Summary

The RV Industry Association's May survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 39,724 wholesale shipments, a decrease of (-14.2%) from the 46,322 units shipped last May.

Towable RVs, led by conventional travel trailers, totaled 34,838 units for the month, a decrease of (-15%) compared to last May’s total of 40,966 units. Motorhomes finished the month with 4,886 units, down (-8.8%) compared to the May 2018 total of 5,356 units.

Through May, RV shipments have reached 179,943 units, down (-22.1%) from the 230,850 units at this point last year.

Park Model RVs finished the month up 15.5% compared to last May with 410 shipments to retailers.

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Wholesale RV Shipments

May 2018 May 2019 YOY Last Year Cum. 2018 Cum. 2019 YOY To Date

Towables

Travel Trailers (ALL) 31,807 26,326 -17.2% 155,701 120,874 -22.4%
Travel Trailers - 5th Wheel 8,059 7,505 -6.9% 41,138 32,368 -21.3%
Folding Camping Trailers 706 717 1.6% 3,470 3,369 -2.9%
Truck Campers 394 290 -26.4% 1,661 1,198 -27.9%
All Towable RVs 40,966 34,838 -15% 201,970 157,809 -21.9%
Motorhomes
Conventional (Type A) 2,041 1,584 -22.4% 10,566 7,893 -25.3%
Van Campers (Type B) 574 421 -26.7% 2,442 1,524 -37.6%
Mini (Type C) 2,741 2,881 5.1% 15,872 12,717 -19.9%
All Motorhomes 5,356 4,886 -8.8% 28,880 22,134 -23.4%
Total RV Shipments 46,322 39,724 -14.2% 230,850 179,943 -22.1%

Total Shipments Monthly vs. Last Year


Park Model RV Shipments

May 2018 May 2019 YOY Last Year Cum. 2018 Cum 2019 YOY To Date
Park Model RVs 355 410 15.5% 1,825 1,970 7.9%

Monthly Shipments