Since the advent of Covid-19 and successive imprisonments, many French people have felt a desire for freedom, space and nature. Result, Sales of campers and motor homes soared in 2020 and 2021. Several trends and states of mind emerged during this period such as Vanlife example.
But this year “hype” go back down There are new motorhomes for sale decreased in the first quarter compared to last year. They even fall by 18% according to data from AAA data.
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The decline of the commercial vehicle market
This decline in new motor home sales needs to be re-contextualized as a whole. In general, the car market, including vans and motorhomesis decreasing -24% in 6 months after 2021 was positive by +6% registrations That same year, sales of new motorhomes even exploded. They had jumped 25% !
Semiconductor shortages also affect motorhomes
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Like a car, a motor home is also affected semiconductor crisis, known in the automotive world. They even technically require more electronic parts than cars.
The sector is also a victim sharp increase in prices, due to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. This is what the market does new and used motor home many less accessible the public
Rental of motorhomes and minibuses remains popular
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Make no mistake, RVs and other converted RVs still have a bright future ahead of them. More and more French people are still making the move rent these utility vehicles for the holidays example. Instead of going abroad, many turn to our beautiful country for the economy or ecology. Old school, upgraded, compact… Everyone will find something for themselves!
Source: Auto Plus
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