SSI: March Motorhome Sales Post 25.5% Rise

Year-over-year motorhome registrations jumped 25.5% in March while sales for the first quarter increased 23.5%, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI). Thor Industries Inc. held the No. 1 spot in year-to-date motorhome registrations with a 25.9% market share followed by Winnebago Industries Inc. (17.4%), Forest River Inc.’s Coachmen RV division (13%) and Forest River (11.5%). In the Class A category, March sales climbed 10.8% compared with 2012 and were up... Read more

SSI: Feb. Canadian Towable Sales Down 5.2%

Year-over-year Canadian retail sales of towable RVs fell 5.2% in February and 9.5% for the two months, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. Results by segment showed: • Sales in the travel trailer sector retreated 4.7% in February and 9.3% for the two months. • Fifth-wheel sales edged down 3% for the month and declined 6.9% year-to-date. • Folding camping trailer registrations declined 21.9% in February and 23.5% for the two months. • Recreational park trailers... Read more

SSI: Canadian Coach Sales Grow 23% in Feb.

Year-over-year Canadian motorhome sales soared 22.9% in February while registrations fell 6.2% for the two months, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. Thor Industries Inc. was the Canadian motorhome sales leader for February, capturing a 21.3% market share, followed by Forest River Inc. (16.4%), Forest River’s Coachmen RV division (14.8%) and Fleetwood RV Inc. (13.1%). February Class A registrations grew 39% from the year prior and were down 11.4% year-to-date. Thor... Read more

SSI: Towable Sales Slow in February, Rise 3%

Year-over-year retail towable sales edged up 3.1% in February while registrations for the two months showed a 12.8% gain. According to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc., results showed: • Sales for the high-volume travel trailer sector were up 4.1% in February and rose 13.6% for the two months. • Fifth-wheel registrations grew 2.8% for the month and 13.8% year-to-date. • Folding camping trailer sales dipped 0.8% in February but gained 2.5% year-to-date. • Recreational... Read more

SSI: Class B Sales Drop 4.1% During February

Year-over-year Class B motorhome sales edged down 4.1% in February while gaining 5.1% for the first two months, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. Through February, Roadtrek Motorhomes Inc. was No. 1 in Class B sales, owning a 34.4% market share, followed by Thor Industries Inc. with a 23.7% share. Pleasure-Way Industries Ltd. (18.6%) ranked third, edging out Winnebago Industries Inc. (16.7%). To subscribe to this or other SSI reports, contact Scott Stropkai, national... Read more

SSI: A’s Drive Feb. Coach Sales to 8% Growth

Year-over-year motorhome registrations rose 7.9% in February while sales for the two months increased 15.6%, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI). Thor Industries Inc. held the No. 1 spot in year-to-date motorhome registrations with a 26.7% market share followed by Winnebago Industries Inc. (19.2%), Forest River Inc. (11.9%) and Tiffin Motorhomes Inc. (10.8%). In the Class A category, November sales climbed 16.6% compared with 2012 and were up 22% for the two... Read more

SSI: Jan. Canadian Towable Sales Down 19.7%

Year-over-year Canadian retail sales of towable RVs decreased 19.7% in January, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. Results by segment showed: • Sales in the travel trailer sector fell 2o.6% in January. • Fifth-wheel sales declined 14.9% for the month. • Folding camping trailer registrations were down 28.6% in January. • Recreational park trailers sales retreated 37.5% for the month. Thor Industries Inc. was the overall Canadian towables sales leader for the... Read more

Class A’s Impact Canadian Coach Sales in Jan.

Year-over-year Canadian motorhome sales declined 40% in January, pulled down by a drop in Class A registrations, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. Winnebago Industries Inc. was the Canadian motorhome sales leader for the month, capturing a 19.4% market share, followed by Forest River Inc.’s Coachmen RV division and Fleetwood RV Inc., each with a 16.7% share. Forest River and Thor Industries Inc. rounded out the Top 5 as both manufacturers earned a 13.9% share. January... Read more

SSI: Towable Sales Rise 19.9% During January

Year-over-year retail towable sales gained 19.9% in January, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. Data showed: • Sales for the high-volume travel trailer sector increased 20.8% for the month. • January fifth-wheel registrations grew 22.7%. • Folding camping trailer sales edged down 2.8% for the month. • Park model sales declined 25.2% in January. Thor Industries Inc. was the towable sales leader for the month with a 37.1% market share, followed by Forest River... Read more

Stat Surveys: January Class B Sales Up 23.8%

Year-over-year Class B motorhome sales surged 23.8% in January, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. For the month, Roadtrek Motorhomes Inc. was the leader in Class B sales, owning a 28.8% market share, while Thor industries Inc. held the No. 2 spot with a 21.2% share followed by Pleasure-Way Industries Ltd. with a 19.2% share. To subscribe to this or other SSI reports, contact Scott Stropkai, national RV sales manager, at (616) 281-9898 ext. 128, or (616) 446-8179 (cell).  Read More →

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