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In January 2026, total RV shipments fell 10.7% year-over-year to 24,683 units. Towable RV sales dropped 13.2%, while motorhome shipments increased by 12.7%.
According to two industry sources, RV shipments in January 2026 totaled 24,683 units, a 10.7% decline compared to the same month last year.
Both sources report identical figures, highlighting a market downturn overall but growth in the motorhome segment.
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Total RV shipments reached 24,683 units in January 2026, a 10.7% decrease compared to the previous year. Towable RV shipments fell by 13.2%, while mot...
Total RV shipments reached 24,683 units in January 2026, a 10.7% decrease compared to the previous year. Towable RV shipments fell by 13.2%, while motorhome shipments increased by 12.7%.
Total RV shipments in January 2026 reached 24,683 units. Towable RV shipments fell by 13.2%, while motorhome shipments increased by 12.7% compared to ...
Total RV shipments in January 2026 reached 24,683 units. Towable RV shipments fell by 13.2%, while motorhome shipments increased by 12.7% compared to the same month last year.
Updated: 20.06.2026
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In February 2026, new RV sales in the US fell 24.12% year-over-year, while the used market grew 1.57%. Experts link dealer struggles to a lack of buyer behavior data, causing customer leakage from the sales funnel.
Total RV shipments in the US reached 342,220 units in 2025, a 2.5% increase from the previous year. Motorhome shipments rose 19.5% in December, while towable RV shipments declined by 1.9% for the same month. The RV Industry Association cites improving economic conditions for the modest growth and expects the upward trend to continue into 2026.
Remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur caused flash flooding at Gulfport Luxury RV Resort in Gulfport, Mississippi, trapping guests in their RVs and damaging vehicles. Water levels rose to four feet, waking visitors like Wesley Borne from Hammond, Louisiana, who was alerted by a neighbor banging on his camper door. Members of the Southern Elite RV Club went door-to-door to warn others and assist with evacuation.
Italian manufacturer Wingamm has updated its compact Oasi 540.1 motorhome for the US market. Built on a RAM ProMaster chassis (the American Fiat Ducato), it accommodates 2–3 people. The body uses a single molded rear panel to prevent water and dust ingress. Standard features include underfloor heating, a Victron energy management system, up to 700 W alternator charging, and a fully electric interior. The base price is $192,500 (about €167,000), below the average for comparable US models.
A fire broke out shortly before noon Saturday at the Sun Retreat camping and RV site on Route 72 in Barnegat, New Jersey, and was contained by 1 p.m., according to a local police official. No further details were released. Fire crews from Barnegat, Eagleswood, and Manahawkin responded. Evacuated tenants declined to comment.
Jeremy Patton, 47, was arrested in Santa Rosa, California, for setting an occupied RV on fire. The standoff lasted several hours; police used a drone and less-lethal munitions. No injuries reported.
Manuel Vega, a 66-year-old Ecuadorian businessman and former president of Deportivo Cuenca, is traveling across North America in a motorhome named Firpo Camper, built with his son. The journey started in Cuenca in February 2026 and includes attending World Cup matches in the US. The motorhome, based on a Peugeot Jumper, features a shower, toilet, kitchen, and solar panels. Plans include a trip to Alaska in 2027 and a return to South America in 2028.
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