True to a point, last winter we decided that we had had enough of towing and started a search for a fifth wheel to leave down in AZ. We had a budget - under $20,000 and after much searching finally found one that we purchased in April. At times I was discouraged as some of the units for sale were in terrible condition, dirty and in some cases with mold. We found that the big RV dealers where quite expensive and add to the fact you have to pay sales tax I didn't really find too many deals. We did end up buying privately and stayed well within budget but of course there were things that still needed fixing.
So yes you could probably get a good deal but be prepared to look. Some of the trailers on consignment lots were about the worst that we saw and if you check Craigslist some of the prices are just questionable. Our search was in the Yuma area.
Good luck.
