I'm tired of hauling the 5th wheel around. It's massive and it's become much too difficult to find good spots. When I purchased it 7 years ago I could stop by pretty much any RV park/resort on a whim and find a spot at a reasonable rate. Things are upside down now. Can't find any good spots without a reservation, and the prices have gotten nutty. Seems everyone and their mother has decided to buy an RV and hit the road. Such is life in an "everything bubble" of cheap credit, but I digress.I don't enjoy boondocking with a 5th wheel, so I'm looking to get another truck camper so that I can just camp out wherever. I had a Lance 1030 before, loaded, which was an excellent camper. I bought it off the original owner who had taken very good care of it, stored inside. I thought I'd like another Lance so I went to check them out today. I was not impressed at all with the quality, especially given the price. The brand new 1062 I looked at had really cheap flooring that was already buckling. It was like fake wood vinyl sheet, but felt like rubber. Really junky. The fit and finish inside was very poor, and overall I was shocked at what I was seeing with a price tag of $54,000!I checked out Arctic Fox, and the quality appeared much, much better. Unfortunately the used one locally had already been sold by the time I showed up to the dealer, and the new 990 was sold, too. I'd prefer to buy a 2-3 year old, gently used unit from a private party, but I am not seeing a lot right now. Further, the private party prices are more than the dealer on used, so I'm not sure what's going on there. I have used Nada guides to check values and the used market seems to be in lalaland right now. So, I'm thinking I may just buy new, which I've never done before. What sort of discount can I expect to get on a brand new 2020 Arctic Fox 990?

In the Northwest, the discounts are 20-25% or more. I’m not sure what they are in Limbo. :DWhere are you looking to buy?I don’t think there are too many deals for 2-3 year old Arctic Fox TCs. Most people keep them longer and the initial low price and the loan market means that many people will likely be upside down which is not good for getting low prices on used.

Look for at least 20% discount. We bought ours at Niemeyer’s In Albertville, MN. If your on the east coast look at Truck Camper Warehouse, NH and no sales tax.

I'm willing to buy anywhere from WA state down to central CA. Where do I find the msrp on these things? Unlike a vehicle, they don't post them. It's hard to negotiate.I do see some dealers that list a "retail price" then an "our price." What is this "retail price?" Further, the best discount I'm seeing between the two is like 14%. Should I just start lowballing these guys or just ask for their best price?

Seen 2 **** near new 811s on Craigslist for $30k asking price. So new 990, $35k depending on options?

I frequently check Craigslist and have noticed recently that there are many less TCs for sale than in the past. I’m not sure if newer is better but I also wasn’t impressed with the new Lance campers. Especially with a $35k plus price tag. I’m in the market for a small class C or leaning toward a DRW and larger TC. My favorites are still the early Lance Max models like the 981 or 1181/1191 in the 2005-2011 year range. They were well built and had a lot of features. And the best thing is you can find them for as low as $12k up to $20k for a really nice one. Same with the AF.

Thinkg of an Arctic Fox 990 - discount % off new?

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JimK-NY
Explorer II
Feb 20, 2020
I also do not know how it goes in Limbo. I had great success in the NE buying a used TC from a dealer. The dealer sold it on consignment and the buyer paid for all the repairs to put the unit in like new condition. The TC was about 5 years old and hardly ever used. Even the original vent fan in the kitchen was grease free. Anyway I paid about half the new cost and got a unit in near perfect, new condition and the dealer threw in a one year warranty which I did not need to use.
FireGuard
Explorer II
Feb 20, 2020
That’s a good fight to have. Throw in the towel and go buy a new 990.
jaycocreek
Explorer II
Feb 20, 2020
FireGuard wrote:
I frequently check Craigslist and have noticed recently that there are many less TCs for sale than in the past.
I’m not sure if newer is better but I also wasn’t impressed with the new Lance campers. Especially with a $35k plus price tag.
I’m in the market for a small class C or leaning toward a DRW and larger TC.
My favorites are still the early Lance Max models like the 981 or 1181/1191 in the 2005-2011 year range. They were well built and had a lot of features. And the best thing is you can find them for as low as $12k up to $20k for a really nice one.
Same with the AF.

I agree with the older Lances vs the new,I look at CL every day in our area or within 200 miles at truck campers and affordable Class C's,if they exist..LOL..Most people are wanting gold for used RV's,dang near the new price.

I had a Class C that just would not hold up to the constant wash boardy dirt roads without breaking a seal in one or two trips so I went back to a TC(not built off the frame)..I didn't want a big one,just super stability for the off canter places I go hunting..The wife won out and we got a 9.6 ft older Lance..I have not had one issue with it since I bought it..

Our new neighbor moved here from Oregon with an AF-990 and the wife now wants more room than our lance has and the fights on..LOL
av8rds
Explorer
Feb 20, 2020
I'd start at 25%-30 off invoice price. I'd go somewhere else if I couldnt get 20% off. Or in the case of my last EC 18% and a 170W solar installation valued at $7-800...got me into the 20% range.
FireGuard
Explorer II
Feb 20, 2020
I frequently check Craigslist and have noticed recently that there are many less TCs for sale than in the past.
I’m not sure if newer is better but I also wasn’t impressed with the new Lance campers. Especially with a $35k plus price tag.
I’m in the market for a small class C or leaning toward a DRW and larger TC.
My favorites are still the early Lance Max models like the 981 or 1181/1191 in the 2005-2011 year range. They were well built and had a lot of features. And the best thing is you can find them for as low as $12k up to $20k for a really nice one.
Same with the AF.
Grit_dog
Navigator II
Feb 20, 2020
Seen 2 **** near new 811s on Craigslist for $30k asking price. So new 990, $35k depending on options?
restlessways
Explorer III
Feb 20, 2020
I'm willing to buy anywhere from WA state down to central CA. Where do I find the msrp on these things? Unlike a vehicle, they don't post them. It's hard to negotiate.

I do see some dealers that list a "retail price" then an "our price." What is this "retail price?" Further, the best discount I'm seeing between the two is like 14%. Should I just start lowballing these guys or just ask for their best price?
GeoBoy
Explorer
Feb 20, 2020
Look for at least 20% discount. We bought ours at Niemeyer’s In Albertville, MN. If your on the east coast look at Truck Camper Warehouse, NH and no sales tax.
jimh406
Explorer III
Feb 20, 2020
In the Northwest, the discounts are 20-25% or more. I’m not sure what they are in Limbo. :D

Where are you looking to buy?

I don’t think there are too many deals for 2-3 year old Arctic Fox TCs. Most people keep them longer and the initial low price and the loan market means that many people will likely be upside down which is not good for getting low prices on used.

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