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rgatijnet1
Explorer III
Jan 06, 2016

Is now the time to sell your RV?

I know there are always discussions on here from someone that is asking about selling their RV. With oil prices hitting the lowest point in 11 years today, it just might be an ideal time to unload your RV if you have the need. Of course you will still be competing against dealers who are also going to use lower priced fuel and the possibility of increasing loan interest rates as part of their sales pitch.
From the experts there is a possibility that oil prices will continue to drop in 2016 but if things heat up any more in the Middle East, they also could spike up overnight with a perceived shortage of oil.
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  • Jayco-noslide's avatar
    Jayco-noslide
    Explorer
    Jan 07, 2016
    When I get ready to sell, I will try regardless of anything like gas prices, season, etc. Whenever one sells, there probably aren't going to be a lot of potential buyers and lookers like there might be for a Camry or something like that. It only takes 1 interested person and I figure they may come along any time or not at all.
  • rgatijnet1's avatar
    rgatijnet1
    Explorer III
    Jan 06, 2016
    I know that one of the first questions that all of my non RV owning friends have always asked me is about the mileage I get. This is something that is on the mind of new buyers, even if us old travelers do not care about it.
    That is one of the things they figure in to their budget to see what they can afford.
  • midnightsadie's avatar
    midnightsadie
    Explorer II
    Jan 06, 2016
    price has more to do with the selling than time, if your done with it ? let it go, don,t try and get every last penny you can, move it and move on.
  • Mr_Mark1's avatar
    Mr_Mark1
    Explorer
    Jan 06, 2016
    I think selling something like a RV is location, location, location (that's what the wheels are for!). Florida and California are active right now at the RV parks/resorts. Up north in the summer it's active so you just need to put the RV in the right place at the right time.

    MM.
  • DutchmenSport's avatar
    DutchmenSport
    Explorer
    Jan 06, 2016
    Personally, I don't think there is rally a "good" time to buy or sell, although Spring seems to be the more active time, just like buying a house. Spring has the most activity. As far as prices, (buying or selling), it's just a hit and miss thing.

    My Realtor told us when we sold our house several years ago .... "everything sells!" Even the most difficult item will eventually sell. (it's just a matter of how long you want to wait and if the price is low enough).
  • gbopp's avatar
    gbopp
    Explorer
    Jan 06, 2016
    The price of gasoline/diesel would not impact my decision to buy a RV or any other vehicle that uses a lot of fuel.
    The low price is nice but, we all know it will not last.
    Fuel prices are just a small portion of owning a Recreational Vehicle.
  • DanNJanice's avatar
    DanNJanice
    Explorer
    Jan 06, 2016
    While the gas price argument might be a good one, it will likely only work in warm climates. In northern climates the only people looking for RVs right now are those that are looking for a really good deal.
    Exactly the opposite of the people you want to sell too. After all you want to sell to the people who don't do their research and pay top dollar.
    Around March is when things really start to sell at least here.

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