Deals on RVs: Best Practices to Get the Best Deal
How do some people seem to score amazing deals on RVs? The truth is, there are a few tricks that savvy RV buyers know and use to their advantage. Here are a few tips to help you get the best deal, every time, no matter where you buy an RV.
Tip #1: Expand Your Search Area
Although it’s nice to search nearby and support the local economy, you also want to be sure that you get the most bang for your buck. Expanding your search area to other states and even to the rest of the country can save you thousands of dollars. Here in Utah, we aren’t forced to have exorbitant profit margins to make up for harsh winters; therefore, our prices are often more reasonable than our northern neighbors.
Tip #2: Buy in the Fall and Winter
It’s no secret that spring and summer are peak months for RV travel, which makes them peak sales months for RV dealers, as well. In those months, we can drive a harder bargain because there are simply more people in the market to buy an RV. Demand slows in fall and winter, which is prime time for you to swoop in and get that deal you’ve been waiting for!
Tip #3: Buy a Used RV, Motorhome, or Fifth Wheel
When you buy an RV brand new, it loses value as soon as you drive it off of the lot. Even with the high turnover rate of RV’s (people are always trading in and upgrading!) you’ll never make back what you paid for your brand new RV. Buying a used RV has already undergone the initial depreciation, which dramatically slows after the first couple of years. Plus, buying used lets you know that it has been tested and all of the brand new kinks have been worked out of it already!
Tip #4: Know the Market
Some larger RV dealerships have two different prices: the one that is listed in bright colors on the windshield and the “real” price. Inexperienced RV buyers are often drawn to the fluorescent numbers. In many of the larger dealerships, that price can go lower! Get the best deals on RVs by doing market research ahead of time. Knowing how much the RV should cost gives you more confidence when it comes to negotiations and ensures you aren’t paying too much.
Tip #5: Openly Compare Utah RV Dealers
Buying an RV is a significant investment! It is natural and savvy to compare prices between various competitors. As a trusted, family-run RV dealership in Utah with more than 50 years of experience, we strive to give you the best possible vehicle at fair market value. At Recreation RV Sales, your fun family vacation is our business, and we will do what it takes to help you drive away happy. Call us today at 888-958-7848 or check out our wide selection of used RVs for sale!
Sources: Camper Smarts, Do It Yourself RV
