Best Time To Buy A RV

Above, upon arrival at the dealership, I was greeted by this sign in the lobby. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

It was during the month of February five years ago (time sure does fly) when I bought my 2015 Winnebago Minnie Winnie 22R. I got a good deal from La Mesa RV in San Diego and when it was ready, I flew down to pick it up. The dealer sent a driver to the airport to transport me to the dealership. The final sales price was only $1,000 over my initial offer, which was way below the unit's MSRP.

Do It Yourself RV has an article on when is the best time to buy a RV. From the article, February is a good month to make a purchase, even though sales start to pick up during that month.

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Are you in the market for a new RV? We don’t blame you. Being an RV owner is a fabulous thing. It gives you the freedom to go out and explore the country on a whim, and you can do so without breaking the bank. Besides that, you have the ability to stay off-grid, and because you take your bed, bathroom, and kitchen along with you, you’ll be comfortable wherever you roam.

All that said, there are many things to consider before purchasing an RV. First, you’ll have to decide whether you prefer a driveable rig or a towable one. You’ll need to look at the various floor plans to figure out which is best for you, and you’ll want to consider the features in the RV you have in mind.

 One of the most important factors, however, is the cost.

Most people are going to be looking for the best deal they can get. After all, unless you’re made of money, you probably aren’t going to want to throw a bunch of it away unnecessarily. Fortunately, there are good deals to be had out there, and there are plenty of tricks that allow you to find those good deals. The best trick? Knowing the best time to buy an RV as well as where to get it.

Let’s dive in and discuss the very best time to buy an RV. From there, we can talk about the best places to shop as well, so you can mark your calendar and plan a trip to get the RV deal of a lifetime.

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