Summary

January survey of manufacturers found RV wholesale shipments finished at 42,441, an increase of 25.3% from the 33,859 units shipped last January.  The January 2018 shipment total is the best January on comparable record.

All towable RVs, led by conventional travel trailers, totaled 36,322 units for the month, an increase of 26.6% compared to last January’s towable RV shipment total of 28,931. 

January motorhome shipments begin the year up 18.1% compared to last January with 5,819 wholesale shipments being reported.


Wholesale RV Shipments

Type January 2017 January 2018 YOY Last Year Cum. 2017 Cum. 2018 YOY To Date
Towables Towables
Travel Trailer (All) 22,329 28,446 27.4% 22,329 28,446 27.4%
Fifth Wheel 5,832 7,410 27.1% 5,832 7,410 27.1%
Folding Camping Trailers 575 541 -5.9% 575 541 -5.9%
Truck Campers 195 225 15.4% 195 225 15.4%
Motor Homes Motorhomes
Conventional (Type A) 1,955 2,211 13.1% 1,955 2,211 13.1%
Van Campers (Type B) 365 338 -7.4% 365 338 -7.4%
Mini (Type C) 2,608 3,270 25.4% 2,608 3,270 25.4%
Total RV Shipments 33,859 42,441 25.3% 33,859 42,441 25.3%
Type January 2017 January 2018 YOY Last Year Cum. 2017 Cum. 2018 YOY To Date
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