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wiiman3893
Explorer
Nov 09, 2015

Buying new TT

Hi everyone,

me and my wife are taking the plunge and plan on living full time in an RV in a few months, making our purchase in December. I know the model to shoot for and have spent months examining dealers and their inventory. But as I approach the actual purchase, I'm trying to get as much information as possible on pricing. I know that there are no good guidelines, that the negotiations can knock off 5%-35% and all kind of crazy numbers, but I want to see if I can get some real data.

I am looking to buy the 2016 Forest River Wildwood 241QBXL, the dealers are asking $22,888 and I believe based on previous years and used rates with depreciation I could get it for $18,000. But What I'm really wondering is what did you pay for your RV?

If you post your make and model, where you bought it, the asking price (including any sales) and finally, what your final negotiated price was I think this would be very helpful to anyone looking to buy. This information just isn't out there!

Also, I'm planning on buying at camping world and want to get a few extras "thrown in" to sweeten the deal, if you have any experiences like that please let me know as well!

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  • RavensFan24's avatar
    RavensFan24
    Explorer
    Nov 09, 2015
    I researched other dealers all across the country for the same make/model/year. I took that price and used it to negotiate with the dealer. Also had them throw in a 2nd battery. I should've gotten a new WDH too, but didn't think about it at the time. From lots of posts on this forum, if you get 30-35% off MSRP you should be happy with the deal.
  • jmtandem's avatar
    jmtandem
    Explorer II
    Nov 09, 2015
    I know you have your mind made up as to the trailer. My suggestion would be to carefully revisit that issue and be sure you are getting a four season coach that is designed for full time living. Arctic Fox and others make coaches that fit that description. For a few dollars more and another few pounds weight you might enjoy the full time life style better than in a coach that is made purely for recreational weekend use. Look at the windows, tank sizes, etc. It is more than just how much something costs or how much off the price you can get.

    I purchased a new 30 foot Tango by Pacific Coachwoks that had a MSRP of slightly over $30,000 for about $21,500. That is about normal for what I would expect to get off the MSRP. Of course, the dealer can make up about any MSRP and then give you a huge discount and you still are paying more than you might have gotten it somewhere else. Dont let them play games with you on the cost of the PDI, starter kit, paperwork, etc. All is profit to the dealer, and a cost to you. Do your due diligence. Good luck!
  • wiiman3893's avatar
    wiiman3893
    Explorer
    Nov 09, 2015
    This is perfect! It's hard to get a source for this info and I really appreciate all of your help. I've found one in Alabama on rv trader who wants $15000 for this model, so if may be worth going out of state to get it.

    Please, keep posting numbers!
  • dahkota's avatar
    dahkota
    Explorer
    Nov 09, 2015
    When we decided on which make and model of class A we wanted, we sent an inquiry to the six closest dealers who had one on their lot. We ended up taking the second lowest quote - the lowest was from a dealer with a shoddy warranty repair record.

    Our class A was listed at 146,000 (sticker price). Because it was a 2014 and the 2015s were beginning to ship, the manufacturer was offering a buying incentive. The price we were given was $98,990 before taxes and tags.

    A previous tt was listed at 22K. We offered 15K cash out the door, with a second battery and a WDH hitch thrown in. The offer was accepted.
  • MNGeeks61's avatar
    MNGeeks61
    Explorer
    Nov 09, 2015
    Hm.

    I would say my info could be a bit outdated.We paid $27,000 for our 2010 Four Winds 40RLDS (actually sold it 4 years later for $22500), tradein value on the 2004 Wildwood 29FKSS was 10k. MSRP was $48k. We bought at the beginning of the 2010 season.

    FWIW, this is in central Minnesota. After the fact, we found another similar camper for less (24k) but it was in eastern Wisconsin. My wife was absolutely set on the floorplan, otherwise I'd have considered the WI trailer.
  • tbred's avatar
    tbred
    Explorer II
    Nov 09, 2015
    We found the trailer we loved locally but the dealer wouldn't deal much with us. Found same trailer 8 hours out of state, made an online offer which was accepted and picked it up. Asking price was 36,000, we paid 23,000. Have never regretted purchasing out of state.
  • fitznj's avatar
    fitznj
    Explorer
    Nov 09, 2015
    A "good deal" is when both parties walk away from the deal with a smile on their face. Figure out what makes you happy, pay the price, enjoy the camper and don't look back.

    Gerry
  • tatest's avatar
    tatest
    Explorer II
    Nov 09, 2015
    I paid $58,000 for my RV at 5000 miles and eight months old at a time when a new one was priced at $83,000. That worked for me.

    You need to figure out what the RV is worth to you, make that offer, don't look back. If you spend the rest of your life wondering "maybe I could have gotten it for a few hundred dollars less" you will never be happy with the deal.

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