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The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association’s (RVIA) National RV Trade Show, which concluded in Louisville, Ky., yesterday (Dec. 4), reported attendance for the three-day event was 7,525 representing a 3% decrease from 7,751 last year.

Dealer attendance dropped 4% year-over-year from 2,548 in 2013 to 2,454 while the total number of buyers showed a 2% decline from 2,874 to 2,813. In addition, manufacturer exhibitors decreased 12% to 1,548 and the number of supplier exhibitors was flat, down 1% to 2,107. (Click here to see related story from the Elkhart Truth).

An attendance breakdown for all categories showed:

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