In May 2026, the RV industry experienced a -19.04% year-over-year (YOY) decline. This follows a -0.09% YOY decline in May 2025, said Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI), a subsidiary of Trader Interactive that gathers data and insights on the RV industry.
Here are the May 2026 findings released by SSI on July 7:
New RV sales varied across categories:
- Motorized RVs: -13.52% YOY
- Towable RVs: -19.61% YOY
Category Performance: New RV Sales
Outperforming the Market
- Class B: -9.25%
- Class C: -11.69%
- Fifth Wheels: -17.19%
Performing in Line with the Market
- Travel Trailers: -20.29%
Underperforming the Market
- Class A: -24.75%
Used RV Market Trends: May 2026
Unlike new RVs, used RV sales saw an increase in YOY sales, rising from -8.61% in May 2025 to -2.41% in May 2026.
Top-Performing Used RV Categories
- Class B: +0.61%
- Travel Trailers: +0.05%
Underperforming Used RV Categories
- Fifth Wheels: -4.39%
- Class C: -6.10%
- Class A: -7.59%
Regional Performance: Where Demand Is Rising & Falling
Despite the decline for new RVs, some markets are significantly outperforming the national average, creating growth opportunities. However, other markets are experiencing steeper declines, indicating potential challenges for dealers. Below are some of the strongest and most-declining markets based on May 2026 data.
Top Growth Markets: May 2026
- Greenville-Greenwood, MS → +500.00% YOY
- Liberal, KS → +400.00% YOY
- Roanoke Rapids, NC → +400.00% YOY
- Orangeburg, SC → +233.33% YOY
- Great Bend, KS → +200.00% YOY
Declining Markets: May 2026
- Madisonville, KY → –98.15% YOY
- Aberdeen, SD → -84.21% YOY
- Natchez, MS → -83.33% YOY
- Logan, WV → -80.00% YOY
- Minot, ND → -79.55% YOY
For more information, contact SSI at [email protected].
