Washington, DC (CNN Business) Gas prices may be skyrocketing, but Americans still love their RVs despite the fact that they often get 10 mpg — or less. RV popularity boomed during the pandemic as travelers looked for safe ways to travel while maintaining social distance. RV production in North America hit an all-time high in 2021, with more than 600,000 vehicles produced, according to RV Industry Association spokeswoman Monika Geraci. Thor Industries, which owns popular RV brands Airstream and Jayco, said this month that its sales were up 34.6% in the latest three months, compared with the same period last year. RV experts say consumers are adjusting to high gas prices by taking shorter trips.

Source: CNN June 20, 2022 02:45 UTC