MSRP Question

Some manufacturer ship a document with the unit that lists MSRP including a detailed list of all options and packages along with their pricing, most don't. As an example Rockwood/Flagstaff has such a document but its typically the first thing the dealer removes when it's delivered. Also that document and the pricing is the same as I had 3 from 3 different dealers when shopping for our current Rockwood. Ultimatly I paid less than $20K for a trailer with MSRP of $32K. I met a gent at the campground two years ago with the same model from the same dealer who was proud of the fact he only paid $28K lol.

Unlike the auto industry, there is no Federally mandated MSRP sticker on any RV. If an RV actually has one, it's made up by the dealer.

The Feds mandate that every new auto sold in the US must have the standard MSRP sticker. And this MSRP is the same everywhere. And this MSRP sticker must describe, along with the VIN #, all standard equipment on that vehicle, the base MSRP, plus any extra cost options with the total listed MSRP. And the MSRP has a standard shipping cost. For example, every Ford F150 will carry the exact same delivery cost figure no matter whether the dealer selling the truck is located 5 miles from the assembly plant or in Alaska.

Nothing like this exist for RV's. For RV's, it's the wild, wild west, WRT MSRP stickers. Anything goes. Plus the delivery cost is the actual cost of getting the RV from the factory to the dealers lot.

There are some manufacturers who will show what their MSRP is on their corporate site. Jayco is one such manufacturer, unless Thor has changed that, since I bought mine.

In any case, you can go to Jayco's site, pick out the unit you're interested in, and "build your own". It gives you the base MSRP, and you can pick and choose many of the options with those MSRP figures. Finally you get the completed RV you would like to order along with the total MSRP. To this you must add the actual delivery price which is different for each unit depending on where it's being shipped.

The delivery cost is one reason a dealer in Middlebury, IN can sell the exact same Jayco trailer for less than a dealer in the great state of Washington.

the e-man wrote:
Hi All,

I am looking at buying a new camper. I have decided on which brand and layout. Two nearby dealers have what appears to be exactly the same thing. But, the MSRP provided by each is different by over $3,000. I don’t think there are any different options installed and they are both 2019 units. Has anyone seen something like that? What would cause a difference in MSRP?

Thanks.

Midnightsadie nails it. You are little more that a resource to be exploited! Everyone respects that a business person needs to make a profit but RV dealers are in a class by themselves.

They should show you the build sheet from the manufacturer. It will list everything and the cost. Many times it may be a different accessory or upgraded item. One may include PDI costs or other add-ons the other doesn't.

“Hey Fred manufacturer this is Joe dealer. Those ten units you are delivering to me next month, mark up the MSRP $4k each from the last batch.”

“Sure, Joe.”

Thanks, Fred.”

all the time, they make up any msrp number they want, so they can give you a huge discount ,some up to 35% off msrp. remember this they are NOT YOUR BUDDY, they every dime they can suck out of you. get a out the door deal ,or they,ll find ways to charge you more .