I have looked and looked, and do not see anywhere online to get the wholesale price of RV's. If someone knows where I can find this, please let me know.As I read and learn, it seems like the dealerships typically mark up the units around 30%. Sound about right?So, if the dealer is asking $75k for a unit, and I'm willing to spit the difference on the 30%, then I would take 75,000 x .85 = 63,750 and would be my offer.Does this sound right? Am I totally off base?Thanks bunches! Jules

No one knows the actual wholesale price to a dealer. There are to many variables in a relatively unregulated market. Like sites that supposedly tell you the wholesale price of autos the RV sites do not know. Additionally you will find different RV dealer have different LIST PRICES for the exact same unit.Now you are really confused HUH.Anyone who claims to know what a dealer of RV''s paid for a unit is not telling the truth.

Your math is OK but why are you giving up money to the dealership (15%)? I would start my offer at 30% off MSRP ($52,500) and probably settle in the 25% off range around $56,250 at the highest. They are still making money at 30% off MSRP if that worries you.

ol' yeller wrote:Your math is OK but why are you giving up money to the dealership (15%)? I would start my offer at 30% off MSRP ($52,500) and probably settle in the 25% off range around $56,250 at the highest. They are still making money at 30% off MSRP if that worries you.Alright then!!Here's another question. What if the original owner of the unit paid too much originally? Does that impact the price in any way? (I hope that makes sense.)

NekkidFish wrote:ol' yeller wrote:Your math is OK but why are you giving up money to the dealership (15%)? I would start my offer at 30% off MSRP ($52,500) and probably settle in the 25% off range around $56,250 at the highest. They are still making money at 30% off MSRP if that worries you.Alright then!!Here's another question. What if the original owner of the unit paid too much originally? Does that impact the price in any way? (I hope that makes sense.)yes and no now you are talking used and most likely as is because that is the way with most used units.I feel you are trying to play close to the vest here but frankly all the facts would be helpful.Make model year etc how many miles if MH etcOn a used unit the 30% rule does not apply as much The dealer is free to mark it up 1000% if he wants.the best you can do is look at the NADA prices and find comparable online and go from there.

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NekkidFish
Explorer
Oct 07, 2014
Love your story! Thank you!
wbwood
Explorer
Oct 07, 2014
NekkidFish wrote:

At the end of the day, we felt we got a great deal and I know we will enjoy the hell out of it.

I've been with my father when he has bought many cars....he was a tough negotiator. Would not hesitate to walk away. I followed the same suit. My wife hated going with me...We would got to 10 dealerships and walk out of 9 of them with nothing...hours spent back and forth....then one day, several years ago...my father and I were talking about buying cars. I couldn't believe my ears. He said that a good deal is when the buyer and seller are happy. What!? After all that time of headaches and trying to get the lowest price possible, he softens up and gives the best advice ever? Well now it's my motto.

The worse thing to do is to ask what others pay for their units or to listen to what others say they paid for it. It's like finding out that a coworker makes more money than you. Enjoy what you did, what you have and never look back and second guess.
tll
Explorer
Oct 06, 2014
For others looking to buy a new unit, one place you can look is See dealer cost
NekkidFish
Explorer
Oct 04, 2014
Thanks Don and Mary!
DSDP_Don
Explorer
Oct 04, 2014
"Nekkidfish"......You are a good negotiator.....you did your research, you got a good understanding of how the RV sales system works and you bought something you could afford. You can never look back and question what you paid, one it's too late and two, it will make you crazy.

Hopefully, you and the dealer struck up a good relationship by making a reasonable deal and there will benefits in the end with the dealer respecting and taking good care of you. Enjoy your new coach.

Now.....get a pad of paper out and start making a list of all the neat things you need to outfit it, like plates, silverware, rugs, trash cans, matching towels and linens. Take measurements of the storage bays and cabinets so you know what size Tupperware containers will fit for organizing games, food and equipment.
NekkidFish
Explorer
Oct 02, 2014
wbwood wrote:
If MSRP is $75,000 (sounds low to me for a 31' Class C), then I would be offering in the range of $55,000 (little over 25%). You could start around $50,000. It's whatever you feel comfortable with. What is your walk away point?

We already bought it. :B
wbwood
Explorer
Oct 02, 2014
If MSRP is $75,000 (sounds low to me for a 31' Class C), then I would be offering in the range of $55,000 (little over 25%). You could start around $50,000. It's whatever you feel comfortable with. What is your walk away point?
wbwood
Explorer
Oct 02, 2014
ol' yeller wrote:
Why buy used when you can buy new for less?

Or basically for the same price...we were looking at buy a friends Class A from a dealership that my friend traded in after a few months of use. Figured we might get a deal. The sales manager said he could sell us a new one for the same price.
NekkidFish
Explorer
Oct 01, 2014
2112 wrote:
NekkidFish wrote:
Well lookie there! I got my Good Sam badge on here! :B
LMAO
I don't get one. It's tied to DWs email. :(

That bites! I felt really inferior without a badge. LOL
2112
Explorer II
Oct 01, 2014
NekkidFish wrote:
Well lookie there! I got my Good Sam badge on here! :B
LMAO
I don't get one. It's tied to DWs email. :(

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