May Wholesale Shipments Continue Record Streak

Market Report | May 2021

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Summary

Results for the RV Industry Association’s May 2021 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 49,241 units, becoming the best May wholesale shipment total on comparable record. May 2021 shipments were an increase of 75.9% compared to the 27,999 units shipped during May 2020, the first month back for the RV industry following the large-scale shutdowns to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

The RV industry has set a new RV shipment record for each of the past seven months as RV manufacturers continue to sustain high production levels to replenish dealer inventories amid peak consumer demand.

“More American consumers than ever before are rediscovering the great outdoors and the joy that comes from spending time with friends and family,” said RV Industry Association President & CEO Craig Kirby. “With RVing becoming more popular than ever, the RV industry has been committed to sustaining industry growth and meeting demand that shows no sign of slowing down.”

Towable RVs, led by conventional travel trailers, ended the month up 79.4% against last May with 44,471 wholesale shipments. Motorhomes finished the month up 48.6% compared to the same month last year with 4,770 units and Park Model RVs ended the month up 8.2% compared to May 2020 with 304 wholesale shipments.

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Wholesale RV Shipments

MAY 2020 MAY 2021 YOY Last Year CUM. 2020 CUM. 2021 YOY To Date

Towables
Travel Trailers (ALL) 18,513 33,520 81.1% 92,583 174,123 88.1%
Travel Trailers - 5th Wheel 5,582 9,926 77.8% 25,680 46,209 79.9%
Folding Camping Trailers 528 624 18.2% 2,284 3,340 46.2%
Truck Campers 167 401 140.1% 1,073 1,758 63.8%
All Towable RVs 24,790 44,471 79.4% 121,620 225,430 85.4%
Motorhomes
Conventional (Type A) 942 1,256 33.3% 4,606 6,554 42.3%
Van Campers (Type B) 755 989 31.0% 2,033 5,122 151.9%
Mini (Type C) 1,512 2,525 67.0% 7,346 12,455 69.5%
All Motorhomes 3,209 4,770 48.6% 13,985 24,131 72.5%
Total RV Shipments 27,999 49,241 75.9% 135,605 249,561 84.0%

Total Shipments Monthly vs. Last Year

Park Model RV Shipments

MAY 2020 MAY 2021 YOY Last Year CUM. 2020 CUM. 2021 YOY To Date
Park Model RVs 281 304 8.2% 1,564 1,879 20.1%

Monthly Shipments

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