Retail sales of Class B motorhomes or van campers rose 14.6% in July over July 2009, Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI) has reported.

Canada-based Roadtrek Motorhomes Inc. remained the industry leader with a 40% share of the U.S. market.

Thor Industries Inc. moved into the No. 2 spot with a 20.9% share, nosing out another Canadian firm, Pleasure-Way Industries Ltd., which had a 19.1% share.

Only six of the eight participating firms reported retail sales for the month.

Year-to-date, Class B sales are ahead of the 2009 pace by 42.8%.

Year-to-date, Roadtrek is solidly in the No. 1 spot with a 41.1% market share, followed by Pleasure-Way with a 22.2% share and Winnebago Industries Inc. with an 18.3% share.

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