Best place and time of year to get deals on new RV

Always consider 25 - 35 % off new. Up north the fall is a good time to push harder particularly last year models. Dealers don't want them on the books as they will have new models coming in. Also here in the late spring to move those left over. Not too many people buying in the winters here.

If your from the south it is probably always a good selling season. But I would imagine when the new models arrive the old ones would like to be sold before the year is over, late fall or early winter months.

I always pay cash and I always have negotiated the price to about 20 percent below MSRP for each of the five RV's that I have purchased. My experience is that I start at about 25 percent below the the listed MSRP and I am willing to walk away if I don't get my final bid price. Twice I have walked away, telling the dealer that "That is my final cash offer and it is good only for a week before I buy from another dealer." I did walk away and both times got a phone call the next day telling me that my offer is accepted. The other three times the deal was offered and accepted without a walk away.

When you get a great price at the dealer, depreciation isn't as much of a issue. Our three year old trailers NADA is less than a grand less than what we paid for it.

A few years ago I would say the shows are the best place and right after camping season ends is the best time. But to be honest, I've looked...i've bartered....and we got the best deal on our Class C at the dealership in the month May. I think there are different cirumstances that play into it of when you will get the best deal. Shop around...barter....if you feel it's a good deal, then it is. If you are not happy with it, walk away. Because if you go with it, you will be second guessing it every day you use it. You won't like it as much as you would if you were happy about the deal....

tsetsaf wrote:
Buy used between Halloween and the end of January.

X2 on late fall and winter. We pay cash and don't buy new as I'd rather not take the depreciation hit. It's a buyers' market at that time of year as folks tend to use their cash for the holidays, and typically aren't ready to purchase a rig that they can't use for several months (in the cold north, that is). And on the sellers' side, they frequently have inventory that they are selling on consignment that they received at the end of the season, and are looking to generate some cash flow during their slow season. In our case, we got ridiculous deals on both our first and current fivers by buying in December.

I bought a new left over 2013 at this years RV show in Feb. and got 51% off MSRP which of course is over inflated.

JMO but we are just getting into the best buying season which is the worst selling season. How many want a summer toy at the end of summer? How many want to pay for winter storage if they don't plan to keep it next year?

Do the research now. Determine what you want. Get your money ready. Be ready to pounce when 'your' rig shows up online. If it is a common model, don't be rushed. More will come along.

We bought at this time of year and the lot was really dropping their prices as to not have any hold overs with the new rigs coming. They had just dropped the price on our trailer $500 and I took them down another $500. Then they gave us 6 options for financing including a 5 1/2 year loan with interest so low the payments were the same as other lots 12 year loans. I could have bought two trailers with what I could have paid in the end at the wholesalers and their financing. (not to mention the 2600 mile round trip to get it)

We go to many RV shows and they do lower their prices but I've have seen better prices online. You may be able to find better prices off season and that can vary depending on when that occurs in your neck of the woods. I am a believer that a great deal can be had anytime of the year once you have a floorplan that you really like. The more research you have under your belt, the more savvy you are when it's time to deal. Have fun shopping and enjoy your new rig!!!

if you are new to rving I'd suggest you look at purchasing a used rv...lots out there.
and what kind of rv are you looking for????

if you want a good price on a trailer/5th wheel, the best in the country i found is in michigan. lakeshore rv.