In October 2025, the RV industry experienced a -7.37% year-over-year (YoY) decline, a sharp decline compared to the 5.16% YoY growth experienced in October 2024
New RV sales varied across categories:
- Motorized RVs: -1.77% YoY
- Towable RVs: -8.08% YoY
Category Performance – New RV Sales
Performing in Line with the Market
- Travel Trailers: -8.21%
- Fifth Wheels: -6.91%
- Class B: -5.60%
- Class A: -5.08%
Outperforming the Market
- Class C: 1.76%
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 – October 2025
- Beaumont–Port Arthur, TX → +74.58% YoY
- Myrtle Beach, SC → +58.00% YoY
- Lakeland–Winter Haven, FL → +50.00% YoY
- El Paso, TX → +46.48% YoY
- Eugene–Springfield, OR → +29.23% YoY
Declining Markets – October 2025
- Tampa–St. Petersburg–Clearwater, FL → −46.44% YoY
- Salt Lake City–Ogden, UT → −42.47% YoY
- Boston, MA → −38.52% YoY
- Oklahoma City, OK → −38.12% YoY
- Charlotte–Gastonia, NC → −26.47% YoY
Used RV Market Trends – October 2025
Unlike new RVs, used RV sales saw positive YoY growth (+4.59%), indicating continued consumer demand in the pre-owned segment.
Performing in Line with the Used Market
- Travel Trailers: +5.15%
- Fifth Wheels: +3.11%
- Class A: +5.63%
Outperforming the Used Market
- Class B: +15.72%
- Class C: +6.82%
Underperforming the Used Market
- Camping Trailers: -3.37%
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