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For American consumers, the financial squeeze has become undeniable. With inflation outpacing wages, retirees on fixed incomes, and younger families burdened by student loans, the practicality of RV ownership is shrinking. Many prospective buyers are deterred by soaring monthly payments and rising insurance and maintenance costs.
Existing owners face a bitter reality: owing more on their rigs than they can sell for. Stories abound of owners with rigs valued at less than half of their original purchase price, struggling to refinance or break even. Some have parked their RVs, unable to justify fuel, repair, or insurance costs, realizing their dreams of road life are now untenable financial burdens.