The RV industry shipped fewer units in February 2026 than it did a year ago, according to new data from the RV Industry Association. Total shipments for the month came in at 29,206 units, down 11.1% from the 32,871 units shipped in February 2025.

So far this year, shipments are also trailing last year’s pace. Through the first two months of 2026, manufacturers shipped 53,889 RVs, compared with 60,500 during the same period in 2025, a drop of 10.9%.

Towables led the decline

Towable RVs saw the biggest drop in February. The category, led by conventional travel trailers, totaled 25,268 shipments for the month, down 14.8% from February 2025.

That matters because towables make up the largest share of the RV market, so declines there tend to have the biggest impact on overall shipment totals.

Motorhomes moved higher

Motorhomes were one of the brighter spots in the latest report. Manufacturers shipped 3,938 motorhomes in February, up 22% compared with the same month last year.

Park Model RVs also posted growth, finishing the month up 20.1% year over year with 401 wholesale shipments.

What the numbers mean for RVers

Shipment data is mostly a measure of how many RVs manufacturers are sending to dealers, not a direct snapshot of consumer sales. But it can still offer a useful look at where the market is headed.

For RV shoppers, a slowdown in shipments can sometimes reflect softer demand, changing dealer inventory needs, or manufacturers adjusting production after stronger periods in prior years. At the same time, gains in motorhomes suggest some parts of the market are holding up better than others.

As always, shipment numbers are just one piece of the puzzle. Pricing, inventory on dealer lots, interest rates, and overall travel demand will also continue to play a factor in the months ahead.

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