Between canceled flights and closed borders, 2020 changed the way we vacation.
Meanwhile, the work-from-anywhere trend made us more mobile than ever.
Enter, the age of the RV.
Interest in recreational vehicles has been revving up in recent years, fueled by minimalist-loving millennials and retiring baby boomers, but last year the market exploded. Despite early pandemic shutdowns, RV dealers across America reported record sales, and for some companies, the demand has been overwhelming.
Located in Hohenwald, Tennessee, three hours northwest of Chattanooga, Oliver Travel Trailers is a family-owned manufacturing company, founded in 2007, that specializes in high-end, made-to-order trailers. Pre-pandemic, says Matt Duncan, director of marketing, the company employed about 50 people and sold about 15 trailers per month. Last May, following a six-week shutdown, Oliver reopened – and instantly nearly doubled its sales.