The pandemic motor-home bubble bursts with RV sales down 49% year to date

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Recreational vehicles were in high demand during the pandemic, but Americans' interest in the motor-home life seems to be dwindling.

Shipments of RVs are down 49.2% year to date, according to the RV Industry Association, with a 46.4% drop in June compared to the same period last year.