A Statistical Surveys State of the Industry report indicates the RV industry experienced a double-digit decline in registrations when comparing December 2024 to December 2025.
December has never been a month in which RV sales soared, but the 11.14% year-over-year decline in 2025 is a considerable drop from the 0.29 decline experienced between December 2023 and December 2024.
Motorized RV sales fell 12.08% year-over-year. Type A sales took the biggest hit, falling by 20.43%. Type B sales dropped 14.08% and Type Cs fell 7.37%.
Towable RV sales fell 11%. Fifth wheel registrations dropped 13.31% and travel trailers fell by 9.57%.
Regionally, some markets’ registration totals still grew by over 60%, while some markets’ declined by over 70%
The market in Chattanooga, Tennessee grew by 64.29%. In South Carolina, the Charleston market grew by 63.27% and the Myrtle Beach market grew by 42.42%
Out west, the Medford-Grants Pass, Oregon market was up 62.16% and the Stockton, California market was up 48.84%.
“Despite the overall decline, some markets are significantly outperforming the national average, creating growth opportunities,” the report reads. “However, other markets are experiencing steeper declines, indicating potential challenges for dealers.”
In Florida, the Tallahassee market experienced a 75.15% decline, and the Melbourne-Titusville market fell 47.37%.
The Chicago market saw a 53.94% drop and the market in Ashville-Henderson, North Carolina fell by 53.76%.
“Similar to new RVs, used RV sales saw a year-over-year decline of -4.40%,” the report reads, “indicating a softening market through the winter months.”
Registrations for used Type B motorhomes rose by 7.83% and used Type Cs was up 1.88%.
Type As experienced a 6.13% decline in registrations.
Used camping trailers were down 8.77%, fifth wheels fell 6.14% and travel trailers dropped 4.68%.
