In December 2025, the RV industry showed a -11.14% year-over-year (YoY) decline, reflecting continued seasonal softening through the winter months. This compares to a modest -0.29% YoY decline in December 2024.
New RV sales varied across categories:
- Motorized RVs: -12.08% YoY
- Towable RVs: -11.00% YoY
Category Performance – New RV Sales
Outperforming the Market
- Class C: -7.37%
- Travel Trailers: -9.57%
Performing in Line with the Market
- Fifth Wheels: -13.31%
Underperforming the Market
- Class B: -14.08%
- Class A: -20.43%
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 – December 2025
- Chattanooga, TN→ +64.29% YoY
- Charleston, SC → +63.27% YoY
- Medford-Grants Pass, OR → +62.16% YoY
- Stockton, CA → +48.84% YoY
- Myrtle Beach, SC → +42.42% YoY
Declining Markets – December 2025
- Tallahassee, FL → -75.15% YoY
- Chicago, IL → -53.94% YoY
- Asheville-Hendersonville, NC → -53.76% YoY
- Melbourne-Titusville, FL → -47.37% YoY
- Baton Rouge, LA → -46.07% YoY
Used RV Market Trends – December 2025
Similar to new RVs, used RV sales saw a decline YoY (-4.40%), indicating a softening market through the winter months.
Top-Performing Used RV Categories
- Class B: +7.83%
- Class C: +1.88%
Underperforming Used RV Categories
- Class A: -6.13%
- Travel Trailers: -4.68%
- Fifth Wheels: -6.14%
- Camping Trailers: -8.77%
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