Pit Stop
A Look at Q2
Drawing on market intelligence across U.S. dealer lots, Rapidious reported Class A inventory is aging sharply, while travel trailers, pop-up campers and fifth wheels show signs of stronger movement.
In the Class A used segment, average days on inventory rose from 172 days in March to 330 days in June, a 92% increase, while inventory grew from 8,368 to 12,320 units, a 47% increase.
Travel trailer used inventory improved from 182 to 152 days, while sold count rose from 11,948 to 14,441 units. Pop-up campers improved from 180 to 163 days, with sold count rising from 443 to 593 units. Fifth wheel used inventory held relatively steady at 176 days, while its pricing gap against benchmarks narrowed.
Based on the Q2 findings, Rapidious identified three priorities for dealers heading into the second half of 2026:
- Tighten Class A used acquisition. Reprice existing stock against current market benchmarks rather than March figures or static book values.
- Use local and state-level market signals, not just national averages. Regional velocity varies significantly, and national averages can hide local risk.
- Protect margin in improving segments. Travel trailers, pop-up campers and fifth wheels are showing better relative movement, making blanket discounting less appropriate.
Nominations have been finalized for the RV Industry Association Board of Directors
Seven candidates are running for this year’s three open seats. Member votes are being accepted from Aug. 24 through Sept. 14. Results will be announced near the end of September. Newly elected board members will begin serving their three-year terms on Jan. 1, 2027.
Two candidates are running for one RV manufacturer seat:
- Ashley Bontrager Lehman, Ember Recreational Vehicles
- Greg Wallman, Space Craft MFG
Two candidates are running for one park model RV manufacturer seat:
- Trevor Kropf, Kropf Industries
- John Tuyo, Champion Homes
Three candidates are running for one supplier seat:
- Mike Cheney, Valto Engineered Materials
- Mark Howlett, Truma North America
- Heather Jenks, Genesis Products
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The World Surf League (WSL) partnered with Go RVing as the Official RV Travel Partner of the 2026 Lexus U.S. Open of Surfing, presented by Pacifico. Go RVing featured one of the largest activations on-site with multiple RVs available for guest tours. The air-conditioned RVs brought the RV lifestyle directly to the surfing community while also serving as cooling zones for attendees during the event.
“Go RVing is a natural fit because the RV lifestyle and surf culture share the same spirit of adventure, freedom and exploration,” said Nicole Metzger, WSL chief revenue officer.
June 2026 Shipments
25,484
(units) total RV shipments
13.1% decrease
compared to June 2025 (29,332 units)
Through midyear, shipments are down
14.2% with 163,644
units shipped
Towable RVs, led by conventional travel trailers, ended the month down 14.3% from last June with 22,728 shipments. Motorhomes finished the month down 1.6% compared to the same month last year with 2,756 units.
Park model RVs finished June up 25.5% compared to the same month last year, with 433 wholesale shipments. To date, park models are up 23.7% with 2,605 units shipped.
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