{"id":325770,"date":"2023-06-07T15:41:45","date_gmt":"2023-06-07T21:41:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/bishscom\/?p=325770"},"modified":"2026-02-25T11:59:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T18:59:49","slug":"lowest-rv-price","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bishs.com\/blog\/lowest-rv-price\/","title":{"rendered":"RV Shopping Tips: Find the Lowest Price for Your RV"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Once you\u2019ve decided an RV is right for you there is nothing more frustrating than trying to figure out what the heck is going on with online RV prices. Some RVs are listed less than the actual cost, some are higher, and others are just right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, Goldilocks, here at Bish\u2019s RV we believe you deserve to know what is going on with online RV prices, so you never buy for an unfair price<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here we’ll share what you need to know about the craziness that is falsely low, predatory RV pricing tactics, weirdly high manufacturer list price rules, and finding dealers who give legit prices online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And hey, we’ll also throw in the tricks that will help you get your RV for the lowest price possible \u2013 even when the list price is accurate.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u25ba Fake low online RV prices = Hidden fees<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25ba How to avoid RV dealers with hidden fees<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25ba Why online RV prices may be higher than true price<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25ba RVs with MAP (minimum advertised price)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25ba How to spot an RV dealer with fair prices<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u25ba Tips to get the lowest price for your RV<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Beware of Low RV List Prices with Hidden Fees<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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All RV dealerships don\u2019t operate the same way. Sometimes a dealership\u2019s online price is a lot lower than what they\u2019ll actually<\/em> charge you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not pretty, but it\u2019s true that some RV dealers have earned their \u201cbait and switch\u201d reputation. They\u2019ll get you in the door with an ultra-low price just to tack on hidden fees later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Some RV dealers use falsely low online prices to bring you in store<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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You go in expecting to pay $20,000 for a travel trailer. When the paperwork shows up at closing these dealers throw in \u201crequired fees\u201d that add thousands of dollars to your final total. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you know it, you\u2019re spending over $25,000! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The RV that fit your budget perfectly? Now it\u2019s maxxed beyond what you can afford!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did the ick factor of that make your skin crawl?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yeah, us too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s time for these scammy tactics to stop. They’re not good for RVers, and it’s time to put an end to it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The more RV buyers are aware of hidden fees the sooner the industry will have to stop using them. Get educated about how to protect yourself and detect hidden fees before you close on your RV<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you’re educated, share with a friend, more awareness will make RV buying better for everyone! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Spot an RV Dealer with Hidden Fees<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Before you buy from a dealer you can ask other RVers about their experiences, read reviews, and ask the dealers about hidden fees and their “out the door” price. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A trustworthy dealer won\u2019t dance around your questions or hide how they price their RVs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reputable dealers are doing their part to stop the scam by making their low online price the real, or as close to real, price as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can feel confident that the price you see online at bishs.com<\/a> is our actual price, unless, for legal reasons, our actual price is lower<\/em> than the online price. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When that happens we\u2019ll always provide you the lower, real price before you decide to purchase.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Curious why dealerships sometimes have to list RVs much higher than the real price? Well, my friend, you\u2019ve got questions, I\u2019ve got answers. Read on to find out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When an RV\u2019s Online Price is Higher than True Price<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Some RV builders require dealerships to list RVs at a minimum advertised price (MAP) online or for minimum suggested retailer price (MSRP). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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All new RVs from manufacturers requiring MAP cannot be listed lower than a certain price. If the builder requires MSRP, the RVs will be listed for the same online price across all dealers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll know you\u2019re looking at an RV with these requirements if the dealer\u2019s website shows an RV’s price as MSRP with a button or link that has wording like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRequest price,\u201d \u201ctoo low to show,\u201d \u201cget best price,\u201d \u201cget lowest price,\u201d or \u201cunlock lower price.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At first glance this may seem like a sleezeball sales gimmick. But it\u2019s actually a good sign that the dealer is honoring their agreements with that RV\u2019s manufacturer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trust us, every dealer listing RVs at MAP or MSRP would love to show you their actual list price. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Grand Design Imagine RV<\/a> listed at MSRP. Clicking \u201cGet Lowest Price\u201d will get you the dealer’s actual, lower, price.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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A dealer can only give you the lower price information if you request it. Feel free to click the dealer’s link, send a message to the dealer, call, or stop in. They\u2019ll happily give you their price. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We recommend getting prices from several different dealers to get an idea of that RV\u2019s real price range if you\u2019re shopping for an RV brand with MAP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Which RVs Have MAP<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The list of RV manufacturers that require MAP changes often. The best way to know you\u2019re dealing with an RV listed at MAP is whether there is information on the online listing showing that a lower price is available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These dealers will likely have MAP online:<\/strong>  Alliance<\/a>, Grand Design<\/a>, Newmar<\/a>, Forest River Vibe<\/a>, Forest River Heritage Glen<\/a>, some Winnebago towables<\/a>, many Thor Motorized<\/a>, some Northwood<\/a>, Keystone Montana<\/a> & Cougar<\/a>, some Outdoors RV<\/a>, Ember<\/a>, and East to West – Ahara<\/a>, Alta<\/a>, Entrada<\/a>, Tandara<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Finding Accurate RV Prices Online<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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We\u2019ve found it, Goldilocks! The just right price! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Some RV dealers have shunned the ick and decided to list their RVs at the price they are willing to really charge for them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As explained above, Bish\u2019s chooses to price their RVs this way, so you don\u2019t have any unpleasant surprises at closing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dealers who share our approach use mostly accurate online prices, aside from MAP situations<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though, depending on your particulars, there may still be some wiggle room to get a lower price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Just don\u2019t tell my boss I told you all this.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just kidding. My boss is a rock star who asked<\/em> me to make sure you have all the information you need to get a killer deal on your next RV \u2013 even if it means Bish\u2019s makes less when we sell our RVs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, while we\u2019re at it \u2013 let us know what other insider tips you need on RVs. We\u2019ve got the knowledge, and I need the job! Help an RV friend out and let us know what you <\/em>want to know<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Get the Lowest Price for Your RV:  <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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It goes without saying that an RV dealer is a company and needs to make money to stay in business, so there is a limit to how low they can go on price. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still, there are ways you can get the price of your RV down to get the lowest price possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here are ways you can get a lower price<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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