Economy
Simple Living Hits the Road as RV Ownership Surges
Sales are about to reach pre-recession levels. Who's driving them and why?
If you're one of the millions of Americans planning to hit the road for a summer trip, be prepared: RVs are ruling the road.
Perhaps you've seen headlines that Airstream, Inc.—manufacturer of those signature egg-shaped aluminum trailers since 1931—celebrated a record year in 2014, with sales up 26 percent over 2013 numbers. It's an improbable-sounding accomplishment, given that the doors of at least one dealership are posted with a sign that reads, "Yes, we're still making them."