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State of the RV Industry – March 2025*

The RV industry continued its decline in March 2025, with most categories underperforming, though some local markets showed strong growth and opportunity.
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In March 2025, the RV industry experienced a -13.24% year-over-year (YoY) decline, growing closer to a stable market, compared to a -11.54% YoY decline in March 2024.

New RV sales followed the market trend:

  • Motorized RVs: -19.38% YoY
  • Towable RVs: -12.46% YoY

Category Performance – New RV Sales

Performing with the Market (Categories aligned with industry trends)*

  • Park Model: -13.85%
  • Travel Trailer: -10.93%

Performing Against the Market (Categories underperforming or outperforming industry trends)*

  • Truck Camper: -8.62% (Outperforming vs. market)
  • Fifth Wheel: -16.61% (underperforming vs. market)
  • Class A: -19.44% (Underperforming vs. market)
  • Class B: -23.09% (Underperforming vs. market)
  • Class C: -17.69% (Underperforming vs. market) 
  • Camping Trailer: -34.68% (Largest category decline)

Regional Performance – Where Demand is Rising & Falling

Despite the overall decline, some markets are significantly outperforming the national average, creating growth opportunities. However, other markets are experiencing steeper declines, indicating potential challenges for dealers.

Top Growth Markets – March 2025*

  1. Laredo, TX+150.00% YoY
  2. Yakima, WA+118.52% YoY
  3. Oneonta, NY+100.00% YoY
  4. Lynchburg, VA+90.91% YoY
  5. Williamsport, PA+80.95% YoY

Declining Markets – March 2025*

  1. Great Bend, KS-100.00% YoY
  2. Raleigh-Durham, NC-87.43% YoY
  3. Greensboro-Winston-Salem-High Point, NC-86.13% YoY
  4. Ithaca, NY-83.33% YoY
  5. Sedalia, MO → -68.18% YoY

Used RV Market Trends – March 2024

Like new RVs, used RV sales saw a decline YoY (-6.84%), indicating a relatively stable market.  

Top-Performing Used RV Categories**

  • Class B: +6.24%
  • Fifth Wheels: -4.15%
  • Travel Trailer: -6.21%

Underperforming Used RV Categories**

  • Truck Camper: -12.50%
  • Park Model: -20.64%
  • Camping Trailers: -14.25%

Stay Ahead with Data-Driven Insights

There’s always more to the data than whether the industry is up or down. By peeling back the layers, you uncover new opportunities to act strategically.

For access to the industry data that helps you make smarter business decisions, contact us at marketing@statisticalsurveys.com.

Want to turn that data into action? TI Media can help you capitalize on your market with expert advertising strategies.

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*Data pulled from North America Combined 

**Data pulled from US Combined

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