SSI: November Motorhome Sales Flat, Fall 0.4%

Year-over-year motorhome registrations were flat in November, down just 0.4%, while sales for the 11 months increased 7%, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc.

Winnebago Industries Inc. (20.4%) edged out Thor Industries Inc. (20.1%) for the No. 1 spot in year-to-date motorhome registrations, followed by Forest River Inc. (12.1%) and Fleetwood RV Inc. (11.5%).

In the Class A category, November sales edged down 2.2% compared with 2011 and were up 5.9% for the 11 months. Winnebago led the category through November, posting a 22% market share, while Tiffin Motorhomes Inc. held a 19.5% share and Thor was No. 3 with an 18.7% share.

Class C sales grew 2.9% for the month and 8.5% year-to-date. Thor led the category for the 11 months with a 21.9% market share, followed by Forest River (18.4%), Winnebago (18.3%) and Forest Rivers Coachmen RV division (18.1%).

A low volume of rental registrations, all Class C sales, rose 67% in November.

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SSI: Oct. Motorhome Sales Notch 5.1% Growth

Year-over-year motorhome registrations increased 5.1% in October and 7.3% for the first 10 months, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc.

Thor Industries Inc. ranked as the motorhome sales leader year-to-date with a 20.2% market share, followed by Winnebago Industries Inc. (20.1%) and Forest River Inc. (12.1%).

In the Class A category, registrations in October were up 4.1% compared with 2011 and 6.2% year-to-date. Winnebago led the category through October, posting a 21.8% market share, while Tiffin Motorhomes Inc. held a 19.7% share and Thor was No. 3 with an 18.6% share.

Class C sales grew 6.7% for the month and 8.6% year-to-date. Thor led the category for the 10 months with a 22.2% market share, followed by Forest River’s Coachmen RV division (18.4%), Forest River (18.3%) and Winnebago (17.9%).

A low volume of rental registrations, primarily Class C sales, fell 33% in October.

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SSI: Coach Sales up 14% for 3Q, 3.7% in Sept.

Year-over-year motorhome registrations edged up 3.7% in September and 6.9% for the first nine months, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. Sales increased 14.1% for the third quarter.

Thor Industries Inc. ranked as the motorhome sales leader year-to-date with a 20.4% market share, followed by Winnebago Industries Inc. (19.9%) and Forest River Inc. (12%).

In the Class A category, registrations in September dipped 3.5% compared with 2011, while sales were up 5.8% for the nine months. Winnebago led the category year-to-date, posting a 21.7% market share, while Tiffin Motorhomes Inc. held a 19.8% share and Thor was No. 3 with an 18.7% share.

Class C sales grew 16% for the month and 8.3% year-to-date. Thor led the category through September with a 22.5% market share, followed by Forest River’s Coachmen RV division (18.6%), Forest River (17.9%) and Winnebago (17.7%).

A low volume of rental registrations, primarily Class C sales, fell 57% in September.

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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 category year-to-date, posting a 21.7% market share, while Tiffin Motorhomes Inc. held a 20% share and Thor was No. 3 with an 18.5% share.

Class C sales grew 9.8% for the month and 5.6% year-to-date. Thor led the category through August with a 23.2% market share, followed by Forest River’s Coachmen RV division (19%) and Forest River (18.1%).

Rental registrations, primarily Class C sales, fell 69% in August.

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Fleetwood Reports Strong Hershey Show Sales

Decatur, Ind.-based motorhome builder Fleetwood RV Inc. announced recent sales success at America’s Largest RV Show. The show, hosted by the Pennsylvania Camping & RV Association (PRVCA), was held Sept. 10–16 in Hershey at the Giant Center.

According to a press release, Fleetwood RV reported over 50% sales growth over last year’s show, with increased sales of Class A gas and diesel motorhomes. The growth was driven by the Bounder and Excursion brands retail volume. Fleetwood stated, “This success can be attributed to exciting new products, partnering dealer Grumbine’s RV and the record attendance.”

“We’re extremely pleased with the results generated by the Hershey show,” said John Draheim, president and CEO of Fleetwood RV. “We’ve worked hard to make the 2013 product line our most exciting yet with new floor plans that meet the needs and wants of our customers. It’s exciting to see such an overwhelming response to our products. These results prove that great products and great dealers are a winning combination.”

 

 

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 year-to-date, posting a 21.5% market share, while Tiffin Motorhomes Inc. held a 20.5% share and Thor was No. 3 with an 18.1% share.

Class C sales grew 17.7% in July and 3.9% for the seven months. Thor led the category through July with a 23.6% market share, followed by Forest River’s Coachmen division (19.5%) and Forest River (17.6%).

Rental registrations, primarily Class C sales, fell 12% in July.

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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 months. Winnebago led the category year-to-date, posting a 21.3% market share, while Tiffin Motorhomes Inc. held a 20.7% share and Thor was No. 3 with a 17.7% share.

Class C sales increased 5.5% in June and 1.6% for the six months. Thor led the category through June with a 24.9% market share, followed by Coachmen (19.9%) and Winnebago (17.1%).

Rental registrations, which were primarily Class C sales, fell 29% in June.

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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 the category for the five months, posting a 21.3% market share, while Tiffin Motorhomes Inc. held a 21% share and Thor was No. 3 with a 17.2% share.

Class C sales fell 13.7% in May and were flat for the five months, up less than 1%. Thor led the category through May with a 25.3% market share, followed by Coachmen (19.7%) and Winnebago (17.9%).

Rental registrations, which were primarily Class C sales, fell 50% in May.

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SSI: Motorhome Sales Drop 2.6% During March

Year-over-year motorhome registrations dipped 2.6% in March while sales rose 7.9% for the first quarter, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc.

Thor Industries Inc. ranked as the motorhome sales leader year-to-date with a 23.1% market share followed by Winnebago Industries Inc. (18.5%) and Tiffin Motorhomes Inc. (11.5%).

In the Class A category, registrations in March edged up 2.4% compared with 2011 and year-to-date sales rose 1.2%. Winnebago held the No. 1 position for the three months posting a 21.2% market share, edging out Tiffin with a 20.8% share. Thor was No. 3, capturing a 16.4% market share.

Class C sales dropped 8.1% in March, but were up 17.3% for the three months. Thor held a commanding lead through March with a 31.4% market share, followed by Coachmen (18.2%) Winnebago (15.1%).

Rental registrations, which were primarily Class C sales, fell 37% in March.

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SSI: Feb. Rentals Push ‘C’ Sales to 73% Growth

Year-over-year Class C registrations were up sharply in February with a 73% gain, boosted by a dramatic jump in sales of rental units. According to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc., overall motorhome sales were up 21.4% for the month and 12.7% year-to-date.

Thor Industries Inc. ranked as the motorhome sales leader year-to-date with a 26.8% market share followed by Winnebago Industries Inc. (18.4%) and Tiffin Motorhomes Inc. (11.5%).

In the Class A category, registrations in February fell 7.5% compared with 2011 and year-to-date sales were down 4.2%. Tiffin held the No. 1 position for the two months posting a 20.9% market share, edging out Winnebago with a 20.8% share. Thor was No. 3, capturing a 16% market share.

Class C sales for the two months rose 44%. Thor held a commanding lead in February with a 40.1% market share, followed by Winnebago (15.5%) and Forest River Inc. (13.8%).

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