New Arctic Fox 29-5T price good or bad. Dreamer in Oregon

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Wouldn't you know it , the wife likes the bigger 33'X11" 29-5T over the smaller 27-5L 30 footer. Hope I can still get into most state camp grounds. Have to do some homework and checking.

We were at the Northwood/Arctic Fox dealer today in Portland, Oregon and we saw a brand new 2018 29-5T with the following.

Rear camera
12 cu Fridge
6 point leveling system
Fan Vent with remote
Hide a bed
15 Air conditioner
Quick recovery water heater

Without any negotiating dealer give me a price of $54,775.

Is this a good price or should or can I possible get a better price around the Oregon area? What percentage should I be looking at? I am new at this game and seeking any help I can get.

PS: Yes I am still hoping to find a good used unit but all I see is Arctic Fox's 2010 to 2014 in the low of $40K to high of $49,000.

Remember me; several months ago, more like going on two years now, hoping to find a good quality use unit for around $30,000. I am still dreaming!!!!!!!

work2much · Answer

Chuck,I am also looking at this model even though it is longer than I wan't. Almost 34 feet from pin to back cap. The 27 has the rear kitchen which neither of us like. As far as the price I checked on http://www.seedealercost.com and they don't show AF. I think if we decide on this model we will order to get exactly what we and and offer to the closest five dealers to us to bid. From everything I have read we should be getting at least a 30% reduction of MSRP.If we are going all the way up to a 34 foot RV we are also throwing DRV Mobile Suites into the mix as their price compared to AF isn't that far off if they are willing to deal on a special order at same margins and considering that DRV is an another lever for quality.Good luck!

donn0128 · Answer

Chuck,When we went shopping for our Fox several years ago the best price came from Apache Camping Center, which I assume is where you went shopping.  Next best was Thunder RV in LaGrande, and they were very competetive and had a large inventory.

mfl · Answer

There is always room for buyer negotiation. A buyer needs to do a lot of homework, such as you are doing. Once you know what model you actually want, you have to decide what you feel is a reasonable price to pay for it. That is when you tell the sales person what you will give them for it, rather than would you take this much for it. They need to know you are serious, ready to buy, right now. Just remember, your offer is pending final inspection, and any down payment refundable if RV does not pass inspection. This needs to be written in any contract drawn at time of agreement.

You can always leave after your offer is turned down, they'll get your number. They will call you, or you can go back, raise offer if you wish.

It will be harder to negotiate a price, on a brand that is not widespread, and readily available anywhere.

Jerry

artum_snowbird · Answer

Gosh Chuck, that's a really big unit. I have a one ton 7.3 a year newer than yours, and I pull 9300 lbs max weight.

I think you had better crunch some numbers and really see what that rig weighs and what your truck is capable of towing and pin weight. Most of the research I see says around 12,000 pounds is about it.

I will say that hauling my 9000 pounds up steep hills in first gear isn't much fun, and first gear was my only choice coming down too. This is up and down a well used highway here in B.C.

avvidclif1 · Answer

Our first 5th wheel had a rear side door. Never again. If the site slopes downhill to the rear once leveled that first step can be huge. At one site it was over 2'. Just saying....

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