Recreational vehicle shipments declined 17.4% in April compared with the same month last year, as lower towable RV volumes offset gains in the motorhome segment, according to the latest survey from the RV Industry Association (RVIA).
Manufacturers shipped 29,209 units in April, down from 35,375 units in April 2025, based on the association’s monthly survey of manufacturers.
Year-to-date shipments also remained below last year’s pace, falling 13.5% through the first four months of 2026.
The report showed that 115,260 RVs were shipped from January through April, compared with 133,223 units during the same period in 2025.
Towable RVs accounted for the largest share of the decline. The category, led by conventional travel trailers, recorded 25,376 shipments in April, representing a 20.7% decrease from the same month a year earlier.
Motorhomes, however, posted year-over-year growth during the month. Manufacturers shipped 3,833 motorhomes in April, an increase of 13% compared with April 2025.
Park Model RVs also reported gains despite the broader market slowdown. Wholesale shipments in the segment increased 29.9% year over year, reaching 539 units in April.
The latest shipment figures reflect continued uneven performance across RV categories as manufacturers navigate changing market conditions during the first half of the year. While towable RVs experienced a significant pullback, motorhomes and Park Model RVs showed resilience compared with last year’s levels.
The RVIA represents more than 500 manufacturers and component and aftermarket suppliers.Â
According to the association, its members produce 98% of all RVs manufactured in the United States and about 60% of RVs produced worldwide.
The association also said the RV industry generated an estimated $140 billion annual economic impact on the U.S. economy in 2022. The industry supported nearly 680,000 American jobs and paid more than $48 billion in wages.