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These brands learned from past downturns—keeping debt low, maintaining strong supplier relationships, and avoiding risky luxury segments. Their resilience positions them as likely survivors once the market stabilizes.
The Future Beyond the Reset
Demographics and economic shifts are reshaping RV demand. A growing segment of full-time RV residents—more than one million Americans—is not driven by leisure but by necessity, seeking affordable housing amid soaring home prices. Retiring baby boomers are trading fixed mortgages for mobility, while younger families consider RVs as cost-effective alternatives to high rent.