When is the Best Time to Buy an RV?
If you’re looking for a great deal on an RV, then you want to make sure you time your purchase correctly. Buying an RV during the peak season is going to cost you more money and be more challenging than buying one during the off-season. But why is that the case? There are actually several reasons, but the chief one is that you’re going to save yourself a fair amount of money.
Allan Dale Trailers & RVs, with locations in Red Deer and Edmonton, is your Alberta RV dealer. Learn more about the right time to purchase an RV below!
When is the Off-Season?
Winter is considered to be the off-season when it comes to RVs since fewer people are traveling in them or using them. Fall is a close second, so right now is actually the perfect time to start your search! Spring and summer are generally the worst times of year to purchase an RV because there won’t be as many deals and everyone is trying to get one at the same time.
Private sellers might wish to sell an RV in the winter because they decided that this wasn’t the model for them, or that they aren’t really into the RV lifestyle, so they want to unload the vehicle as soon as possible. If the private seller wishes to upgrade to a newer model, then the end of the year is when those models come out and that seller will need the garage space as well as the money from the sale to put to their new purchase.
Many RV dealerships also see a significant dip in sales during wintertime and even in the fall, which in turn spurs them to create some deals to get foot traffic. You can take advantage of these deals and discounts to get yourself an RV at a much better price than you would if you tried to buy it in May.
Not only is it less expensive to go to a dealership in fall and winter, but it’s also much easier because there won’t be as many people around asking lots of questions. You can have more personal time with a sales representative who can help you find the perfect model in a more leisurely way.
Should I Buy from an RV Show?
No, we don’t recommend that you purchase your next RV at an RV show. For one thing, the show might not happen at the time you wish to buy an RV so you won’t be prepared. For another, there won’t be any off-season deals to take advantage of.
However, that’s not to say that RV shows don’t have their value! We encourage you to visit an RV show if one comes through town because it gives you the perfect opportunity to talk to manufacturers’ reps, tour models, take lots of photos and grab brochures. You can note down any makes or manufacturers that interest you and get a better idea of what it is you’re looking for in an RV when you tour a show.
Should I Wait for New Models to Come Out?
Yes! This is a great strategy if you’re looking for a way to save money. Both private sellers and RV dealerships will be looking to offload older models in order to make space for the next year’s models. This means you can get this year’s model at a much better price, or you can locate gently-used models for a great deal. Take advantage of these deals and start shopping for your next RV now!
Searching for RVs for sale in Alberta? Visit our website to see our wide stock of new and used RVs for sale at our dealerships in Edmonton and Red Deer. Allan Dale Trailers & RVs proudly serves all of Alberta as an RV dealership that you can depend on.