RV industry death spiral...

I disagree with most of this article. There's still very strong demand for rv products and don't see it stopping anytime soon and I'm a part time rv dealer. Folks will still want to buy rvs that are priced in their range, especially entry level ones. The recent integration of jayco into thor won't affect sales, they still operate on their own. My own personal starcraft trailer has a jayco tag on the frame as they have owned them for years. The only potential issue I see that MIGHT do something is reimbursement rates for warranty repairs, but the disgruntled dealers will close or change lines, and then manufacturers will simply open another dealer to replace them, assuming they are even needed in that particular location because if you don't move inventory the manufacturer considers you expendable anyway. Yes, folks grumble, but like Walmart they'll still put up with relative lack of quality and customer service and still come back if the price is right.