Some economists are hopeful after observing a somewhat obscure economic indicator, which revealed that consumers are feeling more optimistic about the future: there’s been an upswing in recreational vehicle purchases.
Consumer confidence is expected to show modest improvement in a report being released today, but some economists see RV sales as a leading indicator of the economy’s health because they are among the largest nonessential purchases that a consumer can make.
Trailers cost between $6,000 and $60,000 and motor homes typically cost $50,000 to $300,000- no small chunk of change, but about 8% of U.S. households own one.
RV wholesale shipments increased 16% from July to August, and while that’s only about half the industry’s rapid sales pace in 2006, it’s still a 136% surge from January, according to the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association. The group estimates there will be a 27% increase in 2010.
http://www.usatoday.com/money/economy/2009-09-28-sales-recreational-vehicles_N.htm
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