| Buying a used motorhome can be a stressful | | | | use with the current owner if repairs will need to be |
| experience as there is always the fear that you are | | | | done. |
| buying someone else's problems. And that may be | | | | * Have an experienced RV mechanic inspect the |
| true. But buying a used RV also has a lot of | | | | motorhome if it has passed all of your previous tests. |
| advantages, chief among which is that you can save | | | | He will be looking specifically for engine, drivetrain and |
| the huge depreciation drop that happens when you | | | | mechanical problems that could be coming up. You |
| buy a new motorhome and drive it off the lot for | | | | may actually have to pay someone for this step, but |
| the first time. And buying a used coach does not | | | | when you are talking about spending many thousands |
| have to be fraught with peril if you just follow some | | | | of dollars for the motorhome, it will be the best |
| simple procedures. Here are some tips on how to | | | | money that you could spend before the sale. |
| inspect a used motorhome thoroughly before the the | | | | * Make sure that you know for sure what the |
| sale: | | | | motorhome is worth. You can go consult the Kelly |
| * Ask for all maintenance records that the previous | | | | Blue Book or to get a general idea of what the true |
| owner has in order to verify how well and how often | | | | value is of the coach you are looking at. With this |
| the motorhome has been serviced, and by who. | | | | information in hand you don't have to wonder |
| Service maintenance records are a good thing to | | | | whether or not you are paying too much for that |
| consider for any vehicle that you purchase but they | | | | RV. |
| can be absolutely invaluable for an RV purchase. Don't | | | | Armed with the knowledge that you can gather by |
| let the owner tell you how often they have had it in | | | | putting these ideas into practice, you should be very |
| for maintenance and accept it at face value. Make | | | | familiar with any used motorhome that you want to |
| sure that they have the records to back it up. | | | | buy. It will help you know about all of it's possible |
| * Plan on getting down and dirty to make a thorough | | | | weaknesses as well as it's positive points. It can help |
| physical examination yourself. If you are not a very | | | | you plan in advance for the maintenance and service |
| experienced RVer, it's also a good idea to ask | | | | that you will have to do when it becomes yours. And |
| someone who is to accompany you and help you as | | | | it will help you know how much the coach is truly |
| you inspect the rig. An experienced set of eyes can | | | | worth when bringing all of those factors into |
| find things that you would never see and if trouble | | | | consideration. |
| areas are spotted it can be a great bargaining tool to | | | | |