Choosing When to Purchase a Travel Trailer

With winter upon us, many people have begun putting their travel trailers into storage for the season. However, if you’re looking to purchase a new trailer, now is the time to do it! Knowing exactly when to purchase a travel trailer can be helpful in avoiding high prices and getting a great deal on a model you will love.

Here are a few key tips for deciding when to purchase your travel trailer: 

When is the Best Season to Buy?

The off-season, which is considered to be fall and winter, is the best time to purchase a travel trailer. While spring and summer are great for actually traveling with your trailer, those seasons are the worst time to purchase due to supply and demand. You’re likely to pay a much higher price if you go shopping in May compared to shopping in December!

Why Should You Wait to Buy During the Winter? 

Both private sellers and dealerships are motivated to offer better deals on travel trailers during the winter months. Private sellers may be looking to purchase next year’s model right away, so they often want to make a quick sale on their current model. They’ll be looking to free up space in their garage and will likely want payment for the sale immediately. 

Dealerships often see a significant decrease in sales during the fall and winter months, since most people aren’t thinking about RV travel during those times. The lower volume of customers gives them an incentive to provide buyers with good off-season deals!

Additionally, buying in the winter grants you much more face-time with the dealership staff who are usually much busier the rest of the year. It gives you the opportunity to take your time touring different models and having all your questions answered right away! 

So don’t wait any longer! Buy your travel trailer at Horn Rapids RV, located in Richland, Washington. We also proudly serve Kennewick and the surrounding areas.