SSI: August’s Towable RV Retails Grew 5.4%

August report still favorable Retail sales of towable RVs rose 5.4% in August over August 2011, Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI) has reported, and stood at 8% ahead year-to-date heading into the final third of the year. Travel trailer sales were up 8% in August and 11.2% year-to-date, while fifth-wheel sales were up somewhat less at 3.2% for August and 5.5%% year-to-date. Folding camping trailer sales fell 10.9% in August and stood down 11.3% year-to-date. Park model sales fell 18.2% in August and... Read more

SSI: Class B Sales Yield 42.1% Gains in August

Year-over-year Class B motorhome sales soared up 42.1% in August and were up 32% increase for the first eight months, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. Through August, Roadtrek Motorhomes Inc. retained its lead in Class B sales, owning a 35.8% market share, while fellow Canadian builder Pleasure-Way Industries Ltd. was second with a 19.9% share. Thor Industries Inc. was the top U.S. manufacturer for the eight months, holding the No. 3 slot with a 19.3% market share,... Read more

SSI: Motorhome Sales Post 7.5% Rise in August

Year-over-year motorhome registrations increased 7.5% in August while sales rose 5.9% for the first eight months, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. Thor Industries Inc. ranked as the motorhome sales leader year-to-date with a 20.7% market share, followed by Winnebago Industries Inc. (19.7%) and Forest River Inc. (12.2%). In the Class A category, registrations in August gained 5.9% compared with 2011, while sales were up 6.2% for the eight months. Winnebago led the... Read more

SSI: Canadian Coach Sales Decline 6.6% in July

Year-over-year Canadian motorhome sales declined 6.6% in July while registrations rose 1.3% for the seven months. Statistical Surveys Inc. reported that data for the provinces of British Columbia and Ontario are incomplete. Forest River Inc. was the Canadian motorhome sales leader through July, capturing a 24.6% market share, followed by Thor Industries Inc. (22.4%) and Winnebago Industries Inc. (14%). July Class A registrations were up 3.7% from the year prior but edged down 0.7% year-to-date.... Read more

SSI: Canadian Towable Sales Drop 6.1% in July

Year-over-year Canadian retail sales of towable RVs declined 6.1% in July and edged down 1.5% for the first seven months, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI). The Grand Rapids. Mich.-based firm noted that the provinces of British Columbia and Ontario are incomplete for the month and data was unavailable for Quebec. A sector-by-sector breakdown shows: • Sales in the travel trailer sector fell 6.4% in July and were flat for the seven months, up 0.1% • Fifth-wheel... Read more

SSI: Towable Sales Up 1.8% for July; 7.5% YTD

Year-over-year retail towable sales were edged up 1.8% in July while registrations for the seven months increased 7.5%. According to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc., results showed: • Sales for the high-volume travel trailer sector gained 4.7% in July while year-to-date registrations rose 10.9%. • Fifth-wheel registrations were flat for the month, up 1.5%, and rose 5% through July. • Folding camping trailer sales declined 19.4% in July and 13.1% year-to-date. • Park... Read more

Stat Surveys: Class B Sales Jump 17.4% in July

Year-over-year Class B motorhome sales continued to gain traction showing 17.4% growth in July and a 27.8% increase for the first seven months, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. Through July, Roadtrek Motorhomes Inc. retained its lead in Class B sales, owning a 35.4% market share, while fellow Canadian builder Pleasure-Way Industries Ltd. was second with a 20% share. Thor Industries Inc. was the top U.S. manufacturer for the seven months, holding the No. 3 slot with a 19.4%... Read more

SSI: July Motorhome Sales Show 13.8% Growth

Year-over-year motorhome registrations increased 13.8% in July while sales rose 4.2% for the first seven months, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. Thor Industries Inc. ranked as the motorhome sales leader year-to-date with a 20.7% market share, followed by Winnebago Industries Inc. (19.4%) and Forest River Inc. (12.1%). In the Class A category, registrations in July gained 10.8% compared with 2011, while sales were up 4.5% for the seven months. Winnebago led the category... Read more

SSI: All Canadian Towable Sectors Fall in June

Year-over-year Canadian retail sales of towable RVs declined 11.4% in June and edged down 0.4% for the first six months, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI). The Grand Rapids. Mich.-based firm noted that the provinces of British Columbia and Ontario are incomplete for the month. A sector-by-sector breakdown shows: • Sales in the travel trailer sector were down 9.1% in June, while showing a 1.6% gain for the six months. • Fifth-wheel sales declined 16.9% for the... Read more

SSI: Canadian Coach Sales Drop 21.2% in June

Year-over-year Canadian motorhome sales declined 21.2% in June while registrations rose 2.7% for the six months. Statistical Surveys Inc. reported that data for the provinces of British Columbia and Ontario are incomplete. Forest River Inc. was the Canadian motorhome sales leader through June, capturing a 24.6% market share, followed by Thor Industries Inc. (23.1%) and Winnebago Industries Inc. (14.1%). June Class A registrations fell 22.8% from the year prior and 1.5% year-to-date. Thor was... Read more

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