When looking for a new recreational vehicle, think about what you would do if you were buying a new car.
You're not going to take the first deal that comes your way. You won't buy from the first store you go to without comparing prices, that's for sure. You wouldn't go if you didn't already know how much the car was worth.
When you want to buy a new recreational vehicle, you should know as much as possible about what you want. You're going to spend a lot of money on this, so you want to get the best deal possible. Dealers of recreational vehicles have to make a lot of money from each sale. They don't sell as many cars as car dealers, so they have to mark up each one as much as possible.
There are many sites online that can help you find the actual MSRP (manufacturer's suggested retail price) of a new recreational vehicle. Recreational vehicle dealers buy their vehicles in bulk, just like car dealers do. Because they buy so many, their profit margin is usually between 15% and 35%. The price you see on the car at the dealer isn't always what he paid for it, since he may have gotten discounts from the manufacturer.
Make sure you go to at least three RV dealers that sell the same or similar vehicles. When buying a motor home that could cost you tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of dollars, you want to make sure you are getting the best deal. Deals do vary from one area to the next and from one dealer to the next.
Don't get too attached to any particular RV. Again, when tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars are at stake, it's a business deal, not a chance to show how you feel. Don't forget that this is a brand-new car, and if you don't want it, the factory can always make another one just like it.
Make sure you learn a bit about the dealer's service after the sale. During the deal, many dealers are your best friends, but they stop caring about you afterward. Before you buy, you should talk to friends and family who own RVs and maybe check with the Better Business Bureau. Also, RV blogs and forums are good places to find out about a dealer.
