Best time of year to buy?

[Wild Robot]

Is there a consensus on this?

From what I've pieced together from a couple older postings, it seems like winter is a good time, or whenever the new models start arriving and the old ones are taking up space--not sure when that is exactly.

[blmitch5]

The best time is now. It just depends on what and where your looking at. Do a search on RVTrader and see who has the best price. There are some 2012 models out there and maybe a great deal.

[Jim Clark]

Just purchased a 2012 International Serenity today. If you wait much longer the RV shows start and demand will pickup.

Jim

[SilverGate]

Congratulations, Jim, on your purchase of your 2012 International Serenity!

For us, the day before Thanksgiving, 2006, was the best time to place our custom order for our 2007 23' Safari with two solar panels and full awning package (3 awnings) through the Airstream Dealer, Southwest Coaches, Irvine, CA.

In my opinion, the end of the "typical camping season" in most of the states and just before the holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas is the best time to buy.

But for us in Southern California, this is the real beginning of our camping season!

[Jim Clark]

Originally Posted by SilverGate

Congratulations, Jim, on your purchase of your 2012 International Serenity!

SilverGate, thanks. Very nice looking combo you have there. I think you make a very good point location dictates many of the factors which determine the best time of year to buy.

[mefly2]

When the price is down on the new unit and the price is up on your trade in AND you don't need to go see the banker to finance ...

[Wild Robot]

Thanks everyone. I was kinda thinking the time is now for my area.

I'm in Washington, DC and considering a Flying Cloud or International CCD 23 or 25 FB, leaning towards the 25. There seem to be a couple good deals on RV trader at the moment. One in NJ and one in FL.

Will look at the local place (Safford RV in Thornburg, VA) tomorrow and see about a FL visit next week--as luck would have it I'll be down there, just 12 miles away for a photo shoot so that might be a sign!

Would prefer to buy local but can't put the cart before the horse at this point. Determined to do this right. <rolls eyes to himself>

[blmitch5]

Do you already own a tow vehicle? Or buying one once you buy the AS? Take your time and the right Airstream will find you.

[Wild Robot]

No, I don't own a tow vehicle yet. Figured I'd get the trailer first and then decide. I've got a couple in mind.

The thing about being patient is that I worry about passing up a good deal in service of 'patience'. You know how many of my coupons expire because I wait for tasty junk food to go on sale just to get extra savings?

[blmitch5]

Did you see this one on the classifides?

2010 Airstream Flying Cloud 25FB-25ft travel trailer - Airstream Trailer Classifieds - Airstreams Trailers For Sale

[blmitch5]

Or this one. Great price.

http://t.rvtrader.com/listing/2012-A...-25FB-98862873

[Wild Robot]

Groovy. I'd seen the second but not the first. HHmmnn...will look a little further. Thank you.

[Wild Robot]

Here's the FL trailer that looks like a decent deal: 2011 Airstream International 23fb, Dover FL - 102236258 - RVTrader.com

[matthorr]

We found a good deal on a 2012 Intl Signature 25FB in Dover, FL. The NJ dealer has some good prices on 12s as well, just not the model we wanted when we were ready to buy. The VA dealer is another story... Message me and I can fill you in on what I saw when I was looking.

[Wild Robot]

Thanks. Msg sent.

Congrats on the new trailer! What's your tow vehicle?

[matthorr]

We bought an F150 extended cab (small rear doors) with a 6.5ft bed. 4x4 with max tow package and 3.5L Ecoboost engine. We haven't towed yet, but the mileage is good (for a truck) around town and not too bad for parking. I attempted parallel parking once in DC and failed! And I have to fold the driver's side mirror to get in the garage. It has more than enough power for 25-27 ft AS and almost 2000# cargo capacity (newer American trucks have better capacity than older or imports we looked at). Even with 1000# on the tongue there should be plenty of allowance for people and cargo. And it is pretty drivable everyday and at a reasonable cost.

[Wild Robot]

Nice. If I go the truck route, that's what I was thinking of. I used to have a Titan for my motocross exploits but that Ford has had my attention for a while...just not sure I want a truck again. HHmmnnnn