News Blip: Thor, Jayco Trailers, Winnebago Turnaround Key To RV Story In 2016
KEY MANUFACTURERS prove CRUCIAL TO RV TURNAROUND IN 2016
Thor, Jayco Trailers & Winnebago Essential To Changing Tide According to Investor's Business Daily
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In 2015, RV shipments from manufacturers to dealers hit their “best annual total since 2006,” according to the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association. That’s a 4.9% year-over-year increase to 374,246 units, it said, including a 7.6% jump in motor homes and a 4.5% rise in towables (think travel trailers and toy haulers that have to be hitched to the back of another vehicle). Lower gas prices were the biggest factor contributing to last year’s pop in shipments, RVIA Western Show Director Tom Gaither told Investor's Business Daily Lower interest rates and tame inflation also help.To see the full article at Investor's Business Daily, click here.
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