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US RV Sales Continue Decline: April Down 16.9% Year-over-Year

08.07.2026 23:42 1 min 2 sources
Woodall's Campground Magazine - Daily News & Information for... HRV + 1 more
US RV Sales Continue Decline: April Down 16.9% Year-over-Year
Original source: Woodall's Campground Magazine - Daily News & Information for the Outdoor Hospitality Industry

In Brief

In April 2026, retail registrations of new RVs and campers in the US fell 16.87% compared to April 2025, marking the eighth consecutive month of decline and the 16th in the last 18 months. Used RV sales rose 5.66%.

Sales of new RVs and campers in the US continue to slide. According to Statistical Surveys Inc., retail registrations in April 2026 decreased by 16.87% year-over-year. This is the eighth consecutive month of decline and the 16th in the last 18 months.

Earlier, in February 2026, the drop was even steeper: sales fell 24.12% compared to February 2025. Motorhome sales declined 31.24%, while towable RV sales dropped 22.96%.

Amid the slump in the primary market, demand for used RVs is growing. In April, used RV sales rose 5.66%, and in February they increased by 1.57%.

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US RV Retail Registrations Fell 16.9% in April

11.06.2026 Woodall's Campground Magazine - Daily News & Information for... HRV Original source

RV and Trailer Sales Down 24.12% in February

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