As demand for RV’s continues to surge, a new type of business is taking over

June 27, 2021 9:18 PM

Adam Duxter

Posted: June 27, 2021 9:18 PM

MADISON, Wis. – As Wisconsin begins to move beyond the Coronavirus pandemic, one COVID byproduct is continue to grow in popularity – RV’s.

According to the RV Industry Association, sales in 2021 are projected to be more than 30% higher than in 2020, which was already up nearly 15% over 2019. In addition, rental demand has skyrocketed.

In Madison, Alicia Hamilton was one of many who got the itch to experience the outdoors during the pandemic.

“I’ve always wanted to have a camper, especially last year with the COVID craziness,” she said. “I was definitely wanting to do a lot more camping and really got the bug to have a camper.”

Price, however, was a barrier.

“They’re not cheap,” she said….

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