In March 2026, the RV industry experienced a -21.87% year-over-year (YoY) decline, following a -5.49% YoY decline in March 2025.
New RV sales varied across categories:
- Motorized RVs: -13.61% YoY
- Towable RVs: -22.85% YoY
Category Performance: New RV Sales
Outperforming the Market
- Class C: -5.10%
Performing in Line with the Market
- Class B: -17.41%
- Fifth Wheels: -21.79%
- Travel Trailers: -22.76%
Underperforming the Market
- Class A: -31.42%
Used RV Market Trends: March 2026
Unlike new RVs, used RV sales saw positive YoY growth (+6.56%), indicating continued consumer demand in the pre-owned segment.
Top-Performing Used RV Categories
- Class B: +9.26%
- Travel Trailers: +8.66%
- Class C: +7.00%
Performing in Line with the Market
- Class A: +4.50%
Underperforming the Market
- Fifth Wheels: +2.71%
Regional Performance: Where Demand is Rising & Falling
Despite the overall decline for new RVs, some markets are significantly outperforming the national average, creating growth opportunities. However, other markets are experiencing steeper declines, indicating potential challenges for dealers. Below are some of the strongest and most-declining markets based on March 2026 data.
Top Growth Markets: March 2026
- Ithaca, NY→ +200.00% YoY
- Selma, AL → +200.00% YoY
- Garden City, KS → +150.00% YoY
- Orangeburg, SC → +120.00% YoY
- La Salle-Peru-Ottawa-Streator, IL → +116.67% YoY
Declining Markets: March 2026
- Morgantown, WV → -86.36% YoY
- Jacksonville, IL → -83.33% YoY
- Lynchburg, VA → -80.95% YoY
- Mattoon, IL → -80.00% YoY
- Emporia, KS → -75.00% YoY
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