SSI: Motorhomes Sales Rise 22.5% in January

Year-over-year motorhome registrations were up 22.5% in January, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. Thor Industries Inc. (23%) edged out Winnebago Industries Inc. (21.1%) for the No. 1 spot in January motorhome registrations, followed by Tiffin Motorhomes Inc. (11.5%) and Forest River Inc. (11.4%). In the Class A category, January sales rose 24.7% compared with 2012. Winnebago led the category, posting a 22.9% market share, while Thor held a 20.9% share and Tiffin... Read more

SSI: Canada Towable Sales Flat for ’12, Up 1%

Year-over-year Canadian retail sales of towable RVs increased 33.7% in December, but remained flat for 2012, up 1.1%, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. Results by segment showed: • Sales in the travel trailer sector rose 26.4%% in December and 3.1% for the 12 months. • Fifth-wheel sales grew 46.1% for the month and edged up 1.4% year-to-date. • Folding camping trailer registrations gained 25% in December but declined 17.1% for the 12 months. • Recreational... Read more

SSI: Canadian Coach Sales Retreat 3.3% in ’12

Year-over-year Canadian motorhome sales edged up 4.3% in December while registrations fell 3.3% for 2012, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. Forest River Inc. was the Canadian motorhome sales leader for the full year, capturing a 22.6% market share, followed by Thor Industries Inc. (21%) and Winnebago Industries Inc. (15.5%). December Class A registrations declined 10.3% from the year prior and were down 6.2% year-to-date. Thor was No. 1 in the category for the 12... Read more

SSI: Towable Sales Up 8.3% For ’12, Dip in Dec.

Year-over-year retail towable sales dipped 1.7% in December while year-to-date registrations for 2012 showed an 8.3% gain and fourth-quarter sales grew 5.7%. According to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc., results showed: • Sales for the high-volume travel trailer sector edged up 2.8% in December and rose 11.4% for the 12 months. • Fifth-wheel registrations fell 8% for the month but gained 5.8% for the full year. • Folding camping trailer sales dipped 1.4% in December and... Read more

SSI: Class B Motorhome Sales up 31.4% in ’12

Year-over-year Class B motorhome sales surged 22.4% in December and 31.4% for the full year, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. For the 12 months, Roadtrek Motorhomes Inc. retained its lead in Class B sales, owning a 36.3% market share, while fellow Canadian builder Pleasure-Way Industries Ltd. was second with a 19.6% share. Thor Industries Inc. was the top U.S. manufacturer for 2012, holding the No. 3 slot with an 18.2% market share, followed by Winnebago Industries... Read more

SSI: Motorhome Sales Post 7.3% Gain for 2012

Year-over-year motorhome registrations were up 1.6% in December while sales for the full year increased 7.3%, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. Winnebago Industries Inc. (20.6%) edged out Thor Industries Inc. (20%) for the No. 1 spot in 2012 motorhome registrations, followed by Forest River Inc. (12%) and Fleetwood RV Inc. (11.4%). In the Class A category, December sales rose 4.5% compared with 2011 and were up 6.5% for the 12 months. Winnebago led the category for... Read more

SSI: Canadian Motorhome Sales Off 2.2% in Nov.

Year-over-year Canadian motorhome sales edged down 2.2% in November while registrations fell 3.5% for the 11 months, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. Forest River Inc. was the Canadian motorhome sales leader through November, capturing a 22.7% market share, followed by Thor Industries Inc. (21.1%) and Winnebago Industries Inc. (15.4%). November Class A registrations dropped 13.9% from the year prior and declined 6.1% year-to-date. Thor was No. 1 in the category for... Read more

SSI: Canadian Towable Sales up 38.3% For Nov.

Year-over-year Canadian retail sales of towable RVs increased 38.3% in November and 0.7% for the first 11 months, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Statistical Surveys noted that Quebec was added for the first time in October while the 2011 data was incomplete due to processing issues at the province. Data showed: • Sales in the travel trailer sector rose 41.7% in November and 2.8% for the first 11 months. • Fifth-wheel sales grew 31.3%... Read more

SSI: Towable Sales Flat in Nov., Grow 8.3% YTD

Year-over-year retail towable sales were flat in November, up 0.2%, while year-to-date registrations increased 8.3%. According to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc., results showed: • Sales for the high-volume travel trailer sector edged up 2.2% in November and rose 11.3% year-to-date. • Fifth-wheel registrations grew just 1% for the month and 6.1% for the 11 months. • Folding camping trailer sales declined 19.2% in November and 10.9% year-to-date. • Park model sales declined... Read more

SSI: Class B Sales Rise 5.6% in Nov., 31.4% YTD

Year-over-year Class B motorhome sales increased 5.6% in November and 31.4% for the first 11 months, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. Through November, Roadtrek Motorhomes Inc. retained its lead in Class B sales, owning a 36.4% market share, while fellow Canadian builder Pleasure-Way Industries Ltd. was second with a 19.6% share. Thor Industries Inc. was the top U.S. manufacturer for the 11 months, holding the No. 3 slot with an 18.2% market share, followed by Winnebago... Read more

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