Monthly Wholesale RV Unit Shipments to Dealerships
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) compiles and tracks how many new RV units each RV manufacturer makes and ships to RV dealers on a monthly basis. The wholesale shipment report breaks down RV vehicles by unit category in aggregate to avoid any RV manufacturer’s specific production numbers being released.
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2024 Monthly Wholesale New Unit Reports
Wholesale RV shipments matched 2023’s levels in September, keeping the industry on pace for its second-lowest annual shipment total in more than a decade.
The RVIA’s September 2024 survey of manufacturers found wholesale RV shipments totaled 24,595 RVs, down slightly from the 24,700 RVs shipped in September 2023.
Through September, RV shipments are up 7.7% compared with the first nine months of 2023, with 256,412 RVs shipped thus far in 2024.
In 2023, RVIA’s survey found fourth-quarter shipments totaled just over 75,000 RVs. If the industry matches 2023 levels, as the industry did in September, the RV industry would close the year with just over 330,000 wholesale shipments. The total would be a 6% increase over 2023 levels and the second-lowest lowest annual shipment total since 2013.
RVIA President and CEO Craig Kirby said shipments were steady in September but remain on track for modest increases from 2023 levels.
Towable RV shipments, led by conventional travel trailers, were up 4.2% from September 2023 with 22,279 shipments. Motorhomes were down 30.1% in September compared with September 2023 with 2,316 RV shipments.
To see the September 2024 wholesale shipment report broken down by RV category, click here.
For the 10th consecutive month, monthly wholesale RV shipments have increased year-over-year. The difference between August 2024 and August 2023 was not large.
RVIA’s August 2024 survey of manufacturers found RV shipments totaled 29,105, up 3.7% from the 28,071 shipments in August 2023.
Towable RVs outpaced August 2023 levels. Towable RV shipments totaled 26,245, up 9.6% from the August 2023 levels. Motorhomes’ shipments were down overall, 30.8% below August 2023 levels at 2,860 shipments.
RVIA President and CEO Craig Kirby said, “RV manufacturers and suppliers continue to build RVs and components with new technology and features to appeal to today’s RV buyers. With RVs available at nearly every price point, RVing remains one of the most affordable ways for people and families to travel and make lifelong memories.”
Through August 2024, wholesale RV shipments are up 8.6% compared with the same period last year, with 231,817 units shipped through August.
To see the August 2024 wholesale shipment report broken down by RV category, click here.
RVIA’s July 2024 survey of manufacturers upheld the industry’s trend of increasing year-over-year wholesale RV shipments.
The survey reported that July wholesale RV shipments increased by 17.5% compared with July 2023. July 2024 totaled 24,116 shipments while July 2023 yielded 20,520 shipments.
RVIA President and CEO Craig Kirby said, “As the summer comes to a close and kids head back to school, 27 million Americans are planning to go RVing this fall to take in some of the best weather and enjoy outdoor experiences with family and friends.”
Towable July shipments were up 21.8% compared with July 2023. July 2024 towable shipments totaled 21,560 RVs.
Motorhomes shipments totaled 2,556 in July, down 9.4% compared with the same month the year before.
Through the first seven months of 2024, RV shipments totaled 202,712, up 9.4% compared with the same timeframe last year.
At its current pace of 28,959 RV shipments a month, the industry would total 347,506 shipments this year. The total would be an 11% increase from 2023 levels but the second-smallest annual shipment total since 2013.
To see the July shipment report broken down, click here.
RVIA’s June 2024 survey of manufacturers results revealed a 5% wholesale RV shipment increase compared with June 2023. In June, 25,308 RVs were shipped, compared with 24,095 shipments in June 2023.
RVIA President and CEO Craig Kirby said the month’s largest increase was in travel trailers. Travel trailer wholesale shipments are up 19% for the year compared with the first six months of 2023.
“As consumers continue to look for affordable ways to vacation,” Kirby said, “RVs provide consumers with the freedom to travel while also controlling their costs and itineraries in a way that is easier than with traditional travel options.”
Towables ended the month totaling 23,020 wholesale RV shipments, up 11.4% compared with June 2023. Motorhomes finished the month down 33.2% compared with the same month last year. Motorhome wholesale RV shipments totaled 2,288.
To see the June shipment report broken down, click here.
As the summer camping season kicked off in May, RVIA reported wholesale RV shipments continued their trend of year-over-year increases.
RVIA’s May 2024 survey of manufacturers totaled 33,150 shipments compared with 30,919 in May 2023. May 2024 is the seventh consecutive month of year-over-year wholesale RV shipment increases.
RVIA President and CEO Craig Kirby said, “Shipments are continuing to show moderate increases over last year as units head to dealerships across the country.”
A total of 153,288 RVs have shipped through May. Shipments are up 8.9% compared with the first five months of 2023.
May towable shipments totaled 30,177, up 13.5% compared with the same month the previous year. Motorhome shipments were down 31.2% compared with May 2023. Motorhome shipments totaled 2,973.
To see the May 2024 wholesale shipment report broken down, click here.
RV shipments increased by nearly 10% in April from April 2023 levels. According to RVIA’s survey of manufacturers, RV shipments totaled 34,197 in April, a 9.5% increase compared with 31,216 shipments in April 2023.
April is the sixth consecutive month that shipments increased year-over-year.
RVIA President and CEO Craig Kirby said the association is encouraged by the RV shipment upward trend.
He said, “In this budget-conscious environment, consumers are looking for more affordable travel options for their summer trips.”
According to a recent RVIA survey, more than 45 million Americans plan to go RVing this summer.
This year, 120,138 RVs have shipped through April. The total is up 9.4% compared with the first four months of last year.
The survey recorded 30,682 towable shipments in April. The total increased by 14.2% compared with April 2023.
Motorhomes were down 19.4% compared with April 2023. In April 2024, motorhome shipments totaled 3,512.
To see the April 2024 wholesale shipment report broken down, click here.
RV wholesale shipments’ upward trend continued in March. RVIA’s March 2024 survey of manufacturers found RV wholesale shipments totaled 32,243, increasing 1.2% compared with the 31,869 units shipped in March 2023.
RV wholesale shipments are up 9.3% in the first three months of 2024, totaling 85,941 shipments, compared with the first three months of 2023.
March marked the fifth consecutive month shipments increased year-over-year.
RVIA President and CEO Craig Kirby said, “Our cautious optimism for the year continues as RV shipments are up over 9% through the first quarter of 2024. The strong desire to get out and RV continues with our latest survey data.”
Towable RVs, led by conventional travel trailers, totaled 29,018 shipments in March, up 5.9% compared with March 2023.
Motorhomes finished the month with 3,225 shipments, down 27.8% compared with March 2023.
To see the March 2024 wholesale shipment report broken down, click here.
RV shipments increased by 17.8% in February 2024 compared with February 2023.
RVIA’s February 2024 survey of manufacturers reported 31,024 RV shipments, compared with 26,326 in February 2023. The result marked the fourth consecutive month in which RV wholesale shipments were greater than the same month a year earlier.
RVIA President and CEO Craig Kirby said, “RV shipments continue to make a moderate recovery, putting us on track to meet ITR Economics’ forecast of 350,000 shipments for 2024.”
Towable RVs, led by conventional travel trailers, ended the month up 24.4% compared with February 2024 at 26,984 shipments. Motorhomes finished the month down 12.5% compared with the same month last year with 4,040 shipments.
To date, RV wholesale shipments are up 14.9% compared with the same time a year ago, with 53,698 shipments through February.
According to Kirby, 26 million Americans have RV plans this spring.
To see the February 2024 wholesale shipment report broken down by RV category, click here.
For the third month in a row, RV shipments continued to increase compared with the same month a year before.
Wholesale RV shipments rose by 11.1% in January 2024 compared with January 2023. RVIA’s survey of manufacturers reported 22,674 wholesale RV shipments in January compared with 20,405 shipments in January 2023.
Towable shipments increased by 21.1% in January compared with January 2023. RVIA reported 19,523 shipments in January compared with 16,117 in the same month of 2023. Motorhome shipments decreased by 26.5% in January with 3,151 RV shipments compared with 4,288 shipments in January 2023.
To see the January 2024 wholesale shipment report broken down by RV category, click here.
To read more about the January 2024 wholesale RV shipment report, click here.
