RV Motor Homes For Sale

Eight Tips for Success

1. First time buyers (and frugal 2nd time buyers) should always buy secondhand. RVs are just like cars and they depreciate a lot in the first few years.
2. Spend a lot of time investigating models, floorplans, etc. Don’t let a high-pressure salesman convince you that there’s “only one” as good as the one you are looking at.
3. When possible, keep your eyes out for RVs being sold by older folks. I’ve seen many GREAT deals in the paper where a nearly-new RV is being sold at a bargain price because a spouse died or has become sick and the couple is no longer traveling.
4. When checking out your new RV, ask the seller to demonstrate that all the features work. Make sure the fridge, stove, awning, toilets, water pump, etc. are working.
5. Look inside closets, cabinets, etc. and check for roof leaks. Water leaks cause dry rot in the walls and framing of an RV and can be terribly expensive to repair. Leaks are usually pretty evident by discolored patches in the walls and/or ceiling.
6. If you aren’t sure about what kind of rig you want, then rent first. Although RV rentals are expensive (around $100/day), it’s much cheaper than buying something you hate.
7. When you find a rig you like, find out the blue book value of it. Then bargain, bargain, bargain!
8. If you live in a colder area, do your RV shopping in the fall when the camping season is over. Many RV owners and dealers are looking to offload their rigs cheaper, since there isn’t much demand for camping in the winter months in many areas.

These tips are provide by The Dollar Stretcher