RVIA Survey Shows 30,919 Wholesale Shipments in May

RV Business

FAIRFAX, Va. – Results for the RV Industry Association’s May 2023 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 30,919 units, a decrease of 38.8% compared to the record 50,529 units shipped in May 2022. To date, RV shipments are down 49.7% with 140,735 units.

“Summer is officially here and people across the country are using their RVs to create lasting memories with family and friends,” said RV Industry Association President & CEO Craig Kirby. “RVing continues to be one the most economical ways to travel and for those looking to take an incredible vacation while also controlling their travel costs, RV dealerships nationwide have many affordable options to meet the demand.”

Towable RVs, led by conventional travel trailers, ended the month down 41.7% from last May with 26,559 shipments. Motorhomes finished the month down 12.2%)compared to the same month last year with 4,320 units.

Park Model RVs finished May up 16.8% compared to the same month last year, with 480 wholesale shipments.