RV Sales Numbers Stay Strong
Steady numbers show first quarter sales were not a fluke. Summer is in full swing and RV companies are still stocking their dealerships with new model RVs.
RV Traders Online Employ New Methods To Sell RVs
In the olden days, which weren’t too long ago, anyone selling an RV was limited to a local consumer base. Aside from classified ads, the options weren’t cheap if you wanted to advertise your sale. Newspaper ads cost hundreds of dollars and paying for radio time isn’t cheap either. However, today’s RV traders and sellers online are finding new and creative ways to reach an eager audience.
Sales Numbers Up For RV And Fifth Wheel Camper Sales
After a disconcerting recession that saw a loss of jobs for those in the RV industry, the economy is finally starting to turn around for RVs and fifth wheel campers. Throughout the nation, RV dealers are reporting more RV sales. January saw an increase in sales and the trend had stayed strong as the months pass.
What Is The Role Of The RV Dealer?
When a person walks into an RV dealership, they often brace themselves for the typical salesmen portrayed on TV – someone who is trying to sell them something they don’t want. The question is why do dealers do it? Many times dealers work on commission, so it’s in their best interest to sell high priced vehicles. Other companies do it because they need to sell a certain amount of RV units to stay in business. Fortunately, their businesses don’t usually last more than a few years, especially during recession years. People return to those they trust, and that’s where success comes in.
Are Gas Prices Limiting Summer Travel?
It’s summer time! That means traveling. But with the recent oil spill many are worrying that gas prices might see a hike that will limit their ability to enjoy road trips in their RVs. Extreme fuel costs severely limit the amount of fun to be had on vacation. Currently the situation in the Gulf of Mexico does not seem to have affected the price of fuel. The price of gas has been fairly steady throughout 2010. But they have been higher in comparison to last year (2009). Experts are able to provide fairly accurate price estimates depending upon the following factors: political situations, cost per barrel, amount of consumption.
RV Enthusiasts: Keep Wild Animals Wild
Observing wildlife in the springtime can be amazing. Animals are coming out of hibernation. The problem comes when campers decide to take advantage of the fact that recently hibernating animals are hungry. They often decide to feed the animals in order to obtain a “closer look.” This is not a good idea. Beaudry RV suggests the following in dealing with wildlife in or around campsites appropriately:
Tips For Selling A Used Motorhome Or RV
Now is the time that people are starting to think about purchasing new or used RVs. The summer is close and travel vacations are being planned. If you have a used RV or motorhome for sale, then think about the following before you list your RV or motorhome ‘For Sale.’
Class A Motorhomes & Travel Trailers Sales Increase Over 2009
The recession isn’t over. Many believe the RV industry is an indicator for the economy at large, and while their sales numbers have increased significantly over 2009’s numbers, it’s not a given that sales will continue to grow. However, reports through the first quarter of 2009 are showing that the initial spike in sales after the new year are continuing and there is hope that the worst of the recession has passed.
More People Heading Out In New And Used Motorhomes This Summer
RV travel is expected to be on the rise this summer. A number of factors are adding up to see Americans enjoying their time off in RVs as opposed to hotels. Over 8.2 million households own an RV reports RVIA. With prices of hotel and airfare seeming excessive to many travelers, RVing and camping are quickly taking the place of overseas vacations.
New and Used Motorhomes See Changes in Fuel Economy
When gas prices saw an all time high a few years ago, California didn’t flinch. Their stringent standards on clean fuel had the automobile industry outraged as well as car and RV owners. Now, the rest of the country is about to catch up to California. The Obama administration is stepping up and enforcing stricter fuel standards that will result in more efficient vehicles hitting the road in the next few years. The administration’s goal is to have cars reach 34.1 mpg which is about 10 mpg higher than current models.
