The RV industry recorded an 11.68% year-over-year decline in total registrations in November, a notable contraction compared with November 2024’s 0.68% increase.
Statistical Surveys Inc.’s November 2025 State of the Industry report said the registration declines indicated continued softening in retail activity.
Type C motorhome registrations were the only RV category to gain from November 2024 levels. Type C sales grew by 1.51%.
New motorized RV registrations overall decreased 9.58% year-over-year and towables fell 11.98%.
Fifth wheel registrations were down 11.73% year-over-year, and travel trailer registrations were down 11.91% year-over-year.
The worst categories in November were Type B motorhomes, which were down 16.01%, and Type A motorhomes, which were down 25.21% year-over-year.
Despite the decline, the report said some markets were outperforming the national average and creating growth opportunities.
“However, other markets are experiencing steeper declines,” the report said, “indicating potential challenges for dealers.”
The top three November markets were Eugene-Springfield, Oregon (up 79.17%); Portland, Oregon (up 41.75%); and Longview-Marshall, Texas (up 39.53%).
The Melbourne-Titusville, Florida, market was up 39.22% and Dover, Delaware, was up 30.91%.
The Asheville-Henderson, North Carolina, market declined 51.67%. The Spokane, Washington, market was down 44.33% and the Lexington, Kentucky, market was down 42.39%.
The Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Florida, market fell 38.95% year-over-year, and the Nashville market was down 37.74%.
The report said used RV sales were down year-over-year in November but by much less than new RV sales. Used RV sales declined 2.11% year-over-year. Statistical Surveys said the difference between used and new RV sales suggested continued consumer interest in used RVs.
The top-performing used RVs were motorhomes. Type A motorhomes were up 1.99% year-over-year, Type B motorhomes were up 12.14% and Type C RVs were up 0.27%.
Used camping trailers declined 8.66% year-over-year. Used travel trailers fell 2.28% year-over-year, and fifth wheels dropped 4.21%.
“There is always more to the data than whether the industry is up or down,” the report said. “By peeling back the layers, you uncover new opportunities to act strategically.”
