RVs Keep Rolling Despite Some Early Supply Chain Issues

Like many other industries, the world of RV camping has had its fair share of supply chain issues, but things seem to be looking up as demand for the units remains high.

Mark Calzone, a representative with Meyer’s RV Superstore said that for the last year and a half they’ve had issues getting products and parts for the RV’s, but “it’s getting better.”

“The manufacturers as of late have done a good job getting things back on track,” Mr. Calzone said during the opening day of the Pittsburgh RV Show at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center Downtown.

Getting parts from the manufacturers has been difficult during the pandemic particularly last Spring, according to Mr. Calzone. In some instances where parts couldn’t be obtained, RV purchases were delayed.

However, it mainly effected campers who needed repairs on their units or wanted specialty customizations. Waiting for parts to come in — which took weeks or in some cases months — meant that those campers missed out on time roving around.

For the most part, people recognize that it’s a problem out of the dealerships’ hands, according to Mr. Calzone. 

“People understand what they’re dealing with,” Mr. Calzone said. “They know, even on the service side, that it’s going to take a bit longer.”

Addie and Mike Cox said that they take their RV out about 15 to 20 times a year and even though they haven't experienced supply chain issues with their unit, they’ve heard of people who have.

“We’ve been lucky and have not really had any issues,” Mr. Cox said.

Read the full article from Pittsburgh Post-Gazette here.