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kenrhilbert
Explorer
Apr 29, 2016

Best time to buy a used Class A RV?

When is the best time to buy a used class A RV?

Also, what manufacturers are best selection for used RVs?
Any years to avoid?
  • This is just what I found. Fall in northern cold states Is best. People try selling before storage. South (FL). When snow birds go south ( December) prices jump big time in the south.
  • Best time to buy?? When you can afford it and when you have TIME to use it.

    The RV will choose you, it will have the right price, floor plan and personality that you will not be able to resist!!!
  • As mentioned there really isn't a prime season. You will found a larger selection during Spring and Fall when owners are trading in either before or after the summer travel season.

    Concerning manufactures you'll find that brand loyalty is very strong so opinions will be all over the places. I like by budget model 2006 Hurricane. Never left us on the side of the road or caused us to come home early because something broke. Very basic coach but easy to fix and light rolling weight but some owners will complain about fit and finish or light weight cabinets or other items they consider substandard.

    Years to avoid? Newer than 2008 has an advantage with the entertainment systems (digital TV). Fuel injected gas engines are better than a carburetor but you'll have to go back maybe 20 years. Each new model year brings advantages over the last with improvements. Bigger more fuel efficient engines, more gears in the transmissions, better roofing material, no carpet or less carpet in newer models, wider wheel base front axle,,,. Go out and look around and once you pin down a model and year ask the question again.
  • Years ago I had the same type of questions. When is the best time of year and where is the best location etc, etc. Found that azdryheat is exactly right.
  • The best time to buy is any time you have found the RV you want at the price you want.