May-31-2021 10:36 AM
Jun-02-2021 06:52 PM
Walaby wrote:
I think there's shortages of some things out there that is obviously driving up prices, but I also believe some of it is made up.
Awhile back, there was supposedly a propane shortage. Can't speak for everywhere, but where Im at.. no shortage.
I, unfortunately, am in the beginning stages of building my retirement house. I could have waited, but then it likely would have delayed my retirement by another year, and who knows if the prices would go back down. I believe a lot of the price increases we are seeing that is attributed to shortages will never come back down. Oh, they might drop a little bit, but it' ain't coming down to pre-covid prices. No way. Businesses know people are willing to pay the price, so the new price points are being established now.
Mike
Jun-02-2021 06:32 PM
Jun-02-2021 05:26 PM
colliehauler wrote:Grit dog wrote:Grit won't be making the trip after all. But it was a eye opener on the RV market. I wonder if used trailers are the affordable housing in your area that makes the market tight?
Bottom line, the number of RVs on the east coast or whatever fabulous deal you were able to get in December in Cleveland, when the weather s ucks and everyone but you is playing Santa Claus, not RVer, is not relevant at all to the OP's thread.
He's not going to be able to bop out to Seattle, buy his truck and just go grab a travel trailer for anything less than a very high price, comparatively speaking to what was or is considered the "norm."
In my area if you go to Southern MO or AR there are deals to be had. I agree with others in a year or two there will be a flood of used trailers when a lot of people find camping isn't there thing.
Jun-02-2021 09:51 AM
BarabooBob wrote:I found that out with my 14'x40' Sturdi-built building. I got in before a 28% increase then a 10% surcharge this year. Wanted to get a new garage built this year but will hold off. I figure interest rates will rise on homes which should slow down building.
We were looking at a 16' X 32' portable building (built off site and hauled to my property) back in September. The dealer called me one morning and said to get in there and sign the papers and put a deposit on it right now because the price was going up sometime that day. I drove over and signed and paid half up front. At close of business that day the dealer got a company wide email that announced a 28% increase and a month later another 20% was added. The are still selling as fast as they can build them.
Jun-02-2021 09:46 AM
Grit dog wrote:Grit won't be making the trip after all. But it was a eye opener on the RV market. I wonder if used trailers are the affordable housing in your area that makes the market tight?
Bottom line, the number of RVs on the east coast or whatever fabulous deal you were able to get in December in Cleveland, when the weather s ucks and everyone but you is playing Santa Claus, not RVer, is not relevant at all to the OP's thread.
He's not going to be able to bop out to Seattle, buy his truck and just go grab a travel trailer for anything less than a very high price, comparatively speaking to what was or is considered the "norm."
Jun-01-2021 06:54 PM
Jun-01-2021 04:09 PM
afidel wrote:
I bought a new trailer in December for 30% off MSRP (from the manufacturer, not dealer), there are still deals to be had if you're willing to look around. That's said in general this market is insane, a KZ 181BH like the one I bought for $12,500 4.5 years ago is currently listed at the same dealership for just under $18k. That's $1,000 per foot or $150 per SQ foot, 50% more than the 2019 average cost for home construction!
Jun-01-2021 11:45 AM
Jun-01-2021 11:00 AM
Jun-01-2021 08:17 AM
Sjm9911 wrote:
Lol, you be suprised at the cost of new also, if you can get one. The reality is stuff is expensive now, especially campers. If you wait a year or so, it will go back to normal, i hope!
Jun-01-2021 08:00 AM
ferndaleflyer wrote:
Here in central NC, west of Raleigh on 64, there are 2 dealers about 20 mi apart that are full of new RVs. Mostly trailers. Up I-95 north of Richmond, VA there are tons of new units on both sides of the highway. Shortage?
Jun-01-2021 06:39 AM
Jun-01-2021 06:29 AM
May-31-2021 11:38 PM
colliehauler wrote:Durb wrote:In the midwest RV'S are less money then out West and used ones seem more plentiful.
When you get home and resell the trailer you will probably benefit from high prices on the back end.