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Rolling in my RV

Trailer business cashes in on tough times
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While any number of industries are struggling to adapt to the new economic reality, the RV industry rolls on undaunted. While it helps that the average buyer is middle-aged and more financially secure than most, the RV could also emerge as a preferred option as families turn away from expensive vacations in hotels for the cheaper accommodations of a campground. "My family is so big, we’re looking at other vacation options," explained a father of four at an RV show in Windsor this weekend. "A trailer is looking like a good solution."

The Windsor Star

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