PLAN Method Helps RV Dealers Eliminate Slow-Moving Parts Inventory

New RV sales fell 24.12% year-over-year in February 2026, while the used market edged up 1.57%. Dealers also face customer leakage from the sales funnel due to insufficient buyer behavior analysis.

An RV PRO article offers recommendations for designing a dealership showroom that attracts customers and makes the visit memorable. The focus is on creating a focal point using bright lighting, color accents (especially yellow-green), and seasonal updates. Examples include a successful display at Curtis Trailers in Portland, Oregon.

Summer temperatures now last 24 extra days in Tucson and eight additional days in Phoenix compared to 1970, per Climate Central. For RV parts planners, this renders historical data unreliable, causing unpredictable demand spikes for AC systems, filtration, and hurricane repair parts. According to PW Consulting, suppliers now pre-plan 60–70% of inventory to account for regional variation, while lead times have expanded from three to over five months.