RV Shipments in January 2017

Summary

January's survey of manufacturers conducted by RVIA found wholesale shipments of RVs started 2017 in strong fashion, continuing the momentum from the previous year.

Total shipments for the month were 33,859 units. That represents a 7.4% rise from the January 2016 total of 31,526 units and a 2.7% gain over last month's robust total of 32,970.

All towable RVs, led by conventional travel trailers, rose 6.2% in January reaching a total of 28,931 units.  Motorhome shipments reached 4,928 units on 15.2% growth paced by Type C and Type B motorhomes.

The total shipments posted in January are the best for any comparable January on record and continue the strong trend of RV market growth from last year.

Wholesale RV Shipments

Type	January 2016	January 2017	YOY Last Year	Cum. 2016	Cum. 2017	YOY To Date
Towables
Travel Trailer (All)	20,573	22,329	8.5%	20,573	22,329	8.5%
Fifth Wheel	5,631	5,832	3.6%	5,631	5,832	3.6%
Folding Camping Trailers	858	575	-33.0%	858	575	-33.0%
Truck Campers	186	195	4.8%	186	195	4.8%
All Towable RVs	27,248	28,931	6.2%	27,248	28,931	6.2%
Motorhomes
Conventional (Type A)	2,014	1,955	-2.9%	2,014	1,955	-2.9%
Van Campers (Type B)	306	365	19.3%	306	365	19.3%
Mini (Type C)	1,958	2,608	33.2%	1,958	2,608	33.2%
All Motorhomes	4,278	4,928	15.2%	4,278	4,928	15.2%
Total RV Shipments	31,526	33,859	7.4%	31,526	33,859	7.4%

Type	January 2016	January 2017	YOY Last Year	Cum. 2016	Cum. 2017	YOY To Date
Park Model RVs
Total Park Model Shipments	100	100	0.0%	100	100	0.0%

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• Travel Trailers (All)
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Motorhomes

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• Conventional (Type A)
• Van Campers (Type B)
• Mini (Type C)

Park Model RVs

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