The RV Industry Association‘s (RVIA) March 2024 survey of manufacturers revealed that total RV shipments concluded the month with 32,243 units, marking a 1.2% increase compared to the 31,869 units shipped in March 2023.
Additionally, RV shipments have increased 9.3% compared to the same timeframe last year, totaling 85,941 units through March.
RVIA President & CEO Craig Kirby highlighted the growth of RV shipment. “Our cautious optimism for the year continues as RV shipments are up over 9% through the first quarter of 2024. The strong desire to get out and RV continues with our latest survey data showing that 89% of RVers have taken an RV trip in the past year and 26 million Americans planning to take an RV trip this spring. Millennials, many with young families, are showing the greatest interest in RVing with 38% of Millennials saying they would like to take an RV trip in the next year,” Kirby said in a News & Insights report of RVIA.
In detailed shipment categories, towable RVs, predominantly conventional travel trailers, saw a 5.9% increase from last March, totaling 29,018 shipments. Conversely, motorhomes experienced a decline, dropping 27.8% to 3,225 units.
Park Model RVs also saw a decrease, with shipments falling 36.5% to 343 units in March compared to the same month the previous year.
In a February 2024 report, the RVIA reported a 17.8% increase in RV shipments compared to the previous year, with 31,024 units shipped. This rise was particularly in the towable RV category, including conventional travel trailers, which experienced a 24.4% surge in shipments to 26,984 units. Additionally, motorhomes declined, with shipments dropping by 12.5% to 4,040 units.
RVIA advocates for a $140 billion sector, representing over 500 manufacturers and component suppliers. These members produce 98% of all RVs manufactured in the United States and approximately 60% of global RV production. It serves as a source of research, data, and analysis concerning the RV industry.
The association also oversees compliance with various safety and quality standards, including plumbing, heating, fire safety, and electrical systems.
To learn more about RVIA’s 2024 March Shipment Report, visit rvia.org.
Originally published by Modern Campground https://moderncampground.com/usa/rvias-march-2024-report-reveals-9-rv-shipment-increase-through-first-quarter/
