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How RVs and #Vanlife Became Really Expensive
After a period of stellar pricing, RV manufacturers and dealers will have to cut buyers some slack.
A Volkner Performance S motorhome with a Bugatti.
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After two years when it seemed everyone hit the road to live their best #vanlife or explore the outdoors in a larger motor home, some of the air is rushing out of the recreational-vehicle boom.
Buyers are balking at soaring prices, forcing US RV manufacturers to temporarily shutter production and dealers to discount inventory. The industry faces a testing period of declining sales and earnings, but a renewed commitment to more affordable camping options will ensure its long-term prospects.