When we bought the ClassC and Class A units, we expected about 20-25% off of MSRP as a final purchase price... Mostly closer to the 25%...What should we expect on a trailer purchase? What is your experience?We keep looking for a used unit that we like, but they seem to be very hard to find ---- so we keep going back to looking at new units...

I know 20 percent is not out of the question.

The sales person always throws out an offer and tells you how good it is. Many buyers just take it. Nothing in the rules that says you can't throw out your buy offer. Believe me what ever your offer is you can't insult those guys. They may act insulted but be prepared to give then an offer and walk. A lot of times they will let you walk. That is OK. Eventually you will learn what they will take. Don't expect a super deal on an RV that just hit the lot and is popular. I keep checking dealers ntil I see what I want. I never talk $$$ on any unit unit I see what I want. I never fall in love with an RV. I always tell the dealer what I don't like. Never what I like. For an example. If one dealer wants to get rid of an RV but thinks I love it they may hold out for a higher price. If I act ho hum I may squeeze them for a better price if I make an offer and walk. It may be his last chance to sell without losing money. JMHO.

Remember there is no federally mandated MSRP on RVs. It is totally up to the manufacturer and dealer to put it together. 20%-30% is not unusally depending on how badly they want to sell. Do your homework and figure out what you are willing to pay and go for it.

I have posted this before.Last day of Dec 5:30PM Show up, ask for manager or highest volume salesman they have. Then tell them you haven't eaten and bring a dinner from any Takeaway, Eat slowly and discuss life with your wife. Watch them wipe sweat with their ties. Also, get prices from 3 dealers and keep playing one against another. Do no talk trade in until deal is made. You may finance through them which will give you a discount, then you have 3 business days to refinance with your fav. Credit Union at 1/3 interest. We have spent years perfecting the "We don't care attitude." and I let my wife talk, the sales people will always address me and I refer them to her. They do not like it.

I recently learned RV sales makes more on used units than new. Amazing. If a trade in is involved that is a whole different deal. Then you get insulted. As previously said don't be afraid to turn and walk.

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Earl_E
Explorer
Sep 12, 2015
Remember there is no federally mandated MSRP on RVs. It is totally up to the manufacturer and dealer to put it together. 20%-30% is not unusally depending on how badly they want to sell. Do your homework and figure out what you are willing to pay and go for it.
WyoTraveler
Explorer
Sep 12, 2015
The sales person always throws out an offer and tells you how good it is. Many buyers just take it. Nothing in the rules that says you can't throw out your buy offer. Believe me what ever your offer is you can't insult those guys. They may act insulted but be prepared to give then an offer and walk. A lot of times they will let you walk. That is OK. Eventually you will learn what they will take. Don't expect a super deal on an RV that just hit the lot and is popular. I keep checking dealers ntil I see what I want. I never talk $$$ on any unit unit I see what I want. I never fall in love with an RV. I always tell the dealer what I don't like. Never what I like. For an example. If one dealer wants to get rid of an RV but thinks I love it they may hold out for a higher price. If I act ho hum I may squeeze them for a better price if I make an offer and walk. It may be his last chance to sell without losing money. JMHO.
Alabama_Jim
Explorer
Sep 12, 2015
I know 20 percent is not out of the question.

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