With COVID-19 restrictions putting the brakes on both camping and outside caravan shows, it's no surprise many RV manufacturers and dealers are seeking to offload slow-moving stock at significantly discounted prices.
It's good news for anyone ready now to buy a new caravan or motorhome, with plenty of options out there to save quite a few bucks -- or get a few more extras fitted for the price -- with the added bonus of home delivery in some cases.
All it takes is a quick browse through the thousands of classifieds on caravancampingsales, to discover some of the tempting deals currently on offer...
This 'brand-new' 2019-model 24ft Jayco Silverline is fully-equipped and ready to go at an advertised price of $73,990 - a saving of $11,000 according to the Victorian dealer.
It's not the latest 2020-update of Jayco's range-topping caravan, but nonetheless comes jam-packed with enough equipment for a very comfortable Big Lap when the bans are lifted..
The dazzling glossy fibreglass exterior might not be to everyone's taste, but there's no disputing the value-for-money being offered with this Australian-built, 2019-model 19ft 'Living Orange Edition' Winnebago Burke composite caravan advertised for $59,990 -- an $8grand saving according to the Brisbane dealer.
Unicampa is the budget sub-brand of Melbourne motorhome manufacturer Sunliner, and this little pop-top camper, based on a Chinese-built LDV van, appears a steal at $57,740 -- more than $10 grand off the RRP, according to the Victorian dealer. Icing on the cake is free delivery anywhere in Australia...
Melbourne City Caravans specialise in value-packed, full size Aussie-built caravans and this 2019-model 19ft 6in semi-off-road three berth caravan 'with the lot' is advertised at $62,990 drive-away - a saving of $5000 according to the boutique Victorian dealer.
This large lightweight, 2018-plated composite caravan is the biggest in the European-built Adria range, and it's priced to sell at $53,490, or $11,500 off the RRP according to the Adelaide dealer.
Built in Melbourne by Concept Caravans, this 'as new' 2018-plated, 21ft 6in 'mid cafe' couple's caravan is both spacious and well-equipped and priced to sell at $59,990 -- a massive $23,535 off the original price, according to the Queensland dealer.
Looking to save a few bucks on a monster motorhome that offers the ultimate in mobile self-isolation accommodation? Melbourne Avida dealer Robert's RV World has chopped $18,000 off the price of a 2019-plated, 31ft foot, Isuzu truck based Longreach motorhome; bringing the asking price to $300K, which includes leather upholstery, sat dish and auto stabilising legs among other luxury features...
According to the Queensland dealer, this Melbourne-built, 2019-plated Goldstream 14ft pop-top is being off-loaded at $54,990 drive-away -- a 'never to be repeated' saving of $9610 for the well-equipped four-berth off-roader...
Built by big-selling Melbourne manufacturer Avan, this stylish and well-equipped 16ft 6in Golf van is ready for some off-road action - and with a price reduction of more than $7000, according to the Queensland dealer, there shouldn't be a problem finding a buyer...
Another one for the bargain hunters; a fresh-off-the-Melbourne-production-line family full-height van with double bunks and ensuite, priced at $52,990 drive-away -- that's a sweet $7grand off the normal price, according to the Queensland dealer.
With Jurgens' Melbourne factory closed down until further notice due to the coronavirus crisis, there should be some bargains available on remaining Jurgens dealer stock. One of the best deals we spotted is this rugged South African-built Tuff Trax XP1850 14ft off-road hybrid. It's a 2019-update 'demo' model that's been reduced to $33,000 drive-way -- or around $20,000 off the original full retail price.
Melbourne's New Age 're-invented the wheel' a couple years' ago with its fresh take on the age-old wind-up camper, and this mid-spec, 2019-plate family Wayfinder from the Melbourne dealer is priced to sell at $31,990 drive-way -- or about $5000 off the RRP.