R V prices are up

[Blazing_Zippers]

We just attended the Spokane RV show, and really enjoyed the event. My heartfelt comment on the show is that the prices have increased 10%-15% from last year. Their "show" prices seem to be out of reality compared to the economy. However, that being said, while we were there, I believe 4 units were sold.
We did have a great time and are ready to hit the road when the thaw happens. See ya out there.

[TxTiger]

The overall sales numbers have been increasing over the past couple of years, so the prices have increased and the discounts aren't as great. It seems that many of the big advertised discounts became less after 2011 as sales improved.

[2012Coleman]

I get emailings from CW. The MSRP on the same RV changes from email to email. RV show discount must be a number obtained from a spinning wheel. Any business will increate their prices, then lower them, calling it a sale or discount. I called out my salesman on price fluctuation and got up to walk away when they would not haggle with me. Didn't get out the door before being called back - well, we did linger for a minute...

[Roundtwo-40]

Friends of ours sold their TT in 3 days, not all bad news with prices going up, more incentive for newbys to get one used.

[goducks10]

Blazing Zippers wrote:
Through the years, it seemed to be that the RV show "sale" price was a pretty good indicator of what might be a fair price. Anybody can MSRP a number, but what you pay is the prize.
The past two years, the show discount isn't reasonable. Our trailer now costs twice what it cost six years ago! Really?
I wonder if the Baby Boomer movement is a reason.
Anyway, we had a very good time at the show!

Could be baby boomers. At least at this RV show.
http://www.rvbusiness.com/2014/01/boomers-fuel-enthusiasm-for-spokane-rv-show/

[Blazing_Zippers]

Through the years, it seemed to be that the RV show "sale" price was a pretty good indicator of what might be a fair price. Anybody can MSRP a number, but what you pay is the prize.
The past two years, the show discount isn't reasonable. Our trailer now costs twice what it cost six years ago! Really?
I wonder if the Baby Boomer movement is a reason.
Anyway, we had a very good time at the show!

[JJBIRISH]

I don’t know if there is a best time of the year… it would depend on the individual… end of year means settling for what you can find, and if you can find… then the dealer has his cost and the years’ worth of floor plan to recover… I never saw much value in show pricing unless there was a significant manufactures incentive thrown in…

If there is a best time I think it is ordering new just as the model year is changing… when you get next year’s model at this year’s pricing… your trailer is always a year newer for trade or sell purposes… I bought my 2000 in 1999 and my 2004 in 2003… I don’t think I paid any premium for doing so…

[JJBIRISH]

YnotTurbo

You could have said the same thing in 1965… or just pick a year and you would be right…


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[Chuck_thehammer]

they charge more at Shows...
it cost them to enter show. tow stuff there,
return stuff to dealer location, employees hours.
meals, hotels,

way better for end of year specials.
just like car shows.

an everyone knows MSRP is smoke and dreams.

[YnotTurbo]

Prices are up and the quality is no Better than before. Same cheap stuff.

[ol_Bombero-JC]

JiminDenver wrote:
I've noticed that when comparing local dealers with rvwholersalers.com that the discount isn't as big as it was when we bought 3 years ago. Back then I could have saved a few grand even with the delivery charge but not now.

Show prices are *ALWAYS* smoke and mirrors!..:(

The higher the posted/supposed MSRP the better (higher) the discount ("show special price") the dealers can offer the show goers.

If you are willing to *order* an RV (vs buying from dealer stock) - the "deals" are always there!..;)

What's in a name? (Nothing really - it's just a catchy dealer name).
As the delaer called "rvwholesalers" gained popularity - "shoppers" believed the name said it all.
Then -(3 years ago")- and now.....there were, and are - other dealers who would match or beat rvwholesalers price.

You just need to put out the effort (the internet is your friend) to find one..:)

~

[JiminDenver]

I've noticed that when comparing local dealers with rvwholersalers.com that the discount isn't as big as it was when we bought 3 years ago. Back then I could have saved a few grand even with the delivery charge but not now.

[Markiemark32]

Went to the Atlanta RV Show, yesterday (Friday) opening day.

Agree, pricing seemed up, although I did not agressively look at Trailer and Fiver deals.

Have noticed last 2 years, TT prices going up, up (along with more slides, larger fiver setup), but now see TT with MSRP in mid $40's & up (MSRP, selling in the $30's).

Currently looking to jump from a TT to a Class C.
Here is Atlanta, Class C's, pretty minimal (in stock, options), so I noticed pricing discounts, weak, versus traveling out of the aera. One Atl dealer, has been adverstisng some particular Class C's in the upper $70's, show SPECIAL $1,000 off......humm, now I assume this gives plenty of room to go down & give a real deal, if serious. BTW: same unit, approx 600 miles away, can be had for about $10k lower.

The whole pricing of RV's is very fickle, and you need to do a lot of research and know the market, demand, how long they have had unit, etc.....


Markiemark:C

[mgirardo]

I thought the same thing after visiting the Tampa RV show.

We looked at the same model Greyhawk Class C motorhome that we have (2009 31FS) in the 2013 version. The MSRP was almost $12k more than the MSRP of the 2009 we bought.

The show discounts did not seem to be as steep as I've seen in the past. We weren't looking to buy, just interested in what new is out there. It doesn't seem like much has changed over the last few years.

-Michael

[Oasisbob]

There is Always a gap in what they ask and what they get. There is traditionally loads of mark up and a wide profit margin also known as room to deal.