Bamaman
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It's not clear what you're saying about the RV industry.
Yes, the retail market is up right now, but it (and the marine industry) both suck business wise. The downturn in the market of 2008 took out many, many RV dealerships and there are relatively few dealerships in most of the U.S.
As far as the companies: There are relatively few manufacturers traded on the open stock market. Forest River is another Berkshire Company, and they're a giant. Hedge funds also own a number of "private" companies.
I have a year old fifth wheel trailer, and we keep it stored in the mountains. We are seeing a turnover of campers, with many dying off and younger families coming into the RV world.
I still cannot get over so many people selling their houses and personal belongings to hit the road full time for a few years in RV's. They're very brave people. And I never hear one bad word online about the "full timer" lifestyle.
Yes, the retail market is up right now, but it (and the marine industry) both suck business wise. The downturn in the market of 2008 took out many, many RV dealerships and there are relatively few dealerships in most of the U.S.
As far as the companies: There are relatively few manufacturers traded on the open stock market. Forest River is another Berkshire Company, and they're a giant. Hedge funds also own a number of "private" companies.
I have a year old fifth wheel trailer, and we keep it stored in the mountains. We are seeing a turnover of campers, with many dying off and younger families coming into the RV world.
I still cannot get over so many people selling their houses and personal belongings to hit the road full time for a few years in RV's. They're very brave people. And I never hear one bad word online about the "full timer" lifestyle.