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SSI: Canadian Towable Sales Slide 16.9% in Nov.

January 25, 2016

Year-over-year Canadian towable sales declined 16.9% in November and 11.9% for the first 11 months, according to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI).

Results by segment showed:

• Sales in the travel trailer sector fell 15.4% in November and 10.5% year-to-date.

• Canadian fifth-wheel sales declined 19.5% for the month and 16.7% through November.

• Folding camping trailer registrations were flat in November on low volume and showed a 12.3% decline year-to-date.

• Canadian recreational park trailers were down 54.5% for the month on low volume and 26% for the 11 months.

Thor Industries Inc. was the overall Canadian towable sales leader through November with a 39.3% market share, followed by Forest River Inc. (32.3%) and Jayco Inc. (18.3%).

Thor was the leader in travel trailer sales for the 11 months, holding a 39.5% market share, while Forest River was No. 2 (31.3%), followed by Jayco (19.2%). Thor was No. 1 in Canadian fifth-wheel sales, capturing a 47.1% market share, followed by Forest River with a 30.7% share, and Jayco at 12.1%.

Forest River led year-to-date Canadian folding camping trailer sales with a 60% market share while Jayco posted a 32.5% share. General Coach led the park model sector for the 11 months with a 46.4% market share while Forest River and Woodland Park each owned 17.6% of the market.