| Unfortunately, as the economy stagnates, more and | | | | repair bills once you get it home. There is a better |
| more repossessions are taking place each and every | | | | way. |
| day. This is occurring with homes, cars, motorcycles, | | | | Government Auctions |
| and motorhomes. If you are in the market for an | | | | You have probably heard whispers about |
| RV, now is one of the best times to grab a great | | | | government auctions, but you may not know how to |
| deal. | | | | find one near you. The truth of the matter is there |
| Why Buy a Repossessed Motorhome? | | | | are thousands of these auctions across the country |
| Most repossessions happen within the first few | | | | every year. Local, state, and federal agencies sell |
| months after purchase. This means that when you | | | | many RV's at auction. These may be repossessions, |
| can find one of these units for sale, it may be in | | | | seizures, or even surplus. The condition of these |
| nearly new condition. It also stands to reason that if | | | | vehicles can vary from simply salvage to nearly new. |
| the payment could not be made, there probably was | | | | You can find listings for government auctions on |
| not a lot of miles put on it either. | | | | many websites. Many are categorized according to |
| Skip the Middleman | | | | their location. Most of these websites will charge a |
| When you buy from an RV dealer who specializes in | | | | nominal fee for a lifetime membership, but the |
| repossessed models, you are probably paying too | | | | benefits are worth it. You may find other vehicles or |
| much. There is usually a 30-40% markup in the price. | | | | items that you would like to bid on as well. Check out |
| And the dealer some dealers may be very good at | | | | one of these websites and see when the next |
| hiding problems. While you may think you have found | | | | repossessed motorhome auction is near you! |
| a terrific deal, it could cost you hundreds of dollars in | | | | |