Lairson Enterprises Rv Sales (2024)

FAQs

Has RV sales slowed down? ›

RV Production is Up, but RV Sales are Down

Year-to-date in 2024, new travel trailer sales are down 14% – and 5th wheel sales are down 11% compared to sales in 2023. This doesn't mean sales won't pick up since we're now in the “camping season,” but dealers could see an overstock issue again like they had post-COVID.

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January, February, and into early spring is the best time to sell your RV. This is when online RV sales peak. Listing your RV for sale towards the beginning of the peak selling time is best. Into the winter and through the holiday season is the least desirable time to sell.

Once you've found a serious buyer, it's important to complete the sale securely. Draft a clear and concise bill of sale, which includes the agreed-upon price, payment method, and any additional terms. If accepting payment in cash, consider meeting at a bank to verify the funds.

The “cash crunch” at RV dealerships has escalated over the past 12 months and will likely continue into the future. Margins on sales have dropped, costs of nearly everything has risen, and maintaining safety in cash flow is more critical than ever.

Late fall and winter are generally the best times to buy a travel trailer or motorhome. Fewer people shop for RVs during this period, and less competition means you have more negotiating power. You may also find bargains right before a new RV model is released, when gas prices are up, and at RV trade shows.

In 2024, RV manufacturers might seek to lower overall ticket prices by sticking to standard appliances and utilities rather than upgraded versions. Residential amenities are more common on luxury models, but standard appliances help keep overall costs down.

Brand-new RVs start losing value as soon as they're driven off the lot and continue to lose value throughout the first year rapidly. The RV depreciation rate increases at a steady rate after that until your RV hits double digits in age. Once an RV is ten years old or older, its value drops more rapidly.

Consider Social Media and Other Online Classifieds

Online classifieds like Craigslist, and even posting on social media (such as Facebook Marketplace), can all be effective places to try and sell your travel trailer.

Where is the best place to sell an RV? ›

Typically, the most profitable way to sell an RV is by listing it on RV buy-and-sell marketplaces such as RV Trader, RVT, Camping World, and RVezy — more info on the best websites below. Because these websites are RV-focused, they allow sellers to add lots of relevant information that helps simplify the buying process.

Wire transfer is the safest. Money deposited then sign the title over.