{"id":11267,"date":"2023-11-08T12:24:08","date_gmt":"2023-11-08T19:24:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog2.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=11267"},"modified":"2024-01-29T15:24:13","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T22:24:13","slug":"best-time-to-buy-rv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/best-time-to-buy-rv\/","title":{"rendered":"When is the Best Time of Year to Buy an RV?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>You&rsquo;re finally going to do it. <\/em>You&rsquo;re finally at a place where<strong> you can buy your first RV.<\/strong> But now that you&rsquo;ve decided to buy, you want to make sure you <strong>do it right.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But what is the best time of year to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/buying-an-rv\/\">buy an RV<\/a>? Are there some days that are better than others? Here&rsquo;s what you need to know to bring your RV dreams to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"when-do-rv-prices-drop\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Do RV Prices Drop?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Timing is everything when it comes to RV shopping. There are <strong>four time periods when RV prices drop.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While you could wait for the pricing planets to align&ndash;whether you&rsquo;re buying<a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/buying-an-rv\/\"> a new or used RV<\/a>&ndash;your personal life may require a shorter (and more predictable) timeline.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, it&rsquo;s important to recognize your individual needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"buy-in-the-off-season\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Buy in the Off-season<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The off-season is the <em>most reliable<\/em> time period to buy because it comes at the same time <em>every year.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the camping season winds down,<strong> fall and winter <\/strong>present a golden opportunity for savvy RV buyers who are looking to buy a new rig <em>(or trade in an old one)<\/em>. With RV sales slowing, dealerships are more likely to offer discounts and incentives to clear their inventory and make room for next year&rsquo;s models.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>This makes October to January the best time of year to buy an RV.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, to shop for an RV during winter also means you&rsquo;ll need to be prepared for winter storage and maintenance. Before bringing your new rig home, it&rsquo;s a good idea to arrange RV storage first.  For all things recreational vehicle storage, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/rv-storage-near-me\"><strong>Neighbor<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<html><body><div id=\"in_post\">\n    <div class=\"variant\">\r\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/rv-storage-near-me\" onclick=\"rudderanalytics.track('press editorial cta button', {location: 'first in post', version: '2.2'}, () =&gt; { console.log('track call'); });\">\r\n\t\t  <div class=\"first-in-post-cta\">\r\n\t\t    <header>\r\n\t\t      <h2 id=\"how-neighbor-is-changing-rv-storage\">How Neighbor is changing RV storage<\/h2>\r\n\t\t    <\/header>\r\n\t\t    <section>\r\n\t\t      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"service-option-icon\">\r\n\t\t          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" viewbox=\"0 0 60 60\" fill=\"none\">\r\n\t\t            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M13.125 9.375C11.0539 9.375 9.375 11.0539 9.375 13.125V46.875C9.375 48.9461 11.0539 50.625 13.125 50.625H46.875C48.9461 50.625 50.625 48.9461 50.625 46.875V13.125C50.625 11.0539 48.9461 9.375 46.875 9.375H13.125ZM28.125 16.875C28.125 15.8395 28.9645 15 30 15C31.0355 15 31.875 15.8395 31.875 16.875V20.625H35.625C36.6605 20.625 37.5 21.4645 37.5 22.5C37.5 23.5355 36.6605 24.375 35.625 24.375H26.25C25.2145 24.375 24.375 25.2145 24.375 26.25C24.375 27.2855 25.2145 28.125 26.25 28.125H33.75C36.8566 28.125 39.375 30.6434 39.375 33.75C39.375 36.8566 36.8566 39.375 33.75 39.375H31.875V43.125C31.875 44.1605 31.0355 45 30 45C28.9645 45 28.125 44.1605 28.125 43.125V39.375H22.5C21.4645 39.375 20.625 38.5355 20.625 37.5C20.625 36.4645 21.4645 35.625 22.5 35.625H33.75C34.7855 35.625 35.625 34.7855 35.625 33.75C35.625 32.7145 34.7855 31.875 33.75 31.875H26.25C23.1434 31.875 20.625 29.3566 20.625 26.25C20.625 23.1434 23.1434 20.625 26.25 20.625H28.125V16.875Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n\t\t          <\/svg>\r\n\t\t        <\/div>\r\n\t\t        <h3 id=\"transparent-monthly-savings\">Transparent monthly savings<\/h3>\r\n\t\t        <p>Renters save 30-50% on RV storage, on average. No rate hikes.<\/p>\r\n\t\t      <\/div>\r\n\t\t      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"service-option-icon\">\r\n\t\t          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"70\" height=\"60\" viewbox=\"0 0 70 50\" fill=\"none\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M36.5625 4.6875C34.8366 4.6875 33.4375 6.08661 33.4375 7.8125V10.9375H8.4375C6.71161 10.9375 5.3125 12.3366 5.3125 14.0625V37.5C5.3125 39.2259 6.71161 40.625 8.4375 40.625H13.6513C14.529 42.4726 16.4122 43.75 18.5938 43.75C20.7753 43.75 22.6585 42.4726 23.5362 40.625H51.1513C52.029 42.4726 53.9122 43.75 56.0938 43.75C58.306 43.75 60.2114 42.4364 61.0727 40.5467C61.2267 40.5975 61.3914 40.625 61.5625 40.625H63.125C64.8509 40.625 66.25 39.2259 66.25 37.5V29.6875C66.25 29.4242 66.1835 29.1652 66.0566 28.9345L60.5078 18.8458L57.9358 12.8334C57.4439 11.6834 56.3135 10.9375 55.0627 10.9375H49.0625V7.8125C49.0625 6.08661 47.6634 4.6875 45.9375 4.6875H36.5625ZM45.9375 10.9375V7.8125H36.5625V10.9375H45.9375ZM8.4375 14.0625V18.75H20.9375C22.6634 18.75 24.0625 20.1491 24.0625 21.875V28.125C24.0625 29.8509 22.6634 31.25 20.9375 31.25H8.4375V37.5H13.1804C13.5595 34.8498 15.8387 32.8125 18.5938 32.8125C21.3488 32.8125 23.628 34.8498 24.0071 37.5H30.3125V20.3125C30.3125 19.4496 31.0121 18.75 31.875 18.75H38.125C38.9879 18.75 39.6875 19.4496 39.6875 20.3125V37.5H50.6804C51.0595 34.8498 53.3387 32.8125 56.0938 32.8125C58.8491 32.8125 61.1286 34.8503 61.5073 37.501C61.512 37.5008 61.5168 37.5006 61.5216 37.5005C61.5352 37.5002 61.5488 37.5 61.5625 37.5H63.125V31.25H49.0625C47.3366 31.25 45.9375 29.8509 45.9375 28.125V21.875C45.9375 20.1491 47.3366 18.75 49.0625 18.75H57.0679L55.0627 14.0625H8.4375ZM13.125 28.125H8.4375V21.875H13.125V28.125ZM58.6074 21.875L62.0449 28.125H55.3125V21.875H58.6074ZM52.1875 21.875H49.0625V28.125H52.1875V21.875ZM16.25 28.125V21.875H20.9375V28.125H16.25ZM33.4375 37.5H36.5625V21.875H33.4375V37.5ZM16.25 38.2812C16.25 36.9868 17.2993 35.9375 18.5938 35.9375C19.8882 35.9375 20.9375 36.9868 20.9375 38.2812C20.9375 39.5757 19.8882 40.625 18.5938 40.625C17.2993 40.625 16.25 39.5757 16.25 38.2812ZM53.75 38.2812C53.75 36.9868 54.7993 35.9375 56.0938 35.9375C57.3882 35.9375 58.4375 36.9868 58.4375 38.2812C58.4375 39.5757 57.3882 40.625 56.0938 40.625C54.7993 40.625 53.75 39.5757 53.75 38.2812Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\r\n\t\t        <\/div>\r\n\t\t        <h3 id=\"keep-your-rv-nearby\">Keep your RV nearby<\/h3>\r\n\t\t        <p>Find secure RV storage close to home for easy pickup and return.<\/p>\r\n\t\t      <\/div>\r\n\t\t      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n\t\t        <div class=\"service-option-icon\">\r\n\t\t          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" viewbox=\"0 0 60 60\" fill=\"none\">\r\n\t\t            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M30 7.5C25.5499 7.5 21.1998 8.8196 17.4997 11.2919C13.7996 13.7643 10.9157 17.2783 9.21272 21.3896C7.50975 25.501 7.06417 30.025 7.93234 34.3895C8.80051 38.7541 10.9434 42.7632 14.0901 45.9099C17.2368 49.0566 21.2459 51.1995 25.6105 52.0677C29.975 52.9358 34.4991 52.4903 38.6104 50.7873C42.7217 49.0843 46.2357 46.2004 48.7081 42.5003C51.1804 38.8002 52.5 34.4501 52.5 30C52.5 24.0326 50.1295 18.3097 45.9099 14.0901C41.6903 9.87053 35.9674 7.5 30 7.5ZM41.5295 26.7545C42.7193 25.5646 42.7193 23.6354 41.5295 22.4455C40.3396 21.2556 38.4104 21.2556 37.2205 22.4455L26.7061 32.96L22.7795 29.0334C21.5896 27.8435 19.6604 27.8435 18.4705 29.0334C17.2807 30.2232 17.2807 32.1524 18.4705 33.3423L24.5516 39.4234C25.123 39.9948 25.898 40.3158 26.7061 40.3158C27.5142 40.3158 28.2891 39.9948 28.8605 39.4234L41.5295 26.7545Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n\t\t          <\/svg>\r\n\t\t        <\/div>\r\n\t\t        <h3 id=\"storage-made-simple\">Storage made simple<\/h3>\r\n\t\t        <p>Don't settle for stone age tech and long contracts. Neighbor makes it easy.<\/p>\r\n\t\t      <\/div>\r\n\t\t    <\/section>\r\n\t\t    <footer>\r\n\t\t      <button>Search nearby RV Storage <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 25 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n\t\t          <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11 2.90625C9.4981 2.90625 8.02993 3.35162 6.78114 4.18603C5.53236 5.02044 4.55905 6.20642 3.98429 7.594C3.40954 8.98157 3.25916 10.5084 3.55217 11.9815C3.84517 13.4545 4.56841 14.8076 5.63041 15.8696C6.69242 16.9316 8.04549 17.6548 9.51854 17.9478C10.9916 18.2408 12.5184 18.0905 13.906 17.5157C14.4508 17.29 14.9646 17.0029 15.4382 16.6618L19.5132 20.7368C19.9892 21.2127 20.7608 21.2127 21.2368 20.7368C21.7127 20.2608 21.7127 19.4892 21.2368 19.0132L17.1618 14.9382C17.2137 14.8661 17.2645 14.793 17.314 14.7189C18.1484 13.4701 18.5938 12.0019 18.5938 10.5C18.5938 8.48601 17.7937 6.55451 16.3696 5.13041C14.9455 3.7063 13.014 2.90625 11 2.90625ZM14.7493 14.0398C14.9463 13.8311 15.1264 13.6054 15.2873 13.3647C15.8538 12.5167 16.1562 11.5198 16.1562 10.5C16.1562 9.13248 15.613 7.82096 14.646 6.85398C13.679 5.887 12.3675 5.34375 11 5.34375C9.98019 5.34375 8.98328 5.64616 8.13534 6.21273C7.2874 6.77931 6.62651 7.58461 6.23625 8.52679C5.84599 9.46897 5.74387 10.5057 5.94283 11.5059C6.14178 12.5061 6.63287 13.4249 7.35398 14.146C8.0751 14.8671 8.99385 15.3582 9.99407 15.5572C10.9943 15.7561 12.031 15.654 12.9732 15.2638C13.5557 15.0225 14.086 14.6777 14.5398 14.2493C14.5699 14.2108 14.6028 14.1737 14.6382 14.1382C14.6737 14.1028 14.7108 14.0699 14.7493 14.0398Z\" fill=\"#EFF5F8\"><\/path>\r\n\t\t        <\/svg>\r\n\t\t      <\/button>\r\n\t\t    <\/footer>\r\n\t\t  <\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t<\/div>\n  <\/div><\/body><\/html><h3 id=\"buy-before-the-new-models-are-released\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Buy Before the New Models Are Released<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Knowing when manufacturers release their new models will help you predict <strong>when older models will go on sale. <\/strong>Unfortunately, it&rsquo;s not an absolute certainty that a new model will be released every year, meaning reduced prices aren&rsquo;t a guarantee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Though the likelihood of a particular model going on sale is higher right before new releases, it doesn&rsquo;t necessarily mean it <em>will <\/em>go on sale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"buy-on-the-last-day-of-an-rv-show\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Buy on the Last Day of an RV Show<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To score a deal, consider buying on the <strong>last day of an RV show<\/strong> you&rsquo;re attending.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dealers and manufacturers typically use RV shows to display their best. They bring the best sellers, the brand new models, and the fan favorites. Note that this piece of advice only applies<em> if you&rsquo;re looking at a new model.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In many cases, if the RV show is a significant distance from the dealer or manufacturer, they don&rsquo;t want to incur the cost of transporting their show inventory back. Frankly, they&rsquo;d rather sell it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, <strong>buying the show model can be an easy way to get a good deal<\/strong> on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/how-long-do-rvs-last-lifespan\/\">brand-new RV<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When attending an RV show, go ahead and scope out the one you&rsquo;ve got your eye on. Make sure this RV model is the one you want. Then, on the last day of the show&ndash;when the salesmen are crossing their fingers that they don&rsquo;t have to pack up these RVs and drive them back&ndash;<strong>make your deal<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"buy-when-gas-prices-soar\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Buy when Gas Prices Soar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sure, you don&rsquo;t have any control over when gas prices drop. <em>But<\/em> <strong>sales history shows that when gas prices soar, RV prices drop.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, this is because people are less likely to use their gas-guzzling RVs if it costs them a fortune to drive. But because gas prices fluctuate, you can have peace of mind, knowing that gas prices will eventually drop back down&ndash;even if you choose to purchase your RV at peak gas prices.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plus, there&rsquo;s always the option of waiting to use your RV until the gas prices come back down.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"the-perfect-time-to-buy-an-rv\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Perfect Time to Buy an RV&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a perfect world, you&rsquo;ll aim to buy an RV on the last day of an RV show, right before new models are released, and when gas prices are at all-time highs<strong>. <\/strong>But do these three scenarios ever align naturally?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Yes, they do.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RV shows take place throughout the year, but they usually start in January and run through the summer months. So, attending a show in January, right before the launch of the new release, is a great time to buy an RV.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But there&rsquo;s more to it than that&hellip;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<html><body><div id=\"2_in_post\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/search?can_store_vehicle=true&amp;overrideTitle=RV%20Storage&amp;storing=RV\" onclick=\"rudderanalytics.track('press editorial cta button', {location: 'second in post', version: '2.0'}, () =&gt; { console.log('track call'); });\">\r\n  <div class=\"second-in-post-cta\">\r\n    <section>\r\n      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n        <h2 id=\"save-up-to-1200-year-on-rv-storage-parking\">Save up to $1,200\/year on RV storage &amp; parking<\/h2>\r\n        <button>Search in your area\r\n          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"25\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 25 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M11 2.90625C9.4981 2.90625 8.02993 3.35162 6.78114 4.18603C5.53236 5.02044 4.55905 6.20642 3.98429 7.594C3.40954 8.98157 3.25916 10.5084 3.55217 11.9815C3.84517 13.4545 4.56841 14.8076 5.63041 15.8696C6.69242 16.9316 8.04549 17.6548 9.51854 17.9478C10.9916 18.2408 12.5184 18.0905 13.906 17.5157C14.4508 17.29 14.9646 17.0029 15.4382 16.6618L19.5132 20.7368C19.9892 21.2127 20.7608 21.2127 21.2368 20.7368C21.7127 20.2608 21.7127 19.4892 21.2368 19.0132L17.1618 14.9382C17.2137 14.8661 17.2645 14.793 17.314 14.7189C18.1484 13.4701 18.5938 12.0019 18.5938 10.5C18.5938 8.48601 17.7937 6.55451 16.3696 5.13041C14.9455 3.7063 13.014 2.90625 11 2.90625ZM14.7493 14.0398C14.9463 13.8311 15.1264 13.6054 15.2873 13.3647C15.8538 12.5167 16.1562 11.5198 16.1562 10.5C16.1562 9.13248 15.613 7.82096 14.646 6.85398C13.679 5.887 12.3675 5.34375 11 5.34375C9.98019 5.34375 8.98328 5.64616 8.13534 6.21273C7.2874 6.77931 6.62651 7.58461 6.23625 8.52679C5.84599 9.46897 5.74387 10.5057 5.94283 11.5059C6.14178 12.5061 6.63287 13.4249 7.35398 14.146C8.0751 14.8671 8.99385 15.3582 9.99407 15.5572C10.9943 15.7561 12.031 15.654 12.9732 15.2638C13.5557 15.0225 14.086 14.6777 14.5398 14.2493C14.5699 14.2108 14.6028 14.1737 14.6382 14.1382C14.6737 14.1028 14.7108 14.0699 14.7493 14.0398Z\" fill=\"#EFF5F8\"><\/path>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/button>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/a>\n  <\/div><\/body><\/html><h2 id=\"navigating-rv-shows-and-dealerships\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Navigating RV Shows and Dealerships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAABAAAAAKrAQMAAABV2G3XAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAGxJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20MH6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAOBtYOgAB23VbnQAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-11268 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/RV-shows-1024x683.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/RV-shows-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/RV-shows-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/RV-shows-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/RV-shows-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/RV-shows-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/RV-shows-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/RV-shows-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/RV-shows-1160x774.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/RV-shows-760x507.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/RV-shows-1100x734.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/RV-shows-1600x1067.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/RV-shows-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/RV-shows.jpg 2000w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RV shows can attract hundreds of manufacturers, dealers, and brands. With retailers flooding through the doors, you&rsquo;ll have thousands of RVs to look through when attending. It&rsquo;s a great way to see what&rsquo;s gracing the RV market this  yeart.<em> But it can also be overwhelming.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So here&rsquo;s how you avoid the overwhelm and find the best deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Do your own research<\/strong>. Before the show, check out different types of RVs online. Talk to other RVers online to get a feel for what rig fits your RV life and hone in on those RVs at the show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Knowing what your needs are <\/strong><\/em>helps you stay on task, it helps the salesperson point you in the right direction.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, visiting <strong>an RV dealer <\/strong>is a widely different experience than an RV show or exhibition.<strong> <\/strong>It&rsquo;s more laid back. With less hustle and bustle, you can take your time and carefully weigh the pros and cons of each camper.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dealerships also have a more nuanced selection on hand. <\/strong>So, if you&rsquo;re looking for something that&rsquo;s not standard, you&rsquo;re more likely to find it at a dealership than at an RV show. Another benefit of a dealership is they may also offer used RVs and accept trade-ins.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-worst-time-to-buy-an-rv\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is the Worst Time to Buy an RV?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Truth is the &ldquo;worst&rdquo; time to buy a camper all depends on your perspective. But if you&rsquo;re focused on getting the best bang for your buck, then spring and summer are <strong>NOT<\/strong> the right times to buy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These seasons are considered <strong>peak seasons<\/strong> for RV shopping, as most people are in the camping mood and ready to hit the road. Dealerships and RV lots are bustling with activity, and private sellers are likely to have multiple interested buyers, making it harder to negotiate a better deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, the warmer months also bring a wider selection of RVs to the market as new models are released.<strong> <\/strong>So if the newest features and amenities are what you&rsquo;re after, then shopping in the spring and summer is<em> actually<\/em> the best time of year to buy a camper.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&hellip;Just be prepared to pay a <em>premium <\/em>for the privilege, as this is the off-season for discounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"summary\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&rsquo;re so close to setting out on the open road of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/the-cost-of-owning-an-rv-in-2023\/\">RV ownership<\/a>. And now that you&rsquo;ve identified the slowest months to shop for a travel trailer, purchasing your own should go off without a hitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">May the road rise up to meet you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"will-rv-prices-decline-in-2023\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will RV Prices Decline in 2023?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It depends on what sector of the RV market you&rsquo;re shopping for. While there seems to be a decrease in demand for Class A and Class C motorhomes, Class B camper vans are gaining rapid popularity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When shopping for an RV In 2023, be aware that the new electric RV travel trailers from brands like <a href=\"https:\/\/pebblelife.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pebble<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lightshiprv.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lightship<\/a> will err on the higher end of the price scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"when-is-the-best-time-of-year-to-buy-an-rv\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Is the Best Time of Year to Buy an RV?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the best deals on an RV, look to buy <strong>between October and January<\/strong> when business is slower and dealers offer discounts and incentives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"what-are-the-benefits-of-attending-an-rv-show\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Are the Benefits of Attending an RV Show?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attending an RV show provides a great opportunity to compare the latest RV models (and their features and price points). 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