RVs and fifth wheels. There are tons of |
| away from home. Some amenities include leather | | | | variety in cost and amenities for anyone who loves |
| couches, leather driver and passenger seats, 26" LCD | | | | the outdoors and has an itch to travel in comfort and |
| TVs, cherry wood cabinetry, tile floors and more. At | | | | style. |
| this level, there's nothing you could want that you can't | | | | |