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One of the most common questions people ask when shopping for their first RV isn’t about brands or floor plans.  It’s much simpler:  “Should I buy a travel trailer or a motorhome?”  There’s no universal answer because there’s no universal Oregon traveler.  A couple living in Sellwood who enjoys quick weekend trips to Cannon Beach has different needs […]

Most RV owners think about buying in the spring.  Experienced RV owners often think about selling in late summer.  At first, that seems backwards. After all, August is still camping season, campgrounds remain busy, and there are plenty of weekends left to enjoy. But after several trips, owners usually have a much clearer understanding of how well their current […]

Walk through any RV dealership and it’s easy to be distracted by the obvious features.  A spacious kitchen.  Comfortable seating.  A large bedroom.  Extra storage.  Those things matter—but they’re rarely what experienced buyers look at first.  After a few seasons of traveling throughout Oregon, most RV owners develop a completely different approach. They know that the best used RV isn’t necessarily […]

For many people, August feels like the end of camping season.  School is just around the corner. Summer vacations are winding down. The busiest weekends at the coast are already behind us. It’s easy to assume that if you haven’t bought an RV by now, you’ve missed your chance until next spring.  In reality, experienced buyers […]

For many Oregon RV owners, the answer doesn’t arrive in a showroom.  It arrives somewhere on the road.  Maybe it’s while backing into a campsite near Pacific City and realizing your trailer feels larger than necessary. Maybe it’s during a Gorge trip through Troutdale when you wish towing felt easier. Or maybe it’s after another weekend at Mount Hood when you discover […]

Ask ten Oregon RV owners what they love about the coast, and you’ll probably get ten different answers.  Some will talk about waking up near Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach. Others will mention long walks along the beach at Pacific City or evenings around a campfire near Newport. Many will tell you that the Oregon Coast remains their most frequent RV destination […]

A buyer shopping for an RV in March is usually asking one question:  “What should I buy?”  A buyer shopping in July is asking something completely different:  “What’s actually worth buying right now?”  That shift matters.  By mid-summer, Portland-area buyers have watched inventory move, heard stories from friends already traveling, and seen campgrounds fill across Oregon. They’ve learned that buying […]

Ask a new RV owner in February what they’re excited about, and you’ll usually hear the same answers.  Freedom.  Adventure.  Weekend trips.  Exploring the Oregon Coast.  Ask that same owner in July after they’ve completed a few road trips, and the answers change.  Now they’re talking about campground maneuverability in Cannon Beach. They’re discussing wind coming through the Columbia River Gorge near Troutdale. They’re explaining why backing a trailer […]

Financing an RV in February feels very different than financing one at the end of June.  Earlier in the year, buyers move slowly. Inventory sits longer. There is more time to compare options and think through decisions. By late June, that changes completely. Campgrounds are packed, inventory turns faster, and buyers across Portland, Oregon City, and Gresham […]

By late June, the pace changes again.  The casual browsers are mostly gone. Campgrounds are busy, inventory is tighter, and buyers across Portland, Oregon City, and Gresham are feeling the pressure to act before the heart of summer arrives.  But here’s the problem:  The faster the market moves, the easier it becomes to make expensive mistakes.  Right […]