The fall cooldown is in full swing, and wholesale prices are settling below the seasonal average as expected, National Powersport Auctions (NPA) said in its October report. The pre-owned segment remains a bright spot. RV and camper Average Wholesale Prices (AWP) are running 23% above year-ago levels, continuing to outpace 2025 even as monthly and seasonal pricing dips below the prior three-month average. For dealers, this is the heart of the fall buying window, a chance to acquire quality pre-owned inventory at some of the most favorable wholesale prices of the year.
Pre-Owned RV Resilience
With consumer sentiment low and gas prices climbing back up, more shoppers are chasing value, steering retail buyers toward used RVs rather than the bigger spend of a new unit, NPA said. That shift keeps used RV and camper demand healthy while wholesale costs fall, widening the margin opportunity for dealers who stock up now. Pre-owned also lets dealers meet shoppers at a more approachable price point, bringing in customers who might otherwise sit on the sidelines.
Inventory stays abundant across motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheels and campers, giving dealers a broad selection to meet customer demand. Buyers continue to favor clean, well-maintained, retail-ready units.
A Strong Month To Buy
October’s auction lineup gives dealers the chance to source pre-owned RVs, campers, fifth wheels and towables at season-low costs from across the country. With prices trailing in nearly every category and market bottoms approaching, well-positioned buyers can secure high-demand inventory at attractive values while sellers move quickly before the market shifts again, NPA said. Browse available inventory and view upcoming auction dates online at npauctions.com.
NPA members receive access to detailed condition reports, valuation tools, market insights and nationwide live and online buying opportunities. RV businesses can contact NPA Dealer Registration at 888-292-5339, ext. 923301 or [email protected] to get started.
Now is an ideal time for dealers to acquire desirable inventory, attract customers with more approachable pricing and improve profitability through the remainder of the year, NPA said.
OCTOBER 2026 AUCTIONS
- 10/2 NPA Atlanta
- 10/2 NPA San Diego
- 10/7 NPA Cincinnati
- 10/8 NPA Lakeland
- 10/8 NPA Sacramento
- 10/9 NPA Dallas
- 10/14 NPA Philadelphia
- 10/15 NPA Kansas City
- 10/15 NPA Portland
- 10/16 NPA Atlanta
- 10/16 NPA San Diego
- 10/21 NPA Cincinnati
- 10/22 NPA Lakeland
- 10/22 NPA Denver
- 10/23 NPA Dallas
Source: National Powersport Auctions, August 2026 Market Report
