What the heck? I thought motorhomes lost value fast!!

Totally agree, 2022-2023 there are going to be a lot of lightly used RV's for sale, so many that it might even mess with the new market as sales are up 54% right now! These aren't like cars and how most people NEED them. Nobody needs an RV

The prices of motor homes seem to be good (for sellers) right now, which worked for me. I sold a 2020 Winnebago Intent 30R last month, that I bought 11 months earlier. I lost about 7% off the purchase price, not counting sales tax which was about another 6% out the window. And I sold it to a big dealer just because I wanted to get out quick and easy.

My Winnebago 2019 was less than they sell for now. Supply and demand indeed. I would say now is not the time to buy a 3 year old RV to save money...if you can find one similar to what you want, in stock, new, buy now.

When I got into class A’s 13 years ago CrankyApe web RV auction site was huge. All those Class A’s were getting repo’ed. Give it time.

I have seen the one's with no slide outs took a bigger hit .

It really reflects that it’s the currency value that is dropping like a rock!

Everything costs more to buy wages are higher than ever!

You only need to look at a few old ads from just after World War 2 and compare the prices to understand what’s going on!

It’s called runaway inflation !

Granted list and sale are two different things but it's still nuts. I've seen listings for the same make and model year I have in the driveway at $2K less than what I paid back in 2011.

Wish I had remembered to make some CG reservation for July. Nothing but waiting lists now and not many choices for early August. 2011-2016 were some pretty good times looking back.

dad4papa2 wrote:
Interesting article on our local news last night was about the RV world right now. RV Sales are increasing way above normal. Seems as if people are looking more into RV's than ever before caused what they say by the Covid! They are fearful of staying in Motels and hotels and this is an alternative to keeping safe and still being able to travel. Just an article I heard on TV news and not my opinion but certainly makes since that the prices would increase from heavy demand!!

Dad

Yes, this is not news. Been happening for a year now. Everything camping related is impacted by COVID. From values being inflated, huge demand, low inventory, supply chains for parts impacted, and CG's full to the gills requiring further advanced reservations.

3 years ago I paid $1750 for a 1987 Class A Gulfstream with 14,000 miles, and it cost $40,000 new. Ford 460 with C-6. By the time I got it running right and made all repairs, modifications, and customizing I had spent enough to the point where I would lose money by selling, even though I did all the work myself. But it's too much fun to even consider that! It runs better than new and looks great.