In Arizona, when might be the best time of year to purchase a good used 5th wheel? And, from a dealership or privately?
I have bought 5th wheels on both sides of the Canada/Us border, different times of the year. I don't believe time of year factors in unless you look snow belt or Quebec/Ontario late Oct/early Nov where a dealer has left over inventory especially small dealers that haven't the money & the snow is on it's way. I have seen some amazing deals through Ritchie Brothers selling on behalf of the above ! Your money will get you further in Canada in this case ! I believe that individual private seller circumstances will net you some great deals. Be aware of what you buy, regardless of brand or model, I have seen **** in all of them, worked extensively on them, roofs, frame breaks, etc.. We had a very popular 40' model that was 26 months old, 6 pt automatic leveling, went across Canada & the USA over 10 months, 30,000 miles, got home one tire cupped in the last 800 miles, frame had twisted, spring hangers bent, one broken. If you are good with your hands, have the time, then look for good bones [frame, axles, top shelf tires, & roof] the rest is just dressing ! We repaired the 40', sold it & bought a much older[2008] war horse with a massive frame, had modern looking fiberglass caps front & rear, 3m 1080 graphics, gloss fiberglass side walls, 110psi rated 8 stud wheel rims, 5.5kw genset...I installed a new roof, air bag suspension, all new furniture, etc., paid 18K, put another 4K into it. I do miss the leveling system, but nothing else.