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RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

MARKET INSIGHTS

A look at NADAguides.com consumer traffic trends, used values, dealer and financial institution focus, and more

NADAguides is a division of J.D. Power

Industry OverviewRV Market Update

All segments of the recreational vehicle market performed either on par

with last year or notably better. The fifth wheel segment was the standout. Other

segments saw values rise and fall in line with seasonal trends of previous years, with

the exception of Class A motorhomes, which fell more steeply in the second half of

2019.

Starting with standard hitch trailers, values were nearly identical to last year

on average, with a stronger peak-season bump. Fifth wheel trailers really took off in

late spring, ultimately averaging 8.3% more money in 2019 vs. 2018.

Moving over to motorhomes, Class A pricing was somewhat more volatile in

2019 compared to 2018, with a nice early spring bump followed by linear

depreciation beginning mid-year. Despite this volatility, there was less than 1%

difference in pricing year-over-year. Class C motorhomes also saw somewhat more

movement in the first half, with seasonal trends similar to 2017. This segment

ultimately averaged 1.4% lower pricing in 2019 than 2018.

Camping trailers performed similarly to the two previous years, with 2019

averaging 1.3% higher pricing than 2018. Truck campers started the year lower than

2018, but saw a strong seasonal increase which helped the segment keep the year-

over-year decline to only 1.1%.

Going forward, lower-priced segments remain stable, and we do not foresee

notable changes there. The boom in Class A values may have run its course, but

strong employment data and record stock valuations will help support the higher end

of the market at least through the first half of the year. Economic conditions in the

second half look a bit more cloudy, so perhaps additional discretion is in order when

making trade-in and inventory decisions.

Travel Trailer Values

Used Retail Value by Category - Values for the Last 10 Model Years

Standard Hitch

Fifth Wheel

Motorhome Values


Class A

Class C

Camping Trailer & Truck Camper Values


Camping Trailer

Truck Camper

Travel Trailer Values vs. Traffic

Used Retail Value and Traffic Views by Category

Standard Hitch

Fifth Wheel

Motorhome Values vs. Traffic


Class A

Class C

Camping Trailer & Truck Camper

Values vs. Traffic


Camping Trailer

Truck Camper

RV Categories

Category Views Among Consumers, Dealers, and Finance & Insurance

Institutions in 2019

Travel Trailer Brands

NADAguides.com Top Researched Brands in 2019 Year-Over-Year

Standard Hitch Brands

Fifth Wheel Brands

Motorhome Brands


Class A Brands

Class C Brands

Camping Trailer & Truck Camper Brands


Camping Trailer Brands

Truck Camper Brands

Model Years

NADAguides.com Top Researched Model Years by Category

Class A Motorhome

Standard Hitch Travel Trailer

Web Traffic by State

NADAguides.com Traffic by State in 2019

Travel Trailers

> 340,000

175,000 - 340,000

100,000 - 174,999

< 100,000

Web Traffic by State

NADAguides.com Traffic by State in 2019

Class C Motorhomes

> 100,000

50,000 - 100,000

20,000 - 49,999

< 20,000

Fuel Price Data

Regular Grade Gasoline Prices vs. Consumer Traffic by Category

Travel Trailer / Fifth Wheel

Motorhomes

Economic Data

Unemployment & Labor Participation Rate (Seasonally Adjusted)

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manufactured homes, offers in-depth shopping and research tools including a broad range

of data, products and service and informational articles as well as tips and advice.

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