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    RV & Camper Prices vs Inflation

    A helpful tool for price trends on commodities is the FRED data from the St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank, for instance their data series on eggs: https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/APU0000708111 And this series on "Producer Price Index by Industry: Recreational Vehicle Dealers"...
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    RV & Camper Prices vs Inflation

    What price discounts are you seeing, if any, from dealers or sellers? Did you recently get a discount on a unit or are prices staying elevated? Are prices coming down back to pre pandemic levels or...? I see advertised discounts in the 20 to 30 percent or more range from dealers on big brands...
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    Salvaged 2022 Rossmonster Baja Copart Denver

    I agree that's what it looks like to me. Yikes! I wonder how much a restoration would cost?
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    Salvaged 2022 Rossmonster Baja Copart Denver

    https://abetter.bid/en/1063148283-2022-chevrolet-silverado
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    New To Us A.S. Nest

    I've always liked the smart and efficient design of the Nest. But the 500# CCC is a too small. I am interested in your solutions. Is there a way to increase to a heavier duty axle and a lift too? BTW I found a blog response on e-trailer mentioning there's a lift kit K71-707-01 which increases...
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    RV & Camper Prices vs Inflation

    Results for the RV Industry Association’s June 2024 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month with 25,308 units, an increase of 5.0% compared to the 24,095 units shipped in June 2023. The RVIA data on their website shows increased units shipped each month during 2024...
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    RV & Camper Prices vs Inflation

    "RV sales nosedive across the board" - an RV Travel (rvtravel.com) article from July 12, 2024, discusses travel trailer and RV sales as of May 2024 and the prior 12 months trends. Total sales declined 16.2%. Both towables and RV's had sales declines. Travel trailers were down 12%, fifth wheels...
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    Tribe EX500

    It looks like a rebranded unit on Alibaba called the Conqueror Falcon Expedition 500. Tribe should just own it and state the facts.
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    RV & Camper Prices vs Inflation

    Looks like Boreas raised base prices for the third time in 2023. That's around a 21% increase for the XT since September of 2022. I am seeing some dealers discounting around 30% for some 2022 models such as Vorsheer and Mission Overland.
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    RV & Camper Prices vs Inflation

    I am new to overlanding after realizing this is the type of camping and travel I prefer (or dream about)! While researching overlanding options and equipment, reading and watching YouTube University these past months, I am amazed at how many creative ideas, solutions and options are available...
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    Chinese Trailer - NJStar Explorer

    Now I've been searching on Alibaba! I've found similar units to the Sparks unit sellng for $10,000. Wow 3 X markup. I also found the Tribe Expedition 500 selling for $54,999 at ROA in Utah is also on Alibaba called the Conqueror Falcon Expedition 500 selling for only $21,000 to $31,000. ROA has...
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    Chinese Trailer - NJStar Explorer

    They have it listed on Facebook Marketplace for $50k so yeah $35k is a deal 🤣!
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    Chinese Trailer - NJStar Explorer

    I think I found a company in Colorado reselling these as a rebranded product for $50,000... Sparks Overland MadCap. The rear exterior storage rack and overall shape is a give away and this looks to be a shorter model?
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