Women purchasing RV's
I have been Rving since 2003. That is when I purchased my 2003 Four Winds 5000. Recently, I have been looking to purchase a new RV and this is what I have discovered.
1. Go to the RV shows. You can find exactly what you want at an RV show but most of all. You can find a much better price then when you just walk into an RV dealership.
When I purchased my RV in 2003, I saw it in a show for 46,000 bucks. I didn't buy it at the show, but found the same one at a dealership. I told the salesman that I wanted to buy it, he came back to me with a price or almost 58,000. I told the salesman what I saw the price was at the show and the dealership sold me the RV for the show price. I bet I could have gotten it even cheaper.
2. Gain basic knowledge of the type of RV you are looking for. If you aren't planning to buy an RV until next year, start looking now. If you want to buy one now. Take Your time! Think about your lifestyle and if that RV is right for you.
When I bought my first RV. I was new and un-experienced. My RV is a great RV, but after having it, I have found some likes and dislikes of the design. Personal issues, like I would like a 4 season RV because I camp all year round. Also, I like to cook, so counter space in an issue.
3. Buy something that you aren't going to be afraid of. What good is buying a big bus if you are afraid to drive it?
I have a 29 foot class C which is very easy to drive. I have sat behind the wheel of some of those large Class A's and they are very intimidating to me. But maybe it wouldn't be intimidating to you. Oh and that brings me to another subject.
4. Trailer Vs. Motorhome... If you purchase a trailer, The vehicle that tows it could drive you around the area's that you are visiting. If you purchase a motor home you will want to tow a car behind you if you plan on doing a lot of exploring.
I drove my RV for years all around the area's that I was visiting. Recently I purchased a Ford Focus which I now tow behind me. It makes exploring much easier, but towing a vehicle can be intimidating also. But I force myself to do it because I love going out into the wilderness with my RV.
5. The last thing I need to say is that being a woman creates some problems when shopping for an RV. I'm sorry to say this but the world really hasn't changed much. Because you are a female, you stand a good chance of not having the greatest RV buying experience. So my advise to you...and I hate to even say it, is: Bring a Man with you when shopping.
When I first started looking for a new RV, I had the mindset that as long as I knew my stuff, I could go shopping alone for an RV. When I went to dealerships, it was very hard to even get a salesman to help me. And when I did get someone, I got short answers. Same with the shows. It was very hard finding a salesman to talk to me. Also, when I found an RV that I wanted to buy, I had a hard time negotiating the price, because the salesman figured he could get more money from me. Women sales people are very hard to find. I finally started bringing a man along. I was able to flag down a salesman easier and talk in depth about a particular RV.
Ultimately I still haven't purchased my new RV yet. The price they want to give for a trade in is really low, so I figure I will keep my beautiful RV for a while. Its got an 8.1 liter engine and the new ones I want to buy mostly have 6.8 liter engines. They say they are more efficient, but my RV tows my car really nice up hills and all around. Anyway, I am watching the reviews on how the Thor Motor Coach's new Axis and Vegas RUV's are doing and if the reviews remain good, I will probably purchase one of those next year.
1. Go to the RV shows. You can find exactly what you want at an RV show but most of all. You can find a much better price then when you just walk into an RV dealership.
When I purchased my RV in 2003, I saw it in a show for 46,000 bucks. I didn't buy it at the show, but found the same one at a dealership. I told the salesman that I wanted to buy it, he came back to me with a price or almost 58,000. I told the salesman what I saw the price was at the show and the dealership sold me the RV for the show price. I bet I could have gotten it even cheaper.
2. Gain basic knowledge of the type of RV you are looking for. If you aren't planning to buy an RV until next year, start looking now. If you want to buy one now. Take Your time! Think about your lifestyle and if that RV is right for you.
When I bought my first RV. I was new and un-experienced. My RV is a great RV, but after having it, I have found some likes and dislikes of the design. Personal issues, like I would like a 4 season RV because I camp all year round. Also, I like to cook, so counter space in an issue.
3. Buy something that you aren't going to be afraid of. What good is buying a big bus if you are afraid to drive it?
I have a 29 foot class C which is very easy to drive. I have sat behind the wheel of some of those large Class A's and they are very intimidating to me. But maybe it wouldn't be intimidating to you. Oh and that brings me to another subject.
4. Trailer Vs. Motorhome... If you purchase a trailer, The vehicle that tows it could drive you around the area's that you are visiting. If you purchase a motor home you will want to tow a car behind you if you plan on doing a lot of exploring.
I drove my RV for years all around the area's that I was visiting. Recently I purchased a Ford Focus which I now tow behind me. It makes exploring much easier, but towing a vehicle can be intimidating also. But I force myself to do it because I love going out into the wilderness with my RV.
5. The last thing I need to say is that being a woman creates some problems when shopping for an RV. I'm sorry to say this but the world really hasn't changed much. Because you are a female, you stand a good chance of not having the greatest RV buying experience. So my advise to you...and I hate to even say it, is: Bring a Man with you when shopping.
When I first started looking for a new RV, I had the mindset that as long as I knew my stuff, I could go shopping alone for an RV. When I went to dealerships, it was very hard to even get a salesman to help me. And when I did get someone, I got short answers. Same with the shows. It was very hard finding a salesman to talk to me. Also, when I found an RV that I wanted to buy, I had a hard time negotiating the price, because the salesman figured he could get more money from me. Women sales people are very hard to find. I finally started bringing a man along. I was able to flag down a salesman easier and talk in depth about a particular RV.
Ultimately I still haven't purchased my new RV yet. The price they want to give for a trade in is really low, so I figure I will keep my beautiful RV for a while. Its got an 8.1 liter engine and the new ones I want to buy mostly have 6.8 liter engines. They say they are more efficient, but my RV tows my car really nice up hills and all around. Anyway, I am watching the reviews on how the Thor Motor Coach's new Axis and Vegas RUV's are doing and if the reviews remain good, I will probably purchase one of those next year.
