DOVER, Del. - Some RV dealers say this past year has been challenging with one dealer saying sales dropped nearly 50 percent. But, those same dealers say business has started to pick up.

Many RV dealers blame high gas prices and the economy for the previous drop in sales. Jeff Morey was shopping for his first RV, Wednesday, at this week's RV and Camper show at the Blue Hen Mall in Dover. 

"I've been looking at them for a while with today's economy, it's when you have the opportunity to save a dollar or two it's a good thing to do," Morey said.

He says owning one of them will give him more vacation possibilties and will cut back on vacation costs.

"The initial investments higher but in the long term, it'll end up saving money," he explained.  Morey wasn't the only one looking for a deal.

The Stallwood's say they're hoping to travel all over the U.S.  They say an RV will save on hotel and restaurant fees. And with lower gas prices, they say it makes sense.

"You have to make a decision of what you want," said Derek Stallwood. "You sleep in your own bed at night, you can make all our own food when you wish, you do as you wish."

Many local RV dealers say they're finally starting to see some relief. Alexander RV's CEO, Kevin Alexander says sales have doubled since this time last year.  Alexander says people are really interested in used inventory, because of their price.

Other dealers agree there's been a lot more traffic on the lots with people interested in buying.

"There's still people sometimes that would say, I would want to hold on to my money, but all the same time there's the majority of them are tired of the economy talks- they want to go out, enjoy their family and they want to put this behind them," said Ryan Horsey of Parkview RV in Smyrna.

Customers say even though they want to buy, they're still looking for affordable prices.

The RV and Camper show will go on at the Blue Hen Mall Dover until Sunday. Parkview RV is also having a show at the Dover Mall.