I think it's very probable that the used unit on RVtrader for $70k was not bought from one of the high volume 'wholesale' RV places, like RVDirect, so your comparison won't work. You would do better to use local dealer prices for your starting point.
I think this point is exactly right - "RV direct pricing is not what most people pay for their coaches". So you really can't use them.
Many people pay too much and then want to get most of their cost back when they sell it. Getting 10-15% or even 20% off an RV price tag seems like a good deal - but it's not. I think many compare RV discounts with what they can get when buying a new car or truck. But RVs apparently are marked up way more then the average Ford F350.
I bought from one of the high volume dealers - Holman in Batavia, Ohio, and I got over 35% off list on my 5er. So when I go to sell my rig sometime in the future, I expect to be able to both recoup a higher percentage of what I paid for it and also undercut the selling price of other sellers.
