| If you love the freedom to travel where you want, | | | | at the quality of some vehicles and the low prices |
| when you want, and the ability to explore the | | | | that are available. |
| country in the comfort of your own home, you can't | | | | Today, banks are repossessing many RV's and |
| beat an RV. But buying a new motor home or trailer | | | | government agencies like FEMA have surplus units. |
| costs much more than many travelers can afford. | | | | Due to the size of most of these vehicles, they are |
| And if you are looking for an RV for sale by owner, | | | | very expensive for a financial institution to hold onto. |
| you might want to think again. There are downsides | | | | FEMA, for example, has 120,000 campers currently |
| to buying an RV from a private owner. And there | | | | stored in a field in Hope, Kansas. So many are sold to |
| are better options for saving money. | | | | convert them into cash to reinvest and defray costs. |
| Here are some points to consider when buying | | | | The seller's need means that buyers can take |
| privately. | | | | advantage of lower demand and lower prices. Most |
| Why is the RV for Sale? | | | | buyers aren't aware of auctions (would you know |
| Sometimes the reasons are financial but often, the | | | | where to find one?) leaving less competition to bid on |
| seller is getting rid of the vehicle because of | | | | your favorite vehicle. So it's a good time to explore |
| mechanical issues. In any case, the buyer wants to | | | | auctions and bid on exciting vehicles at much lower |
| find the lowest price while the seller hopes to make | | | | prices. |
| the most profit. So chances are, somebody will go | | | | Here's what you need to do |
| home disappointed. | | | | Join a website that will help you find these auctions. |
| Can You Trust Your Seller? | | | | It's inexpensive and you can often find dozens or |
| Although many private owners are honest about | | | | even hundreds of auctions in your region. You can |
| their vehicle's condition, some are not. Nobody wants | | | | often save thousands, especially if you're flexible on |
| to get home and find any unpleasant surprises. | | | | the model. Opening bids often start as low as $100. |
| Auctions can provide a selection comparable to RVs | | | | So there's ample reason to skip those RVs for sale |
| for sale by owner but at a fraction of the cost. | | | | by owner and buy your dream RV at auction at a |
| When you research places to buy an RV, make sure | | | | much lower price. |
| to include auctions on your list. You will be surprised | | | | |