A warning sign has been flashing red: How weak RV sales could mean a 2023 recession

January 3, 2023

A slump in recreational vehicle sales has long been considered an early warning sign of a broader economic downturn because an RV is such a discretionary, big-ticket purchase. It thus reflects a shift in the mood of the American consumer before other types of spending, the theory goes. And consumption makes up about 70% of the U.S. economy. Yahoo News