RVIA (The RV Industry Association) maintains the projection for RV wholesale shipments to rise to the mid-300,000 unit range in 2025.
The forecast projects 2025 RV shipments to range between 329,900 to 362,300 units with a median of 346,100 units in 2025.
As we look ahead to 2025, industry experts are cautiously optimistic about a potential rebound in RV sales. Here is what might shape the RV market in 2025:
- Post-Election Recovery: Historically, consumer spending tends to normalize after elections, as uncertainty fades. The RV Industry Association (RVIA) and RV Dealers Association (RVDA) predict a sales boost as buyers return to the market with greater confidence.
- Easing Interest Rates: While not guaranteed, there’s speculation that interest rates may decline slightly in 2025, making financing RV purchases more accessible and attractive to consumers.
- Legislative Challenges: However, looming regulations, such as the diesel ban in certain states, could disrupt the motorhome market. These changes might lead to deals on diesel-powered units in the short term but could also permanently shift consumer demand toward other categories.
- Affordability Trends: The travel trailer and budget-friendly fifth-wheel segments are likely to remain strong, continuing to cater to cost-conscious buyers.
2025 holds the potential for a modest recovery, but much will depend on how economic and regulatory factors evolve in the months ahead.
When it comes to other trends in the RV industry, secret storage, integrated workspace, and sustainability are the buzzwords in the industry.
Designer Décor: The latest trend in RV interior decor leans towards creating un upscale condo vibe, with neutral, natural colors and residential style light fixtures. Flooring and backsplashes also reflect this fresh, modern trend, with herringbone patterns and woven strand flooring. We’ll see more pet friendly features like easy care, vinyl upholstery and D-rings to secure canine campers in the campsite.
Integrated remote work/RV living space: The ever-growing trend of RVers who do some form of remote work has created a demand for RVs with dedicated areas for a desk and office supplies/equipment. Expect to see dedicated office areas in many floorplans of 2025 RVs. However, we’re also seeing office-spaces housed in the bunk room in some RVs, so the kids can do homework on the road or their parents can get some work done in a self-contained space.
Spacious Bathrooms: For 2025, RV manufacturers are providing more spacious bathrooms with upscale vanities and roomy showers with shower seats A lot of 2025 RV bathrooms also get oodles of storage that often includes linen closets, shelves, vanity cabinet and medicine cabinet storage.
Secret Storage: A big design trend in 2025 RVs is secret storage. Many 2025 fifth-wheels have a walk-in pantry concealed behind the entertainment center and other hidden storage spaces. The hidden storage trend sometimes appears on a smaller scale in smaller RVs as well, with dresser tops that have concealed hinges that let them flip up, revealing otherwise invisible storage areas for jewelry and other valuables.
Emphasis on Sustainability: Sustainability has become a top priority for RV buyers. Manufacturers are responding by incorporating eco-friendly features like solar panels, energy-efficient appliances, and sustainable materials into their designs. The RV Industry Association (RVIA) has reported a 15% increase in the demand for RVs with solar panels. Additionally, consumers are increasingly adopting sustainable camping practices, focusing on waste reduction and minimizing environmental impact.
