January 2021 Shipments Up Nearly 40%

Summary

The RV Industry Association’s January 2021 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 45,930 units, an increase of 39.2% compared to the 33,003 units shipped during January 2020, making this the best January shipment total on comparable record.

“RV shipments show no sign of slowing down,” said RV Industry Association President & CEO Craig Kirby. “RV manufacturers and suppliers are producing a record number of units to meet the continued demand from consumers looking to make RVing a part of their active outdoor lifestyle.”

Towable RVs, led by conventional travel trailers, finished the month up 40.7% against last January with 41,414 wholesale shipments. Motorhomes ended the month up 26.6% compared to January 2020 with 4,516 units.

Park Model RVs ended the month down (-7.8%) compared to January 2020 with 331 wholesale shipments.

For a print-friendly version of the January Market Report, click here.

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Wholesale RV Shipments

	JAN 2020	JAN 2021	YOY Last Year	CUM. 2020	CUM. 2021	YOY To Date
Towables
Travel Trailers (ALL)	22,678	31,773	40.1%	22,678	31,773	40.1%
Travel Trailers - 5th Wheel	6,066	8,732	43.9%	6,066	8,732	43.9%
Folding Camping Trailers	454	588	29.5%	454	588	29.5%
Truck Campers	237	321	35.4%	237	321	35.4%
All Towable RVs	29,435	41,414	40.7%	29,435	41,414	40.7%
Motorhomes
Conventional (Type A)	1,252	1,248	-0.3%	1,252	1,248	-0.3%
Van Campers (Type B)	474	937	97.7%	474	937	97.7%
Mini (Type C)	1,842	2,331	26.5%	1,842	2,331	26.5%
All Motorhomes	3,568	4,516	26.6%	3,568	4,516	26.6%
Total RV Shipments	33,003	45,930	39.2%	33,003	45,930	39.2%

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Total Shipments Monthly vs. Last Year

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Park Model RV Shipments

	JAN 2020	JAN 2021	YOY Last Year	CUM. 2020	CUM. 2021	YOY To Date
Park Model RVs	359	331	-7.8%	359	331	-7.8%

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Monthly Shipments

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