the Atlantic: RVs and the economy

…RV sales turn out to be a pretty good predictor too: When RV sales are doing well, the economy follows; when RV sales tank, the economy is soon to tank too. … …the RV industry has repeatedly fallen in advance of more widespread economic troubles. RV sales started dropping in 1999; the economy did not

RVs intersect with housing issues

Ad hoc RV parks have burgeoned on Mountain View’s streets, accommodating residents like Whaley. But they bother some residents, who say they are irksome and should be removed. … Even people working regular jobs have sometimes been forced to live in cars because they can’t afford an apartment. RVs, at least, have showers. from this