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Manufacturing woes leave RV dealers struggling to meet spike in demand

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Drisdelle said some manufacturers won't have more supply until 2023 Isabelle Leger ,   CBC News,  April 21, 2021, 5:48 PM AT Family RV Rentals , April 22, 2021, 6:40:47 PM PT The pandemic has caused longer waits for people who want to buy a new RV.  (Paul Sakuma/Associated Press) There are now more aspiring RV owners than ever before, but COVID-19 has stuck a wrench in the supply chain leaving some New Brunswick buyers with a long wait for their house on wheels and a lost potential sale for dealerships.  Steve Drisdelle, the sales manager at Fredericton RV World, said there's no question the demand for RVs and trailers has increased since last year, as New Brunswickers look for a fun solution to having to stay close to home. But, while the demand has stayed high throughout fall, winter, and into the spring, manufacturers are still playing catch up from months of forced lockdown.  Drisdelle said the dealership gets its supply from manufacturers in Indiana, which are now pretty w

RV rentals increase 650% as coronavirus changes how Americans vacation

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 By  Sean Szymkowski | Family RV Rentals | April 20 , 2021 As we look to avoid shared transportation due to COVID-19, going it alone in an RV looks mighty appealing. Summer vacation is, undoubtedly, going to look a lot different for many Americans this year, but perhaps what no one saw coming was the rise of the  RV . As so many try to keep their distance and avoid crowds during the coronavirus pandemic, peer-to-peer RV rental company RVshare said last week bookings had increased 650%. The spread of COVID-19 has made air travel and public transportation mighty unpopular options, while personal vehicles feel like more of a safe haven. Other recent studies have shown travelers feel  more comfortable in a personal vehicle  where they can control the scenario, unlike shared transportation. CNBC spoke to experts such as Mark Wong, an executive for Small Luxury Hotels of the World, who say this summer will be the summer of road trips for families who do still book vacations, again citing t