ELKHART — The number of recreational vehicles shipped to dealers declined in June by 11.7 percent – but experts say the numbers are merely a return to normal after last year’s record pace.
The RV Industry Association’s monthly survey of manufacturers found that 44,794 units were shipped, down from the 50,796 units shipped in June 2021. This year, through June, RV shipments were up 7.8 percent against the same point last year with 323,831 wholesale shipments.
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