GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The trend of year-over-year decreases in the retail registration data continued in March 2025, as recorded by Statistical Surveys Inc., the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based subsidiary of Trader Interactive that monitors retail and consumer data for the RV industry. This continues the trend of year-over-year declines dating back to 2023.
There were 28,997 retail registrations in the third month of this year, which is 4,427 fewer units – a 13.2% decrease – versus the 33,424 for the same period in 2024. For comparison, the RV Industry Association (RVIA) reported that there were 37,348 RV shipments in March 2025
For the first quarter of 2025 there have been 70,406 retail registrations, an 8.7% decrease compared to the 77,136 registrations for the same period last year. For comparison, there were 97,848 wholesale shipments in the first three months of 2025.
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• Travel Trailers – 18,655 retail registrations in March 2025 (vs. 21,063 in March 2024; an 11.4% year-over-year decrease). Market share leaders: Forest River Inc. (40.8%), THOR Industries Inc. (39.7%), Grand Design RV Co. (7.2%).
• Fifth-Wheels – 4,566 (5,439; -16.1%). Market share leaders: THOR (37.4%), Forest River (28.0%), Grand Design (16.3%).
• Camping Trailers – 300 (472; -36.4%). Market share leaders: Forest River (55.7%), Aliner (24.0%), Purple Line LLC (7.0%).
• Park Models – 198 (228; -13.2%). Market share leaders: Champion Homes (25.3%), Cavco Industries (23.7%), Platinum Cottages (11.6%).
• Class A – 608 (761; -20.1%). Market share leaders: THOR (46.1%), Forest River (21.9%), Newmar Corp. (14%).
• Class C – 1,564 (1,956; -20%). Market share leaders: THOR (54.3%), Forest River (22.7%), Winnebago Motorized (8.9%).
• Class B – 668 (883; -24.3%). Market share leaders: THOR (41.3%), Winnebago Motorized (25.4%), Forest River (10.9%).
CANADA
• Travel Trailers – 1,847 (1,966; -6.1%). Market share leaders: THOR (38%), Forest River (34%), Grand Design (8.3%).
• Fifth-Wheels – 222 (303; -26.7%). Market share leaders: THOR (37.4%), Grand Design (26.6%), Forest River (21.2%).
ELKHART, Ind. – Nearly 1,300 people were on hand this morning for the 2025 RV Industry Power Breakfast at the RV/MH Hall of Fame and Northern Indiana Event Center.
It was the 13th edition of the event – facilitated by RVBusiness Magazine – which over the years has evolved into one of North America’s key annual RV trade events.
Rick Kessler
Emceed by RVBusiness Publisher Rick Kessler, the event featured presentations by Indiana Gov. Mike Braun, a former U.S. Senator and Meyer Distributing executivel, and nationally renowned economist Peter Morici along with virtual comments by U.S. Sen. Jim Banks, U.S. Sen. Todd Young and U.S. Rep. Rudy Yakym.
In-person RV industry updates were provided by Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) President Jessica Wahl Turner, RV Dealers Association President Phil Ingrassia, RV Industry Association President and CEO Craig Kirby, KOA’s Mark Lemoine as well as Lippert Components Inc.’s Michilah Grimes and Coachmen RV’s Mike Gaeddert of the RVIA Emerging Leaders Coalition. (See additional postings on RVBusiness.com today for coverage of all these speakers.)
Event sponsors were Airxcel, Cummins, Dometic, Forest River, KOA, RVDA, RVIA, Spartan RV Chassis, THOR Industries, Wells Fargo and Winnebago Industries.
Kessler welcomed attendees, noting, “We have almost 1,300 people, including a Who’s Who of civic government leaders too numerous to mention by name, but rest assured. All of your attendance is appreciated.”
He also thanked the 75 companies that supported the event as table sponsors.
Rod Roberson
“We are at the start of the second quarter of what more and more is looking to be a challenging time for us,” he said, noting obstacles such as negative headlines, tariffs and wavering consumer confidence.
But he also pointed out that RV wholesale shipments were up nearly 14% through the first quarter and 11 million new households camped in 2024.
“Outdoor recreation in general and RVing in particular continue to resonate with the public, thanks in large part to the outreach of Go RVing and others.
“Yes, times are tough,” Kessler said. “But we will get through this. We always do and we always will.”
Kessler introduced Elkhart Mayor Rod Roberson, who expressed gratitude to the RV industry for its role in the community and touted its resiliency.
“Somebody asked me earlier, ‘With all the (economic) forecasts that are going on around the country, there probably shouldn’t be anyone here. Why are there so many people here?’ and I said, ‘You just don’t understand who we are,’” he said.
“So the resilient side are things that we understand and get up and do every day,” he added. “The symbiotic nature of what we represent is so important to why we are so resilient. … That’s why no matter what comes at us, we’ll get through it. That’s why people are packed in here today. It’s because we realize that what we do right now every day is what’s going to get us to the success of the future.”
Turner took the stage and explained ORR is the leading national coalition of over 40 national outdoor trade associations that cover the entire spectrum of outdoor recreation encompassing 110,000 American businesses.
Jessica Wahl Turner
“For six years now we brought together our peers – boaters, skiers, sportsmen, bikers, climbers, snowmobilers, hikers, concessionaires, and more around the key areas that we all agree on. The key areas that align us – better access infrastructure and business certainty for today and into the future for our businesses. This is our common denominator. And this is our focus on growing out our recreation economy instead of fighting over the slices of it, we want that bigger pie for all.”
She explained that demand for overnight accommodations at public parks is far greater than the supply and the demand is surging.
“Americans are seeking the outdoors as never before,” she said. “And this is only a foretaste of what is to come. Not only will there be many more people; they will want to do more and they will have more money and time to do it with.”
All told, outdoor recreation constitutes a $1.2 trillion industry, she said.
“This is according to the U.S. department of commerce, this is not industry data. This is commerce data. This is how they compare and contrast other industries. That’s how they measure GDP. We are responsible for five million jobs a year. That accounts for 3.3% of all U.S. employees.”
She characterized the next PowerPoint slide as her “favorite, because it puts this into perspective. These are huge numbers. We are bigger than agriculture, extraction and utilities,” she said of the slide that showed outdoor recreation contributes 2.3% of the U.S. economy.
In Indiana, outdoor recreation accounts for $15.7 billion in GDP and 105,000 employees. The RV industry is the biggest contributor and because of that, Indiana is the 12th largest recreation economy in the nation. “You’re up there with Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Maine, Vermont and Alaska. Those are really iconic recreation states and Indiana is in that top percentile with those,” she said.
Turner discussed what she called six years of recreation wins, including the recreation Jobs and Economic Contributions Act (2017), the Great American Outdoors Act (2020), then Economic Development Agency Reauthorization (2024) and the EXPLORE Act (2024).
The EXPLORE Act, she said was “My favorite bill that I’ve ever worked on – RVIA, RVDA, all the groups that you work with were so instrumental in this. It really was landmark legislation. It’s just really important for our industry. One sets a new precedent that we are a national priority that ensuring access and more opportunities and greater support for Americans to get outside is something that we can all agree on. It also brought us together. So, the passage of EXPLORE represents congressional champions that we’ve garnered, industry leaders over 310 American businesses and organizations signed on. And the outdoor enthusiasm nationwide, who came to the table, understanding the power of the outdoors, not just to drive economic growth, but truly to improve public health and enhance their quality of life.”
She also noted that it passed by unanimous consent, “so that means every single member of congress allow this to pass.”
She said ORR continues to focus on getting more people outdoors and as the U.S. approaches its 250th anniversary, “I can’t think of a better way for Americans to celebrate that than with our outdoor heritage. And I hope you all think about that as you’re gearing up for 2026 marketing and events. I look forward to continuing our work together with amazing team at RVIA and RVDA and all of you to ensure that outdoor recreation is no longer a ‘nice to have.’ It’s not anymore. We really need to pave the way for outdoor recreation to be a necessary part of American life.”
Click the YouTube image above to begin the livestream of the 2025 RV Industry Power Breakfast, which is scheduled to begin at 7:15 a.m., Thursday, May 8, 2025.
The 2025 RV Industry Power Breakfast is sponsored by Airxcel, Cummins, Dometic, Forest River, KOA, RVDA, RVIA, Spartan RV Chassis, THOR Industries, Wells Fargo and Winnebago Industries.
The speaker order is as follows:
Rick Kessler, Publisher & Executive Editor, RVBusiness
Click the YouTube image above to begin the livestream of the 2025 RV Industry Power Breakfast, which is scheduled to begin at 7:15 a.m., Thursday, May 8, 2025.
The 2025 RV Industry Power Breakfast is sponsored by Airxcel, Cummins, Dometic, Forest River, KOA, RVDA, RVIA, Spartan RV Chassis, THOR Industries, Wells Fargo and Winnebago Industries.
The speaker order is as follows:
Rick Kessler, Publisher & Executive Editor, RVBusiness
“RVing in New England,” the weekly Facebook Live show hosted by Bob Zagami and John DiPietro of the New England RV Dealers Association (NERVDA), this week talks with Martin Niezen, the founder of GasStop. This remarkable device should be installed at the factory on every RV manufactured here in America. Yes, that’s a bold statement, but after you meet Martin and understand how the device works, and the safety and protection it offers to you, your family and your RV investment, you will want to buy one!
LANSING, Mich. — Aftermarket air suspension manufacturer Air Lift Company is now offering a new LoadLifter 7500 XL Ultimate, featuring an internal jounce bumper, for the 2023-2025 Ford F-450 Super Duty.
Air Lift air springs are designed to work with the vehicle’s existing suspension to eliminate squat, poor headlight aim, unresponsive steering, body roll, and bottoming out. The air springs properly level out the vehicle, allowing drivers to tow and haul safely and comfortably.
The LoadLifter 7500 XL Ultimate, PN 57579, helps support the heaviest tows with an internal jounce bumper, absorbing shock for the smoothest ride. Air Lift’s fully adjustable, industry-leading air springs are the perfect upgrade for your vehicle, eliminating any issues you might face when towing and hauling.
“Even heavy-duty 3/4-ton and 1-ton trucks need a boost when towing hefty loads, such as machinery, large fifth wheels, vehicles, or similar,” said Cody Wolgamott, product marketing manager at Air Lift. “That’s where our LoadLifter 75000 XL Ultimate kits come into play, utilizing the largest bags of any of our kits at 7″ diameter and the highest leveling capacity at 7,5000 lbs., to make towing or hauling with even the biggest trucks a comfortable and stress-free experience.”
While maintaining exclusive features from our other systems, including roll plates for added protection and ultra-high-strength composite formula end caps, what sets the LoadLifter 7500 XL Ultimate kit apart is a pair of massive 7-inch, double-convoluted bellows air springs. The larger air springs allow for greater leveling abilities at lower air pressures* compared to similar systems, keeping your cargo safe and secure while ensuring a more comfortable ride.
All end caps are made with an ultra-high-strength nylon composite formula, strong as steel but much lighter and corrosion-proof. The air springs are built like tires, reinforced with 2-ply fabric for maximum strength. With the added stability that air springs provide, you can haul safely, knowing that you have optimal braking and steering control.
The LoadLifter 7500 XL Ultimate’s air springs are maintenance-free, can run safely on zero air pressure, and are fully adjustable from 5-100 PSI for precise control.
Air Lift load support air springs are backed by an industry-exclusive lifetime warranty covering the entire contents of the air spring kit. Air Lift Company also ensures satisfaction with a 60-day money-back guarantee on load support air spring kits and on-board compressor systems.
*Do not exceed the vehicle’s gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR).
About Air Lift
Air Lift Company, founded in 1949, is a third-generation, family-owned suspension specialty company based in Lansing, Michigan. Air Lift is committed to engineering, manufacturing, and selling the highest-quality suspension products that fit, work, and last. Air Lift products are available at retailers across the country and internationally. For more information or additional product photos, find Air Lift Company at airliftcompany.com or call (800) 248-0892.
WAKE FOREST. N.C. – Integrated Dealer Systems (IDS), a leading provider of dealer management software for the RV, marine, and trailer industries, is proud to announce the launch of IDS Pay—a fully embedded payment solution that transforms how dealerships handle credit and debit transactions.
In fast-paced dealership environments, even small checkout errors, like manually entering the wrong total, can lead to costly mistakes. IDS Pay eliminates that risk by integrating payment processing directly into the IDS Astra G2 dealership management system (DMS) platform.
Faster, more secure checkouts with smart terminals you can use anywhere
Simple, accurate reconciliation—no mistakes and no missed entries
Better fraud protection to keep you and your customers safe
Centralized transaction records for easy access and tracking
One seamless system for everything payment-related
“We’re excited to offer an additional integrated payment option as part of our product offerings, continuing our commitment to delivering a variety of flexible, efficient options that meet the evolving needs of our customers,” says Josie Prosdocimo, Director of Product Management at IDS.
IDS customers [CA4] are already seeing the difference. “Now, there’s no more chasing down these mistakes because the amount isn’t manually keyed in,” says Carol Burridge, Office Manager at Chisolm Trail RV. “It’s all straight from the computer, completely taking away the human error.”
Interested in learning more about IDS’ integrated dealership management solutions? Contact the IDS Sales Team at (800) 769-7425 or email [email protected].
The Fed is nearly certain to keep its rate unchanged when it concludes its latest policy meeting Wednesday. Chair Jerome Powell and other Fed officials have signaled that they want to see how the duties — including 145% on all imports from China — impact consumer prices and the economy.
The central bank’s caution could lead to more conflict between the Fed and the Trump administration. On Sunday, Trump again urged the Fed to cut rates in a television interview and said Powell “just doesn’t like me because I think he’s a total stiff.” With inflation not far from the Fed’s 2% target for now, Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent argue that the Fed could reduce its rate. The Fed pushed it higher in 2022 and 2023 to fight inflation.
Trump also said Sunday he wouldn’t fire Powell because the chair’s term ends next May and he will be able to appoint a new chair then. Yet if the economy stumbles in the coming months, Trump could renew his threats to remove Powell.
A big issue facing the Fed is how tariffs will impact inflation. Nearly all economists and Fed officials expect the import taxes will lift prices, but it’s not clear by how much or for how long. Tariffs typically cause a one-time increase in prices, but not necessarily ongoing inflation. Yet if Trump announces further tariffs — as he has threatened to do on pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and copper — or if Americans worry that inflation will get worse, that could send prices higher in a more persistent way.
NEW YORK — The U.S. trade deficit soared to a record $140.5 billion in March as consumers and businesses alike tried to get ahead of President Donald Trump’s latest and most sweeping tariffs — with federal data showing an enormous stockpiling of pharmaceutical products, according to an Associated Press report.
The deficit — which measures the gap between the value of goods and services the U.S. sells abroad against what it buys — has roughly doubled over the last year. In March 2024, Commerce Department records show, that gap was just under $68.6 billion.
According to federal data released on Tuesday, U.S. exports for goods and services totaled about $278.5 billion in March, while imports climbed to nearly $419 billion. That’s up $500 million and $17.8 billion, respectively, from February trade.
Consumer goods led the imports surge — increasing by $22.5 billion in March. And pharma products in particular climbed $20.9 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau and Bureau of Economic Analysis noted, signaling that drugmakers sought to get ahead of Trump’s threats to slap tariffs on the sector.
TROY, Mich. – Champion Homes, Inc. (NYSE: SKY) (“Champion Homes”) today announced in a press release that for the 11th consecutive year, the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) has recognized the company with the prestigious Excellence in Manufactured Housing Award for home design.
MHI awarded Champion Homes with top honors in the Manufactured Home Design – Multi-Section and Manufactured Home Design – CrossMod® categories. With this announcement, Champion’s Excellence in Manufactured Housing Award total comes to 26 in the last 11 years.
“Champion Homes has an incredible team and an outstanding portfolio of brands and products,” said Champion Homes President and CEO Tim Larson. “We’re thrilled to receive industry recognition by winning the MHI Excellence in Manufactured Housing Award for the 11th year in a row. It shows our dedication to providing our customers with high-quality, beautifully designed homes that are attainable and provide great value.”
The Ravenwood (Regional Builders Group, Winston, Ala.), won the Manufactured Home Design – Multi-Section category. This three-bedroom, two-bathroom, 2,216-square-foot home is truly one-of-a-kind. It features a set of large doors on the exterior of the home that open to reveal a bonus room, bringing outdoor living inside. This space is perfect for entertaining with bar seating and a wood-burning stove. A large back porch completes the standout exterior.
Inside, there’s a beautiful open concept living space that provides more options for entertaining. The kitchen boasts stainless steel KitchenAid® appliances, a painted marble tray ceiling, a large island and gorgeous light fixtures. Another special feature of the home is the utility room, which has a full-size dog washing station. Notably, the Ravenwood went viral on TikTok last year with more than four million views.
The Riverwalk (Skyline® Homes, Sugarcreek, Ohio) won the Manufactured Home Design – CrossMod® category. This three-bedroom, two-bathroom, 1,300-square-foot home is not only built to CrossMod® stands, but it is also a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Zero Energy Ready Home. A DOE Zero Energy Ready Home is a high-performance home that is so energy efficient that a renewable energy system could offset most or all the home’s annual energy use.
On the exterior, you’ll see elevated curb appeal as the Riverwalk has a gorgeous yellow exterior, a red door and a covered porch. As you enter, the nine-foot ceilings paired with an open-concept floor plan give this model a grand opening. The kitchen showcases a modern décor style with white cabinets, black hardware, white subway tile backsplash and a large island with a farmhouse sink. In the primary bathroom, you’ll find a dual vanity and contemporary black-wrapped mirrors.
MHI received 85 submissions across 18 categories for this year’s awards, which were announced at the MHI Congress & Expo in Orlando, Fla. MHI’s annual awards program honors those in the manufactured and modular housing industry who provide outstanding products, customer service, creative solutions and state-of-the-art homes.
CrossMod®, or crossover modern, homes combine the benefits and value of offsite-built homes with the features and aesthetics of site-built homes. They offer amenities typically found in site-built homes, such as garages, carports, pitched roofs and energy efficient features. A high quality and cost-effective housing solution, CrossMod® homes are built according to the HUD code and offer buyers the opportunity for traditional mortgage loan financing.
A DOE Zero Energy Ready Home is a high-performance home that is so energy efficient that a renewable energy system could offset most or all the home’s annual energy use. Each home is made up of components and building systems that are carefully designed, constructed and installed to allow the house to work together as one system, delivering superior performance, comfort, efficiency and durability. These homes meet rigorous efficiency and performance criteria and are verified by a qualified third-party as part of the certification process.
MHI is the national trade organization representing all segments of the factory-built housing industry. MHI serves its membership by providing industry research, promotion, education and government relations programs and by building and facilitating consensus within the industry.
Champion Homes, Inc. (NYSE: SKY) is a leading producer of factory-built housing in North America and employs more than 9,000 people. With more than 70 years of homebuilding experience and 48 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and western Canada, Champion Homes is well positioned with an innovative portfolio of manufactured and modular homes, ADUs, park-models and modular buildings for the single-family, multi-family and hospitality sectors.
In addition to its core home building business, Champion Homes provides construction services to install and set-up factory-built homes, operates a factory-direct retail business with 72 retail locations across the United States and operates Star Fleet Trucking, providing transportation services to the manufactured housing and other industries from several dispatch locations across the United States.
, Winston, Ala.), won the Manufactured Home Design – Multi-Section category. This three-bedroom, two-bathroom, 2,216-square-foot home is truly one-of-a-kind. It features a set of large doors on the exterior of the home that open to reveal a bonus room, bringing outdoor living inside. This space is perfect for entertaining with bar seating and a wood-burning stove. A large back porch completes the standout exterior.