RV shipments continue growing -- up 83.5 percent in May

[DriVer]

Source RVDA Press Release
RV D@aily News

RESTON, Va. -- Total wholesale shipments to retailers in May were reported at 24,400 units in May, 2010, the RV Industry Association announced today. This was slightly less than the previous month but nearly double the total from this same month last year.

Overall, towable RVs continue to provide the greatest volume increase while motorhome totals reflect the greatest percentage gains. On a seasonally adjusted basis, this month’s total shipments presented an annual rate of more than 262,500 units, an increase of 6 percent over last month.

Year to date, total RV shipments have now reached 108,900 units through May this year, up 91.1 percent compared to this same period last year. All vehicle types have enjoyed growth in shipments this year with Type A motorhomes continuing to experience the greatest percentage increase while conventional travel trailers have experienced the greatest unit increase, said Bill Baker, RVIA senior director of communications.
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[RV Wizard]

We delivered 88 units last month and so far this month is 67. We have at least 5 going out today and I heard 2 more probables as well.

[DriVer]

The rumors of the imminent death of the RV business I would believe is some what premature.

I'm glad that things are turning around and the economy is improving to the point where folks are buying RVs!

[RV Wizard]

Amen to that! Although, there will always be a demand for service on them.