In April 2026, the RV industry experienced a -16.87% year-over-year (YOY) decline, following -0.48% YOY decline in April 2025, said Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI), a subsidiary of Trader Interactive that gathers data and insights on the RV industry.
Here are the April 2026 findings released by SSI on June 9:
New RV sales varied across categories:
- Motorized RVs: -11.46% YOY
- Towable RVs: -17.49% YOY
Category Performance: New RV Sales
Outperforming the Market
- Class C: -5.30%
- Class B: -15.10%
Performing in Line With the Market
- Travel Trailers: -17.08%
- Fifth Wheels: -17.93%
Underperforming the Market
- Class A: -26.30%
Used RV Market Trends: April 2026
Unlike new RVs, used RV sales saw positive YOY growth, rising by +5.66%. This could signal stronger consumer demand for pre-owned RV models.
Top-Performing Used RV Categories
- Travel Trailers: +9.02%
- Class B: +6.29%
Used RV Categories Performing in Line With the Market
- Fifth Wheels: +4.25%
Underperforming Used RV Categories
- Class C: +0.76%
- Class A: -4.25%
Regional Performance: Where Demand Is Rising & Falling
Despite the decline for new RVs, some markets are significantly outperforming the national average, creating growth opportunities, SSI said. However, other markets are experiencing steeper declines, indicating potential challenges for dealers. Below are some of the strongest and most-declining markets based on April 2026 data.
Top Growth Markets: April 2026
- Nogales, AZ → +300.00% YOY
- Juneau-Ketchikan, AK → +250.00% YOY
- Abilene, TX → +214.00% YOY
- Orangeburg, SC → +150.00% YOY
- Athens, OH → +100.00% YOY
Declining Markets: April 2026
- Danville, VA → -87.50% YOY
- Blytheville, AR → -83.33% YOY
- Logan, WV → -83.33% YOY
- Jacksonville, IL → -70.00% YOY
- Mitchell, SC → -68.75% YOY
For more information, contact SSI at [email protected].
