Factory shipments of motorhomes in February were way down from previous years. I'm waiting to see the March numbers which will probably give a better picture of the current market.
I have a hunch, due to recent economic figures and reports, there are a lot of folks out there like me; I was going to purchase a new unit this spring but instead put the money in short term CD's until fall. At that time I will again assess the market and decide what I will or will not do. Part of the problem is I have yet the locate the perfect coach for us - or at least one I like as well or better than what we currently have.
The markets always swing upward then downward then upward then downward..... it's just a cycle. Of course, things will adjust on the next cycle as fuel prices will settle higher then they were.
MM.
Mr.Mark
2008 Monaco Dynasty, 42ft., 4 slides, 425 hp clean-air Cummins diesel
2007 Honda CR-V EXL, AWD, w/Nav and the M&G braking system
I think there is so much noise right now some people are confused to know what to think. With home building materials down it could be a great time to build rental properties because if people are loosing homes they will have more cash in hand and need a place to rent. If RV prices drop and someone was already planning to purchase for the long term then this could be a good buying window. This all assumes one has cash. Borrowing makes more sense when inflation is running away.
It's cheaper to rent an RV, if you can find one that you can live with. I like mine clean, so I'm not an RV renter. I bought a quality, less than (1) year old pre-owned unit in 2003, (5) years ago. I'm not in the market for another one for a long, long, time.
I have a sweet tender nature, however I enjoy sharing my thoughts and opinions.
Skid Row Joe wrote: It's cheaper to rent an RV, if you can find one that you can live with. I like mine clean, so I'm not an RV renter. I bought a quality, less than (1) year old pre-owned unit in 2003, (5) years ago. I'm not in the market for another one for a long, long, time.
And, I like mine bigger than the ones you can rent, therefore renting is not an option. Of course, buying a new one that's better than mine is not an option either, not for me. I'm old and no longer bold. I even looked at quitting RVing, and going into the business of renting out the one I have, and learned why you can't rent a big diesel pusher (not around here).
Willie & Betty Sue
Miko & Sparky
2003 41 ft Dutch Star Diesel Pusher/Spartan
Floorplan 4010
Blazer toad & Ranger bassboat
We have been looking @ new 5th wheels for about 6 months now,but we desided to wait another six to twelve months and see what happens to the ecomony.Our current TT is 3.5 yrs old and nothings wrong with it,but we wanted to upgrade to a 5th wheel.Theres nothing wrong with wanting something better and its sure not wrong waiting to see the outcome of this messy economy.
2006 Dodge Quad-Cab 2500 CTD,4;10 gears,pulling a Forestriver Flaggstaff 831qbss
I had the same thoughts and as said before here, the kids are only Young once. I also got a better deal buying now because sales are down. I did some math ad I think I will be able to do more for less if I use the RV move. I was going to buy a new truck this year and still might since the deal are pretty nice but I'm holding off waiting to see the new models. I think we might see some fuel efficient trucks coming.
I'm on the fence right now about a purchase within the next two years. Realistically, I think that now is really a bad time to purchase a behemoth such as an RV that drinks alot of fuel; however, it has not dampened my resolve to enter into the RV ranks.
Skid Row Joe wrote: It's cheaper to rent an RV, if you can find one that you can live with. I like mine clean, so I'm not an RV renter. I bought a quality, less than (1) year old pre-owned unit in 2003, (5) years ago. I'm not in the market for another one for a long, long, time.
And, I like mine bigger than the ones you can rent, therefore renting is not an option. Of course, buying a new one that's better than mine is not an option either, not for me. I'm old and no longer bold. I even looked at quitting RVing, and going into the business of renting out the one I have, and learned why you can't rent a big diesel pusher (not around here).
You can now rent up to a 42' Monaco with a tag axle. I think that would eclipse your present unit. They are advertised here on RV.net. Saw them yesterday on the ads that appear here. For a few weeks a year, that would be a whole lot cheaper than owning a 40' Dutch Star.
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