When Is the Best Time to Buy an RV?
Off-season is generally considered the best time to purchase a recreational vehicle for your traveling needs. There are a lot of reasons why there is a “good time” to buy an RV, although really, whenever you are prepared to purchase one is likely the best time for you.
Click It RV - Tri-Cities is your Washington State RV dealer, located in Pasco and serving Kennewick. Read on to learn more about the best time of year to purchase an RV.
So What’s the Best Season?
Winter, followed by autumn, is the best time to purchase an RV for a variety of reasons. Spring and summer are not as advantageous to the buyer, regardless of whether they’re buying from a private seller or a local dealership.
During winter, private sellers are likely preparing their RVs to sell during the off-season so that they themselves can purchase something new. Maybe this type of RV didn’t work for them, maybe they’re upgrading to a higher-quality model or maybe they just don’t enjoy the RV lifestyle. Whatever the reason, many private sellers opt to list their RVs in winter at great prices.
Dealerships, on the other hand, have different motivations for offering deals and sales during the winter months. For example, they may want to draw in traffic during the part of the year where not many people are thinking about going camping. Also, dealerships may need to make room for new inventory, so they are motivated to cut the prices on current models to get them sold.
What About RV Shows?
Purchasing an RV from an RV show is not really a great idea, since the price is likely to be somewhat inflated and there won’t be sales. However, going to an RV show to get an idea of the type of camper you want is a great idea! RV shows will have lots of different manufacturers and brands available so you can go around and look at models and ask lots of questions. An RV show is a great way to become familiar with layouts and features so you can pick the right option for your needs.
Should I Wait for New Model Releases?
As mentioned above, new release time is a good time to buy an RV because current models are likely to be put on sale. This is also when private sellers are most likely to want to sell or trade in their current RVs so they can get the latest model.
Ready to buy an RV right now? Stop by our dealership located in Pasco, WA, today to view our current selection of new and used RVs for sale at any time. Click It RV - Tri-Cities proudly serves the city of Kennewick, WA.