JaDeMe Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 There used to be things like a big sales event in Yuma in Feb where used RVs from various dealers were available. Looking around the web now, I haven't seen any such. Have they gone the way of the dodo now that internet advertising is so widespread, or are there any in the SW somewhere during the winter months? We're considering updating from our 99 HR Endeavor to a new diesel pusher, but still in the "lower" price ranges. p.s. not sure if this would be the best forum to ask this, but hopefully someone will know the answer. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCZ Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 Pamona is billed as the largest RV Show in the west......and doesn't get much further south or west. Here's a link to the show.......count on spending at least a couple of days. http://www.thebestrvshow.com/ 2017 Grand Design Momentum 376TH pulled by a 2014 Ford F-350 Lariat, FX-4, dually, longbed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangeMaggotBob Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 You might google up a little place by the name of Quartzsite. 2015 Forest River Rockwood Signature Series Ultra Lite 8289WS w/ Diamond Pkg. 2014 RAM CTD 6.7 Tradesman 4WD Crew Cab Long Bed 😀 Honda eu2200i generators Daisy May, the Golden Doodle Wonderdog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCZ Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 If you're buying used, I'd go with Quartzsite and go early and start hitting all the locations. If you're buying new, all the mfgs. will have factory reps at the Pamona Show and the biggest discounts on new. We've been to both, several times and while both are completely different, they're both a lot of fun. 2017 Grand Design Momentum 376TH pulled by a 2014 Ford F-350 Lariat, FX-4, dually, longbed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsallyh Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 If you go to "Q", do your due diligence. All dealers in "Q" are transient and are just there for the season. Finding some of them from year to year come and go. Also check to see where their base dealership is, if any. Yuma used to have "sales" when the transient dealers set up shop there for the season. But for about the last three years there have been no transients. Le Mesa pulled out at the end of 2015-2016 season and the lot is now for sale. And what I said above about doing your homework also pertains in Yuma. I've seen too many folks in 14 seasons at Yuma get ripped off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Schneider Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 Quartzsite lost it's reputation for good deals when they raised their sales tax beyond 10%, over and above the fees they were already charging for the privilege of setting up shop in their town. Yes, the California border is only a few miles away, but the sales tax avoidance schemes usually work the other way ... CA dealers delivering the motorhome just across the state line in AZ to avoid CA's sales tax. I'm not so sure it works the other way around. Oh, and CA's big RV show is in Pomona, not Pamona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Seward Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 We bought our 2000 Residency at the October 1999 Pomona RV show. We took possession of our new coach Jan 21,2000 from the RV Peddler dealership in Yuma, AZ. Good luck with your search for a new RV and Safe Travels Jim & Sherry Seward 2000 Residency Mod. 3790 2003 Suzuki XL/7 4WD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjstough Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 14 hours ago, tdst51 said: You might google up a little place by the name of Quartzsite. It is my personal observation that there few, if any, bargains on RVs in Quartzsite. If you want to get the best deal on an RV in Arizona, you need to be there in May. 2005 Winnebago Voyage 38J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsallyh Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 Thank goodness Jim, it was 2000 and not 2015-2016! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCZ Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 2 hours ago, Lou Schneider said: Quartzsite lost it's reputation for good deals when they raised their sales tax beyond 10%, over and above the fees they were already charging for the privilege of setting up shop in their town. Yes, the California border is only a few miles away, but the sales tax avoidance schemes usually work the other way ... CA dealers delivering the motorhome just across the state line in AZ to avoid CA's sales tax. I'm not so sure it works the other way around. Oh, and CA's big RV show is in Pomona, not Pamona. You said that with a funny accent! LOL 2017 Grand Design Momentum 376TH pulled by a 2014 Ford F-350 Lariat, FX-4, dually, longbed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missourijan Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 They have rv sales and shows all winter at Pima County Fairgrounds in Tucson. Lazy Days and another dealer sponsor them. Usually good prices Jan & Thomas 2012 Drv Mobile Suite 5'r 2012 Ford F350 Super Duty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaDeMe Posted August 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 Thanks for the info, everyone. I've seen plenty of shows around, and of course the online sales sites like RV Trader (that's how we found the MH we've got now), but thought when we're down in the SW we'd look around a bit, just in case we spot something we like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimalberta Posted August 20, 2017 Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 I prefer buying from a previous owner on Craigslist rather than from any dealer. I can usually tell if the Rv has been lovingly looked after by a previous owner compared to a dealer who is only looking to get the best deal for themselves. <p>....JIM and LINDA......2001 American Eagle 40 '.towing a GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 with RZR in the rear. 1999 JEEP Cherokee that we tow as well. IT IS A CONTENTED MAN WHO CAN APPRECIATE THE SCENERY ALONG A DETOUR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirakawa Posted August 20, 2017 Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 10 hours ago, Jimalberta said: I prefer buying from a previous owner on Craigslist rather than from any dealer. I can usually tell if the Rv has been lovingly looked after by a previous owner compared to a dealer who is only looking to get the best deal for themselves. What's wrong with looking to get the best deal for themselves? Isn't that what a previous owner is doing? Isn't that what the buyer is doing? Isn't that what you do? Everybody wanna hear the truth, but everybody tell a lie. Everybody wanna go to Heaven, but nobody want to die. Albert King Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH Posted August 20, 2017 Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 18 hours ago, pjstough said: It is my personal observation that there few, if any, bargains on RVs in Quartzsite. I'd have to agree with this. At the very minimum, you need to know what you want and what you should be paying for it. Case in point: Many years ago, we were looking for a particular brand of fifth wheel. Saw it at a dealer in Phoenix and that dealer had the original factory-provided MSRP sheet inside, so we knew what that price was. Saw the exact same fifth wheel in Quartzsite -- for $10,000 MORE than the MSRP! Of course, this dealer didn't have the MSRP sheet in it, so if you didn't know better, you might think you were getting a good deal. Also, many of the salespeople in Q are just hired for the season, so they don't necessarily know anything about RVs or RVing....they're just warm bodies there to make a sale. LindaH 2014 Winnebago Aspect 27K 2011 Kia Soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaDeMe Posted August 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2017 Quote I prefer buying from a previous owner on Craigslist rather than from any dealer. But then you have the problem of selling your rig. There are good deals that way, of course, although some of them seem kind of predatory -the buy it from the grieving widow sort of thing. But getting rid of our old rig would be a problem. The last (and only) time we moved up we were able to get rid of our old Trek, and we'd run it long enough it wasn't worth much anyway. Quote Case in point: Many years ago, we were looking for a particular brand of fifth wheel. Saw it at a dealer in Phoenix and that dealer had the original factory-provided MSRP sheet inside, so we knew what that price was. Saw the exact same fifth wheel in Quartzsite -- for $10,000 MORE than the MSRP! Of course, this dealer didn't have the MSRP sheet in it, so if you didn't know better, you might think you were getting a good deal. This sort of thing always reminds me of a reel-to-reel tape recorder (pre-cassette days) I wanted as a kid. It was at Woolworth's for $8.99. Then it went "on sale" for $9.99. A few weeks later it was on "Special sale" for $11.99, and finally, "pre-Christmas sale" for $13.99. Gave me a lesson in "sales". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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