The Canadian RV Association (CRVA) reports that RV wholesale shipments into Canada for the third quarter ending Sept. 30 totaled 5,925 units, representing a 6.7% increase over the 5,552 units shipped during the same period in 2024.
According to Statistical Surveys, and as reported by the RVDA of Canada, retail activity for the quarter totaled 10,492 units. The significant gap between sales and wholesale shipments reflects a meaningful reduction of dealer inventories during the period, as retailers continued to align stock levels with current demand.
Year-to-date RV wholesale shipments as of Sept. 30 into Canada totaled 23,777 units compared with 22,860 units during the same period in 2024, an overall increase of 4% year-over-year.
Despite broader economic headwinds, the improvement in third-quarter shipments is an encouraging sign for the Canadian RV industry. Dealers continue to manage inventories carefully, and steady retail activity through the summer months demonstrates that consumer interest in the RV lifestyle remains strong.
At the same time, CRVA remains mindful of external pressures. Higher interest rates, modest national economic growth, and ongoing trade uncertainties continue to influence both manufacturing and consumer purchasing decisions.
“We want to reinforce the importance of a stable, tariff-free and fair North American trade environment that enables Canadian and U.S. manufacturers and dealers on both sides of the border to operate on a predictable and equal footing,” the association said.
CRVA will continue to work closely with government and industry partners on both sides of the border to support balanced and reciprocal trade, promoting confidence for manufacturers, dealers and consumers, to ensure the long-term stability of the RV sector across North America.
For more updates, visit www.crva.ca.
