Price of Motorhomes seem to be dropping (1 Viewer)

[Cookieboy68]

It seems the price of S/H motorhomes are coming down .Is this because its the end of season.Or has the bubble burst.Any views on this.

 

[M-J]

I would say both.

 

[Coolcats]

Whilst they did not say Motorhomes

Hot tubs, air fryers, houses: are we starting to regret our pandemic purchases?​

Nine out of 10 Britons bought ‘treats’ to get them through lockdown – and now many are suffering from buyer’s remorse

Apparently 1 in 20 homes purchased a Hot Tub during lock down.......We are quite enjoying ours but then again we always intended getting one and our timing was bad....

 

[Blue Knight]

This article is also about buyers remorse but this time it's a bit closer to home as it mentions campers - published two days ago:

 

[Jonno1103]

On average motorhome prices across all manufactures have risen 5.25% from the 1st of November.

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[Cookieboy68]

On average motorhome prices across all manufactures have risen 5.25% from the 1st of November.

Its my observation on used motorhomes on fleabay over the past couple of weeks.

 

[Just smiffy]

Still not down enough for me…

 

[AlunandFelicie]

Still not down enough for me…

same here.

 

[Jonno1103]

Its my observation on used motorhomes on fleabay over the past couple of weeks.

Understood. I'm considering new builds and 2022 prices.

 

[Cookieboy68]

Understood. I'm considering new builds and 2022 prices.

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[bobnick]

If they have not reduced in price today as sure as i have a hole in my bottom they WILL be going down in price in the new year especially as travel eases and those that bought in the last 1/2 years realise MHing is not for them.

 

[The Coops]

Adria announced a 6.5% increase from Feb 2022, Le Voyager cheapest offering for 2022 on the Merc chassis starts at £165,000 up £30.000 on the Fiat model No price reductions there!

 

[bobnick]

The new MH we bought recently that blew up so rejected is £6k more expensive if an order was placed today.

 

[Blue Knight]

The new MH we bought recently that blew up so rejected is £6k more expensive if an order was placed today.

If it keeps going on like this Bob then such cost hikes will start pricing huge swathes of potential buyers out of the market.

Also, with all of the rumours we hear about diminishing quality these days then I reckon the manufacturers will have to pick up their game quite considerably if they want folk to keep spending money on their products.

I appreciate the point about the cost of materials, supply, energy, etc, but I also appreciate the fact that most people will only tolerate a certain price-point before they say no.

2022 should be interesting for sure.

All the best,

Andrew

 

[2657]

In a free market economy market forces will always win, supply, demand, balance.

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[SpeedyDux]

The currend fad for self-builds with exotic interiors to brag about on Instagram and reality TV might have changed exectations among aspiring younger MHers especially Van Life blog followers. Manufactured van conversions or coachbuilts with muted practical interiors and low-key furnishings designed to appeal to older buyers won't ignite their dreams. That's a lost market segment.

 

[Chris Laing]

Hopefully, once people get back to their usual holiday habits, it will spell the end to Motorhome Rental businesses.
Far too many of these imposters on the road

 

[Jim]

Hopefully, once people get back to their usual holiday habits, it will spell the end to Motorhome Rental businesses.

I don't see that happening, With so many rental companies, I see rental prices dropping, which means more renters on the road,

 

[chaser]

Hopefully, once people get back to their usual holiday habits, it will spell the end to Motorhome Rental businesses.
Far too many of these imposters on the road

Don't see how this is going to happen, what's wrong with rental, how many times have would be motorhome buyers been advised to rent a few first, on here.

 

[busby]

Whilst they did not say Motorhomes

Hot tubs, air fryers, houses: are we starting to regret our pandemic purchases?​

Nine out of 10 Britons bought ‘treats’ to get them through lockdown – and now many are suffering from buyer’s remorse

Apparently 1 in 20 homes purchased a Hot Tub during lock down.......We are quite enjoying ours but then again we always intended getting one and our timing was bad....

You forgot dogs,,,So many will be now left at home all day,,BUSBY.

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[Jim]

Can anyone point me to hard evidence of Motorhome price drops, I've not seen any. But then I've not been looking. If you have, please show me.

 

[Cookieboy68]

Can anyone point me to hard evidence of Motorhome price drops, I've not seen any. But then I've not been looking. If you have, please show me.

I have only been looking at used motorhomes (mainly Hymers ) ,here is a couple currently on fleabay .I have not seen any sub £15000 for a long time.I don't look at new prices because it will be quite a while before I can afford a new one.

 

[ontheroadagain]

Adria announced a 6.5% increase from Feb 2022, Le Voyager cheapest offering for 2022 on the Merc chassis starts at £165,000 up £30.000 on the Fiat model No price reductions there!

We purchased a new Adria Compact last week.
This was a 2021 model and the last one the dealer had in stock.
They expect the price of the 2022 models to be £5K more.

 

[Jim]

I have only been looking at used motorhomes (mainly Hymers ) ,here is a couple currently on fleabay .I have not seen any sub £15000 for a long time.I don't look at new prices because it will be quite a while before I can afford a new one.

But if you look at completed sales, there have been quite a few sold, and lots over-priced unsold. Advertised price is often nowhere near the selling price.

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[Jonno1103]

The currend fad for self-builds with exotic interiors to brag about on Instagram and reality TV might have changed exectations among aspiring younger MHers especially Van Life blog followers. Manufactured van conversions or coachbuilts with muted practical interiors and low-key furnishings designed to appeal to older buyers won't ignite their dreams. That's a lost market segment.

The obstacle is that the higher the quality the heavier the motorhome and many 40 year olds thinking of getting into the lifestyle don't have C1 and aren't prepared to pay for it. With the best will in the world you're not getting a family motorhome weighing 3500kg.

With the weight reduction on post '97 licences all they did was create another hurdle for prospective heavier vehicle drivers.

In my view they should raise the B1 classification to 5000kg. That'll be a lot safer than having a 7m+ 3500kg motorhome with the ability to tow a 1500kg trailer... which is what they are now allowed to do.

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[Jonno1103]

If it keeps going on like this Bob then such cost hikes will start pricing huge swathes of potential buyers out of the market.

Also, with all of the rumours we hear about diminishing quality these days then I reckon the manufacturers will have to pick up their game quite considerably if they want folk to keep spending money on their products.

I appreciate the point about the cost of materials, supply, energy, etc, but I also appreciate the fact that most people will only tolerate a certain price-point before they say no.

2022 should be interesting for sure.

All the best,

Andrew

If you look at 85% of the dealers 2022 stock ordering, they've already sold them.

 

[Cookieboy68]

But if you look at completed sales, there have been quite a few sold, and lots over-priced unsold. Advertised price is often nowhere near the selling price.

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Fair point

 

[Brains]

Hymer MLT series have gone up by well over 20% since 2019
They have also have sold out their entire 2022 production.

So if you order one today, it will be for delivery 2023

 

[funsterSwede]

Pilote initially increased prices of their Evidence range from MY21 to MY22 by some 6% and yesterday they announced yet another increase of 4,5%, all other major brands seem to be doing the same as far as I can tell. So there are no indications of prices dropping on new MHs why - provided the normal market rules of demand and supply are working - prices on used vehicles would follow suit and increase as well. But it might be local differences, this is the Swedish situation, nothing to say it's the same elsewhere..

 

[BillandHelen]

The Wildax that we bought in March is now 15% more expensive, great for residuals!

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