Buyers Market?
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Typical staring point is 30% off listed MSRP
JIm,
Is this percentage still in the realm of reality for 2025? We are very interested in the 310RL, but every time I think I am ready, I have another add on and the price just keeps adding up!!!!!
I looks like I will need to go with the on board generator too as I say we do dry camping, plus I will go with lithium batteries too!
Thanks,
Roy
I would say 30% is still your target. On board gen is nice, but ask yourself how much will you really use it. A nice portable Honda/Yamaha generator is ~$750. How often do you boondock? How man nights will you boondock? If you don't add an inverter, 200-300 Lithium amps hours will last a LONG time.
We go to antique tractor shows and stay 3-4 days with no hookups. I have a 3000 watt Honda generator, but I didn't know if that would run a couple of air conditioners to cool the rv off enough to get to sleep in the humidity we have in Michigan?
I know I will need at least 2 lithium batteries for lights and the 12volt refrigerator, but those won't run air will they? I think that's why I figured I'd need more generator than the Honda?
I would spring for the generator. After having one in all both of my previous rigs, It was a must have…..in case, on this one as well. Saved me couple years ago when derecho went through. House was without power for 10 days, we slept in the camper and stayed cool. Now house has a 25kwh standby. Better to have and not need than to need and not have, same as personal defense. Just make sure you exercise it monthly, under load, and should be fine.
i had a built in 5500 LP Onan 0n my last rig, It was a $7K option. While I did enjoy the convenience and the versatility of the built in I seldom used it So this time I passed on the option. Just last night I had to leave the CG because the CG had a power outage and I had no generator!
Forecast was for 18 ÂşF so I abandoned ship and went home
I could have probably stuck it out. I have some solar and and a 2K inverter. However I was close to home and decided going to my heated house and return to the rig in the morning was the easiest solution.
Based on this experience I will be researching and buying a 2K LP generator to avoid being caught with zero power again.
I agree if you have the need for regular genset use get the built in its way more convenient than any portable. However a portable can do in a pinch and you do not need to spend $7K to have some electric at all times.
I learned my lesson last night, ultimately having electric is critical for a successful RV experience.
Sure plenty of campers survive without electric however most of them plan for and are set up for no electric.
In my case my feature rich, creature comfort rig needs electric at all times or things can go south in a hurry.
Forecast was for 18 ÂşF so I abandoned ship and went home
I could have probably stuck it out. I have some solar and and a 2K inverter. However I was close to home and decided going to my heated house and return to the rig in the morning was the easiest solution.
Based on this experience I will be researching and buying a 2K LP generator to avoid being caught with zero power again.
I agree if you have the need for regular genset use get the built in its way more convenient than any portable. However a portable can do in a pinch and you do not need to spend $7K to have some electric at all times.
I learned my lesson last night, ultimately having electric is critical for a successful RV experience.
Sure plenty of campers survive without electric however most of them plan for and are set up for no electric.
In my case my feature rich, creature comfort rig needs electric at all times or things can go south in a hurry.
Just remember that everything is negotiated in the final price. That genset price doesn’t necessarily mean you are going to pay full retail, just like buying a new truck or car. At re-sale, that genset will get you more money, as well. It is ultimately up to buyer how much convenience is worth. I have multiple gen sets and have never regretted having any of them. Standby at home, on-board in toy hauler, and a portable 3300 inverter generator. They all have their time and place. I also have an inverter on my truck, if needed. The valor also, of course, has solar. Every buyer is different, and it is their money, their choice.
Well unfortunately if you are trading your camper you get zero credit for all the extras that you have added. It’s all about the max$$ bank will loan on , not what you spent on your add ons. I agree a gen set is good to have. We have one and super solar on our valor. the depreciation is so high on campers when you go to trade it is ridiculous.