CBS News Interviews Pouliot, Lippert on State of RV Industry – RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News
ELKHART, Ind. – A crew from CBS News was in the RV Capitol of the World this morning (April 18) to film a segment on how the RV industry is faring given the current economic climate.
Houston-based CBS Correspondent Janet Shamlian interviewed Mary Pouliot, the chair of the RV Industry Association (RVIA) and Executive Vice President of the Americas for Thetford, at the RV/MH Hall of Fame. Following that, Shamlian and her crew traveled to the corporate headquarters of Lippert Components Inc., where she interviewed CEO Jason Lippert.
Shamlian questioned Pouiliot and Lippert about whether lackluster consumer confidence was a concern for the industry and how much the tariff-fueled trade war was impacting the industry. Both Pouiliot and Lippert spoke how the RV industry is typically a bellwether for the greater economy and everyone is simply looking for some degree of certainty regarding the tariffs. They mentioned the long-term sustained growth of the RV lifestyle, and how camping and RVing has long been a popular vacation option for Amercians as it is affordable, family-oriented and an opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors.
“It was a good experience,” Pouliot said of the CBS interviews, both of which were arranged by RVIA. “It gave us an opportunity to talk about the industry and our sustained growth. Yes, there are concerns, but the RV industry has always weathered the storm.”
Producers said the segment is expected to be broadcast as early as next week, potentially as an “Eye on America” feature.
