NY Times - As Elkhart goes
Interesting read in today's NY Times. As Elkhart, Ind, Goes. Seems some slowdowns in the industry are causing some concern. **Edit: some of you may have trouble getting past the paywall but most ...
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The RV industry is cyclical like anything else. The aircraft industry is another example along with the automotive industry. Just because a lot of baby boomers are retiring doesn't necessarily mean they put away enough money to spend on recreational items. Living below your means doesn't seem to be the normal anymore. I'm greatful manufacturing jobs are coming back onshore instead of service type low wage jobs. Chinese are building a tire plant in Carolina, Toyota and Mazda building new plants that will pay decent wages as well. A British steel company is reopening a steel plant that will employee people with a decent wage as well. This will give people more disposable income to purchase things like RV'S.
