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5 min readThis episode of RV Miles covers a sharp downturn in new RV sales, a new safety standard for towable RVs, Outdoorsy's expansion beyond rentals, and assorted market updates including a promising new manufacturer and steady fuel prices.
New RV Sales Plunge
Retail registrations of new RVs fell 24% year-over-year in February, the largest single-month drop in recent industry tracking, per Statistical Surveys Inc. Motorized units dropped 31%, with Class A motorhomes down 44%, while Class B camper vans rose 5.5%. In contrast, used RV sales grew 1.5% overall, led by Class B at 7.27% and even Class A up 5%, signaling buyers' preference for cheaper options amid pressures.
Analysts cite a "double squeeze": elevated interest rates and inflation have raised monthly payments on pricier new RVs, while volatile fuel costs deter commitments to large, thirsty rigs like Class As. Broader economic uncertainty delays discretionary buys like RVs, which act as an economic indicator—though post-pandemic swings complicate comparisons. Shipments from manufacturers fell 11.5% year-over-year, but motorhome deliveries jumped 22%, raising risks of dealer overstock this spring due to variables like chassis availability.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:00) **New RV Sales Plunge 24% in February**
- 2 (03:46) **RV Shipments Down but Motorhomes Up**
- 3 (05:11) **Axiom RV Rapid Expansion**
- 4 (05:58) **RVIA Mandates TPMS on New Towables**
- 5 (07:15) **Ford Wiper Arm Recall**
- 6 (08:01) **Montana Highway Signs Cost Doubles**
- 7 (08:36) **Fuel Prices Steady**
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Show Notes
February's new RV retail registrations fell 24% year over year, and motorhomes are worse... Fifth-wheel startup @axiom-rv reports strong early sales, expansion, and a workforce now over 100. The RV Industry Association approved factory-included TPMS on all new towable RVs starting with 2028 model year. Ford recalls about 422,000 Expeditions, Navigators, and Super Duty trucks for potential windshield wiper arm failure, and @OutdoorsyRV shares expansion updates and a move into autonomous taxi rentals.
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00:00 Intro
01:07 February Sales Breakdown
04:24 Sponsor Message
05:11 Axiom Fifth Wheel Growth
05:58 TPMS Required 2028
07:15 Ford Wiper Recall
08:01 Montana Sign Fees
08:37 Fuel Price Outlook
09:06 Outdoorsy Summit Recap
12:42 Wrap Up And Thanks
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