Latest Shipment Report Shows More RVs Headed To Dealer Lots Ahead Of Summer Travel Season

Summary

Results for the RV Industry Association’s April 2022 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 57,043 units, an increase of 11.5% compared to the 51,813 units shipped during April 2021. Through April, RV shipments are up 14.1% compared to the same point last year with 228,509 wholesale shipments.

“RVing remains a great travel option for people looking to experience the freedom of travel while also providing them greater control over travel costs,” said RV Industry Association President & CEO Craig Kirby. “This latest shipment report shows more RVs are headed to dealer lots to provide consumers with a variety of options as they look to enjoy the great outdoors and go RVing this summer.”

Towable RVs, led by conventional travel trailers, ended the month up 11.5% against last March with 52,151 shipments. Motorhomes finished the month down (-3.2%) compared to the same month last year with 4,892 units.

Park Model RVs ended April up 14.6% compared to April 2021 with 433 wholesale shipments. Through April, park model RVs are down (-7.7%) with 1,453 shipments.

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Wholesale RV Shipments

	APRIL 2021	APRIL 2022	YOY Last Year	YTD 2021	YTD 2022	YOY To Date
Towables
Travel Trailers (ALL)	36,109	40,435	12.0%	140,603	162,688	15.7%
Travel Trailers - 5th Wheel	9,597	10,515	9.6%	36,283	40,418	11.4%
Folding Camping Trailers	648	756	16.7%	2,716	2,993	10.2%
Truck Campers	406	445	9.6%	1,357	1,739	28.2%
All Towable RVs	46,760	52,151	11.5%	180,959	207,838	14.9%
Motorhomes
Conventional (Type A)	1,384	1,442	4.2%	5,298	5,506	3.9%
Van Campers (Type B)	1,067	1,443	35.2%	4,133	6,010	45.4%
Mini (Type C)	2,602	2,007	-22.9%	9,930	9,155	-7.8%
All Motorhomes	5,053	4,892	-3.2%	19,361	20,671	6.8%
Total RV Shipments	51,813	57,043	10.1%	200,320	228,509	14.1%

Total Shipments Monthly vs. Last Year

Park Model RV Shipments

	APRIL 2021	APRIL 2022	YOY Last Year	YTD 2021	YTD 2022	YOY To Date
Park Model RVs	378	433	14.6%	1,575	1,453	-7.7%

Monthly Shipments

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