Im trading in my 22 ft 2007 camper tomorrow for something bigger. We like this floor plan. http://www.hilmersonrv.com/rv/little+falls+mn/forestriver+traveltrailer/2452/forest+river+wildwood+x-lite+281qbxlRV trader list this wildwood at 18k. We are open to other brands with this floor plan, and would like to find one with slightly less overall length that this wildwood. Any suggestions for someone to get the best deal possible for trading in and buying new?

Sell yours yourself and offer 40% less than sticker for the new one as a starting point. The mark up on trailers is obscene. If you have cash and are prepared to walk, you can let them call you to accept your offer or make a counter. If you are bound and determined that you're buying tomorrow, they'll likely take you to the cleaners. My .02.

I agree with Mosseater. You should really do all your homework and research long before you are ready to buy. If you know the floor plan you like then you should have a few different dealers bidding against each other for the sale. Financing/cash sales make a difference too. Have your financing ready up front and as said, be prepared to walk and buy later when they meet your reasonable price.

Get pricing here and have your dealer match or beat it.http://www.rvwholesalers.com/

I looked at the link, claims 28' length, but you know this is really a 32'-33' TT right? With 3 kids we have been considering upgrding too. We are interested in same the floor plan too, I've seen it from Jayco in their Whitehawk and JayFlight lines, a very similar one in the Eagle line. I've also looked at it in Forest River Wildwood & Salem, Keystone Laredo and Coachman Apex lines. All of them 32'+. In general 28-29 class TT = 32-33' overall length and 32-33 class TT = 35-36' overall lengthOf all of the ones I have been into I prefer the Jayco and Keystone over Forest River and Coachman.

clubhouse wrote:I looked at the link, claims 28' length, but you know this is really a 32'-33' TT right? With 3 kids we have been considering upgrding too. We are interested in same the floor plan too, I've seen it from Jayco in their Whitehawk and JayFlight lines, a very similar one in the Eagle line. I've also looked at it in Forest River Wildwood & Salem, Keystone Laredo and Coachman Apex lines. All of them 32'+. In general 28-29 class TT = 32-33' overall length and 32-33 class TT = 35-36' overall lengthOf all of the ones I have been into I prefer the Jayco and Keystone over Forest River and Coachman.Yes, I really wish I could get the floorplan in a 26-27 class to save a couple of feet. thanks for your advice

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Vapor_Trails
Explorer
Oct 16, 2013
I'm sorry that I'm a little off topic but I am curious about one thing. You have one kid it looks like, but you are getting a trailer with four bunks. Do you plan on more kids, or other family members joining you? Real estate in a RV is at a premium, why take it up with unused beds? No Judgements at all, I'm just curious.
TnCamperMama
Explorer
Oct 16, 2013
The dealership they bought from is GREAT! It's the same one we plan to buy from, they are awesome there. My in-laws bought from the same dealership last weekend. The deals they have are wonderful and great staff. OP bought my dream camper,lol.
jdphillips73
Explorer
Oct 16, 2013
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aedubber
Explorer
Oct 12, 2013
Wow damn lol they mark up these trailers that much ?! Congrats on your purchase.
jdphillips73
Explorer
Oct 12, 2013
*********UPDATE TO THREAD**************

first, I appreciate everyone's advice as we incorporated many of your suggestions into our purchase today. Here are the details, hopefully they will help someone down the road who may find themselves in my shoes.

We went to a total of 3 dealerships in person and phone calls to 2 others in a total of 3 states collecting prices.

Trailer we wanted: Forest River Salem Cruise Lite- 281QBXL
Suggested retail price: 27,500 (almost 30K with tax)
Negotiated price- 18,300 (no dealer fees, processing fees, no fees period)
Percentage off of SRP: 33.5% off
Trade in of small camper: 3000
Out the Door Price: 16,400
Total time spent researching prices- 48 hours.

It can be done. We pick the trailer up on Tuesday!
wmoses
Explorer
Oct 11, 2013
Old-Biscuit wrote:
Don't jump in.....do more reaserch

I agree. This sounds like a bad decision waiting to happen if OP is asking these questions today and buying tomorrow. :h
TnCamperMama
Explorer
Oct 11, 2013
JD, I sent you a PM. Happy Shopping.
Dtaylor
Explorer
Oct 11, 2013
Two things I would add: 1, do not marry yourself to a particular unit. You need to be able to walk away if you are not getting the deal you want. 2, negotiate a "out the door" price that includes tax, title, hitch if you need, etc. That way you avoid having them try to add stuff after the sale.
nickthehunter
Nomad III
Oct 11, 2013
The best advice I can give you is to STOP!

Take your tiime, do your research before you buy. It took me over 6 months to decice what I would buy. That was 10 years ago and I still have it and it is fits my needs perfectly. Let me guess, the dealer is offering you a one day only special you can't afford to miss.
Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Oct 11, 2013
Don't jump in.....do more reaserch