In March 2026, the RV industry experienced a -21.87% year-over-year decline, following a -5.49% year-over-year decline in March 2025, according to a report released May 11 by Statistical Surveys.
New RV sales varied across categories:
- Motorized RVs: -13.61% year over year
- Towable RVs: -22.85% year over year
Category Performance: New RV Sales
Underperforming the market:
- Class C: -5.10%
- Class B: -17.41%
- Fifth Wheels: -21.79%
- Travel Trailers: -22.76%
- Class A: -31.42%
Used RV Market Trends: March 2026
Unlike new RVs, used RV sales saw positive year-over-year growth (+6.56%), indicating continued consumer demand in the pre-owned segment, the report said.
Top-performing used RV categories:
- Class B: +9.26%
- Travel Trailers: +8.66%
- Class C: +7.00%
- Class A: +4.50%
Performing in line with the market:
- Fifth Wheels: +2.71%
Regional Performance: Where Demand Is Rising & Falling
Despite the overall decline for new RVs, some markets are significantly outperforming the national average, creating growth opportunities, according to the Statistical Surveys report. However, other markets are experiencing steeper declines, indicating potential challenges for dealers. Below are some of the strongest and most-declining markets based on March 2026 data.
Top Growth Markets: March 2026:
- Ithaca, NY→ +200.00% year over year
- Selma, AL → +200.00% year over year
- Garden City, KS → +150.00% year over year
- Orangeburg, SC → +120.00% year over year
- La Salle-Peru-Ottawa-Streator, IL → +116.67% year over year
Declining Markets: March 2026:
- Morgantown, WV → -86.36% year over year
- Jacksonville, IL → -83.33% year over year
- Lynchburg, VA → -80.95% year over year
- Mattoon, IL → -80.00% year over year
- Emporia, KS → -75.00% year over year
For more information, click here for the report from Statistical Surveys.
