Tips For Buying a Used Recreational Vehicle

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By Bill Joyce | Submitted On January 14, 2010


When you're thinking of buying a used recreational vehicle, you want to know that you're going to get a great RV that you can use for years to come. The problem when you're buying a used RV is that you may not be familiar with the whole process and if you're not careful, you're going to wind up with nothing but a piece of junk that won't get you anywhere. By using a few tips, you will likely find that you not only get a great used RV, but you'll be able to enjoy it for trip after trip.

Check All Maintenance Records

Just like when you buy a car, buying a used recreational vehicle means that you need to make sure to check all the maintenance records. If there are none, don't waste your time. Remember that any RV is also a vehicle, so that means there is an engine. When the records aren't kept, that might mean that the engine won't be in as good a shape as you would like. Don't be afraid about asking for the records, either. Anyone who is looking to sell their RV should be willing to provide them.

Also, make sure that the owners and user's manuals are in tact and available for you. A well maintained used recreational vehicle always has these guide books, so keep your eye out for them.

Look Past the Fresh Clean

You should be ready to look past all the fresh clean and dig deeper when you're considering buying a used recreational vehicle. Just like cars that haven't been well cared for and are suddenly clean when it's time to sell, a used RV will show signs of a fresh clean but not being maintained for the long term. Look at the crevices and smell past the cleaning supplies to the real odor of the RV. Also, look at the driver and passenger seats. You will often be able to tell how well maintained the vehicle was based off the seats.

Get Good Advice

Okay, so when you are thinking of buying a used recreational vehicle, you might wind up having blinkers on when it comes to an RV that you're really interested in. It is wise to take someone with you before you make the final purchase and, if you can, choose someone who knows about recreational vehicles. You might also want to consider getting a guide book to teach you what to look for in a used RV so that you won't be taken for a ride.

Buying a used recreational vehicle isn't as tough as you think, but you need to know what to look for and how to make sure that you're getting a good vehicle for your money. By taking a few tips from people who know and making sure that you do all your research, you'll find that to buy a used RV is not only easier than you thought, but it's more fun, too.

Camping and outdoor living has been a way of life for Bill Joyce and he provides information on RV camping and living. For more information on buying a used recreational vehicle, visit 'The Happy Camping Site' http://happycampingsite.com/

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