Article: RV sales roll ahead: Buyers accept gas prices or pick smaller vehicle.

Byline: Jason M. Reynolds

Jun. 6--Local RV and camper dealers say they expect recreational vehicles to continue rolling off their lots at a high rate despite persistently high gas prices. "Sales have been tremendous," said Randy Shipp, general manager of Shipps RV Center & Campground. "Business has increased."

The East Ridge dealership has experienced a 40 percent sales increase this season, Mr. Shipp said. He attributes the gain to his store joining a large national RV chain with extensive advertising, plus increased demand by aging baby boomers. "Boomers close to retirement want to spend more time traveling on their own terms," Mr. Shipp ...

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