Out of touch with reality

[colliehauler]

I might be flying out to the Seattle area to pick up a vechicle. I thought of purchasing a used TT < 20' and spending some time in the Pacific Northwest. I went on Craigslist and received a rude awakening. I couldn't beleive the prices on garbage. Stuff that should be in the landfill for 5k and old square frame window trailers. I guess I will see what dealers want for a new small wolf pup if available.

[Grit_dog]

kellem wrote:
I wouldn't buy a toothpick in this market.....insane.

Right? Hell, I can only afford 2 toothpicks and that’s if we cut back on food this week! Lol

[colliehauler]

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!

Actually gave up on used and was looking at new. A small camper I could of bought new for $12950. is now advertised for $21950. and that was just 2 years ago. With limited supply dealers are asking list.

I think the only way price will come down is if there is a glut of used RV'S come on the market. With inflation and higher wages price will probably stay high.

[Sjm9911]

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!

[colliehauler]

kellem wrote:
I wouldn't buy a toothpick in this market.....insane.

I've come to the same conclusion.

[kellem]

I wouldn't buy a toothpick in this market.....insane.

[colliehauler]

Durb wrote:
When you get home and resell the trailer you will probably benefit from high prices on the back end.

In the midwest RV'S are less money then out West and used ones seem more plentiful.

[azdryheat]

Market is hot for trailers (especially used), there's no inventory. Folks can ask what they want.

[Durb]

When you get home and resell the trailer you will probably benefit from high prices on the back end.

[colliehauler]

I would drive down the coast to California and did not want to drive back to return it. I figured I could sell it when done with it. I would use motels but would rather check out camping areas. I will see if the trip materializes before I pursue it any further.

If the border was open I would run up to Alaska but don't see that happening.

A alternative would be go to Glacier and drop down to Yellowstone. I will see what a little Wolf pup (or equivalent) sells for and availability.

[RetiredRealtorR]

Depending on how much time you'll be spending, why not just rent an RV? Why buy something you're going to have to re-sell after your trip, if that's your intention.

[Lwiddis]

It will be a sellers' market for a while.