How Floor Plan Financing Really Works (And How to Stop Letting It Manage You)
Most RV dealers understand their floor plan the way most people understand their mortgage: they know the rate, they know roughly what the payment is, and they know to not miss it. The mechanics underneath that, specifically how lenders actually model the risk of your portfolio, what curtailment schedules are designed to accomplish, and how […]
Why More Americans Are Choosing Mobile Homes Over Traditional Housing
The housing affordability crisis is not a new story, but in 2025 its effects are more visible than they have ever been. Mortgage rates have remained stubbornly high. Median home prices in most major markets have refused to correct in any meaningful way. Builders are not constructing enough entry-level product to meet demand. And the […]
RV Wholesale Market Trends Every Dealer Should Watch in 2026
The RV wholesale market is shifting in 2026. Here’s what dealers are seeing on the ground and what it means for your sourcing and offloading strategy. The retail RV market has been through a lot since the pandemic surge. Wholesale has followed its own version of the same story: a sharp run-up, an overcorrection, and […]
Every Day That Unit Sits Is a Bill You’re Paying
Holding inventory too long isn’t neutral. It’s a daily expense. Here’s the real math on what a slow unit costs — and when cutting it loose is the smarter move. Dealers talk about gross profit on deals they close. Almost nobody talks about the cost of deals they don’t close fast enough. That unit sitting […]
Shipping RVs Between Dealers: A Practical Guide to Wholesale Transport Logistics
Transport logistics are often the last mile that makes or breaks a wholesale RV deal. Here’s how to handle shipping smartly and protect your margin in the process. You found the right unit at the right price. The deal is agreed. Now comes the part that catches a lot of dealers off guard: actually getting […]
What to Check Before Buying an RV Wholesale: A Practical Inspection Checklist
Buying RVs wholesale means buying with less time to inspect. Here’s a systematic checklist for evaluating condition before you commit to a wholesale deal. Wholesale RV deals move fast. You’re often making a decision based on photos, a written description, and maybe a short video walkthrough — without the luxury of a full in-person inspection […]
How Wholesale RV Trading Actually Works (And Why Most Dealers Are Leaving Money on the Table)
Most RV dealers understand the basics of wholesale trading but miss the inefficiencies costing them real margin. Here’s how the wholesale market actually works. If you’ve been dealing RVs for any length of time, you already know the wholesale market exists. You’ve probably bought a unit at auction or moved a piece to a dealer […]
The Real Cost of Aged RV Inventory (And When to Pull the Trigger on Wholesale)
Aged RV inventory costs more than most dealers account for. Here’s how to calculate the real cost and decide when wholesale is the right move. Every dealer has them. The unit that came in looking like a winner and has been sitting on the lot for five months. The trade you took in because you […]