The off-season is the ideal time to purchase a travel trailer. Private sellers and RV dealerships will want to get the rigs off their hands, so they tend to offer the best deals on pricing. Keep reading to learn more about strategically buying a travel trailer, then visit Johnny’s Premier Boat and RV to explore travel trailers for sale. Our dealership is based in Theodore, Alabama. We also proudly serve those in Mobile and Grand Bay, AL.
Which Season is the Best to Get a Travel Trailer?
If you have some flexibility on when you buy a travel trailer, winter is your best bet. Fall is a close second, but spring and summer are the worst times if you’re searching for a good deal.
Private sellers often have high motivation to sell in winter. Maybe they bought their first travel trailer and realized they don’t use it enough to merit owning one. They’ll want to sell as soon as possible to recoup as much of the initial investment as they can. Maybe they want to buy this year’s model. They’ll want to sell their rig so they can use that money for their next investment.
Travel trailer dealerships also have great prices on their rigs in the winter. They see a large decline in sales during the fall and winter, which means they need to give customers incentive to make purchases in the off-season. The easiest incentive, of course, is a drastically lowered price.
Visiting a travel trailer dealership in the off-season can land you great savings, but the benefits don’t stop there. You can also enjoy more attention and time from the staff since they aren’t juggling multiple customers at once. You’ll be able to get all your questions answered without having to wait in line for an extended period of time.
Should I Get a Travel Trailer at an RV Show?
We suggest using an RV show to explore the various travel trailers on the market, but still making your purchase with a travel trailer dealership or private seller. It’s hard to get the timing of the RV show to fit when you want to buy your rig. Plus, you often won’t get the off-season discounts. Wander an RV show to learn about the various models and possible features, but get the savings in the off-season.
Should I Wait for the New Model to be Released?
If possible, try to purchase your travel trailer right before a new model is released. Private sellers that want to get next year’s model will likely be motivated to get rid of their current rig as soon as possible. The closer it gets to the release of the new model, the lower the price will become.
Travel trailer dealerships will also offer great deals right before the new model is unveiled. After all, they only have so much space in their showroom. They will want to clear out some of their inventory to make space for the latest and greatest model, which often translates to high price reductions on other models. Waiting until the next travel trailer model comes out can be an easy way to get a lower price on the model you want.
Ready to check out travel trailers for sale? Visit Johnny’s Premier Boat and RV to find your perfect rig. If you aren’t sure which model is for you, let our expert staff help. Tell us your budget and lifestyle, then we will suggest travel trailers to match!
