SSI: Towable, Travel Trailer Sales Flat For June

Year-over-year retail towable sales were flat in June, up 0.4%, while registrations for the first six months increased 7.1%. According to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc., results showed: • Sales for the high-volume travel trailer sector edged up 2.1% in June while year-to-date registrations rose 10.5%. • Fifth-wheel registrations increased 0.7% for the month and 4.3% through June. • Folding camping trailer sales declined 16.4% in June and 13.2% year-to-date. • Park model... Read more

SSI: Class B Sales Record 17.4% Gain in June

Year-over-year Class B motorhome sales continued to gain traction in the second quarter, showing 17.4% growth in June, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. For the first six months, registrations were up 26.1% compared to 2011. Through June, Roadtrek Motorhomes Inc. retained its lead in Class B sales, owning a 36% 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... Read more

SSI: June Motorhome Registrations Gain 2.1%

Year-over-year motorhome registrations edged up 2.1% in June while sales also rose 2.1% for the first six months, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. Thor Industries Inc. ranked as the motorhome sales leader year-to-date with a 21.1% market share, followed by Winnebago Industries Inc. (19.3%) and Forest River Inc. subsidiary Coachmen RV (12.4%). In the Class A category, registrations in June were flat, down 1% compared with 2011, while sales gained 2.9% for the six... Read more

SSI: Canadian Towable Sales Drop 4% for May

Year-over-year Canadian retail sales of towable RVs declined 4% in May but were up 2.9% for the first five 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 edged down 3.7% in May, but showed a 4.7% gain for the five months. • Fifth-wheel sales were flat for the month,... Read more

SSI: Canada Coach Sales Flat in May, Up 1.7%

Year-over-year Canadian motorhome sales were flat in May, up 1.7%, while registrations rose 12.9% for the five months. Statistical Surveys Inc. reported that data for the provinces of British Columbia and Ontario are incomplete. Thor Industries Inc. was the Canadian motorhome sales leader through May, capturing a 25.1% market share, followed by Forest River Inc. (22.1%) and Winnebago Industries Inc. (13.4%). May Class A registrations increased 16.8% from the year prior and 6.1% year-to-date. Thor... Read more

SSI: Towable Sales Rise 8.8% in May, 7.8% YTD

Year-over-year retail towable sales gained 8.8% in May while registrations for the first five months increased 7.8%. According to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc., results showed: • Sales for the high-volume travel trailer sector rose 12.9% in May while year-to-date registrations were up 11.9%. • Fifth-wheel registrations grew 4.2% for the month and 3.7% through May. • Folding camping trailer sales declined 9.7% in May and 13.7% year-to-date. • Park model sales fell 26.8%... Read more

Stat Surveys: Class B Sales Grow 54.3% in May

Year-over-year Class B motorhome sales continued to gain traction in the second quarter, showing 54.3% growth in May following April’s 23.7% increase. For the first five months, registrations were up 28.1% compared to 2011. Through May, 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 20.1% share. Thor Industries Inc. was the top U.S. manufacturer for the five months, holding... Read more

Stat Surveys: Motorhome Sales Off 4.2% in May

Year-over-year motorhome registrations edged down 4.2% in May while sales were up 2.1% for the first five months, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. Thor Industries Inc. ranked as the motorhome sales leader year-to-date with a 20.9% market share, followed by Winnebago Industries Inc. (19.7%) and Forest River Inc. subsidiary Coachmen RV (12.3%). In the Class A category, registrations in May were up 6% compared with 2011 as year-to-date sales rose 3.5%. Winnebago led... Read more

SSI: Canadian Towable Sales Grow 4% for April

Year-over-year Canadian retail sales of towable RVs were up 4% in April and 8.5% for the first four 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 for Quebec is not currently available for towable units. A sector-by-sector breakdown shows: • Sales in the travel trailer sector rose 6.6% in April and posted an 11.7% gain for the four... Read more

SSI: Class C’s Elevate April Canadian MH Sales

Year-over-year Canadian motorhome sales rose 34.5% in April, boosted by a 107.5% jump in Class C registrations, while sales were up 22.2% for the four months. Statistical Surveys Inc. reported that data for the provinces of British Columbia and Ontario were incomplete. Thor Industries Inc. was the Canadian motorhome sales leader through April, capturing a 33.8% market share, followed by Winnebago Industries Inc. (13%) and Forest River Inc. (12.8%). Class A registrations declined 13.8% from... Read more

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