How to Negotiate an Equitable Price
Am pretty well locked into getting a Class C, B, or even a van motor home as I not only want a small motor home but a vehicle to act as a 2nd car, so to speak. Have scanned the dealers in my area for ...
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PghBob wrote:
My opinion is that you should decide on a type of RV (Class C or B) first, then look at prices. Hopefully, you will have the RV a long time, so you really want to be sure you like the rig you picked. If you choose a rig solely or mostly on price, you might not be happy with the floor plan or quality and regret the purchase decision. I think you might want to consider going to a large RV show so that you can compare the various rigs side-by-side. Once you have decided on a brand and floor plan, you can negotiate. You can even send a letter to sales managers and request them to bid on a RV with your specs (but be certain what you want, options included) if you go this route.
Our Class C is 27 feet long. I have only used it once or twice as a daily driver. My point is, IMO, I would not consider an RV longer than 27 feet if you are thinking of using it for a daily driver. Poor gas mileage around town, wider, longer, parking etc. really does not make it desirable for this purpose. If a daily driver is what you want, lean towards a Class B or 24 foot or shorter Class C. I think, most important, is for you and any traveling companions to sit down and prioritize what is most important to you in an RV.
As you consider your options, make sure the RV can do what you want. If you are thinking about carrying a lot of people or carrying a lot of stuff, make sure the Occupant & Cargo Carrying Capacity (OCCC) is high enough to allow you to do this. Beware of glitz and eye-candy in general. With a Class C or B it isn't how much room you have, but how much weight you can carry.
Good luck with your search.
Yes, we are looking for something 24 feet or less. A C, B, or Van should meet that requirement. It's just my wife and myself going on short trips within 500 miles or so. We are able to pretty well share our SUV. However, there are times when having a 2nd vehicle would be be pretty helpful. Since I don't want to get a 2nd car just for those times, a small RV would fit the bill and also would allow us to get away a few times during the year. I don't like dealing with dealership ethics or lack thereof. They try their best to rope you into higher cost at every turn and having to hassle with them, at my age, is very irritating.
