Recreational Vehicles (RVs)
This niche manufacturing industry builds motorized motorhomes and towable campers designed for temporary living, leisure travel, and outdoor recreation.
Why it exists
This industry builds mobile living and leisure vehicles for travel and recreation.
Why it’s necessary
It supports tourism, nomadic lifestyles, disaster relief, and experiential mobility.
Key components
Motorhomes & towables
Chassis sourcing
Dealer distribution
Financing & warranties
How to evaluate businesses
Unit demand volatility, dealer inventory levels, financing availability, and discretionary spending sensitivity drive returns. Highly cyclical.
How the industry could be improved
Lightweight materials, EV powertrains, modular interiors, AI route planning, and integrated remote diagnostics.