Pandemic Prompts New Kinds Of Recreation, Boat And RV Dealers Busier Than Ever

Boat and RV dealers have seen an unprecedented sales boom during the past few months, as people look for ways to cool off and have fun this summer while adhering to COVID-19 social distancing recommendations.

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RV sales are on the rise, too, said Monika Geraci, a representative from the RV Industry Association. Some dealers said they’ve seen 200 percent increases in sales, compared to the same period of time in 2019. And a recent survey about Americans’ attitudes toward travel found that 46 million people are planning an RV trip in the next 12 months.

RV’s are a great way to get out and travel while adhering to social distancing, Geraci said.

Inventory is a problem for boat and RV dealers alike, as both industries struggle to make up for the manufacturing slowdown due to the pandemic. RV manufacturers struggled with the shutdown at the outset of the pandemic, Geraci said. And even with the increased consumer interest in RV’s, six weeks of lost production has taken a toll on the industry.

Check out the full article from The Sacramento Bee here.