During these travels, including an infamous 30-day family cross-country road trip in the summer of 1996, I had the opportunity to check out all kinds of different rigs that served as recreational vehicles.

An RV, or recreational vehicle, is one of the most interesting ways to travel across the country.

The outdoors revival has created a boom in demand for recreational vehicle rentals.

Others benefited, such as detergent manufacturers, workout equipment companies, and recreational vehicle sellers, but even those faced supply chain challenges.