| As with cars, buying a used RV or travel trailer can | | | | important especially in a motor home. Make sure that |
| be a great way to get the best bargain. Like cars, | | | | the batteries are in good shape, can hold a full charge |
| new RVs tend to devalue, although less dramatically, | | | | and, in the case of the motor home can start up the |
| the second they are driven off the lot. Knowing this | | | | vehicle after long periods of being unused or cold. |
| has led many a bargain hunter on the search for the | | | | - Brakes and Wheels: Thoroughly test the brakes on |
| perfect used travel trailer or RV. | | | | motor homes. Closely inspect the wheels and tires to |
| But there's a lot to be wary of with any used vehicle. | | | | make sure that they are in good shape, well-aligned |
| This especially goes for travel trailers, fifth wheels | | | | and highway safe. |
| and RVs. Besides needing to be road worthy | | | | - Toilet: Make sure that the toilet is in working order |
| recreational vehicles also need to be equipped to | | | | and can hold water. You don't want to get on the |
| provide a comfortable residence. These double duty | | | | road and find your toilet is malfunctioning or letting in |
| vehicles should be double checked by buyers, | | | | smell from the black water tank. |
| especially those in the second-hand market. | | | | - Paperwork: What's the history of this used RV? It's |
| Here are some tips for picking out the right vehicle: | | | | important to know. Make sure that you obtain and |
| - Overall check: The initial walk-through is extremely | | | | fully check all records of repairs, maintenance, |
| important. Try to get a general feel of the living | | | | inspection, etc. Also double check that the VIN from |
| space on the inside and the vehicle on the outside. | | | | the paperwork matches that of the vehicle. |
| While taking in the general view also make an effort | | | | - Flooring: The flooring is sometimes damaged around |
| to notice the details. Follow-up on anything that | | | | sinks and toilets in RVs and travel trailers. Make sure |
| seems amiss. | | | | to thoroughly check these areas for soft spots or |
| - Insurance: Before closing the deal make sure that | | | | rotting wood. |
| you can get proper insurance for the vehicle. An | | | | There are just a few things that one should look for |
| independent insurance agent can steer you in the | | | | in a used RV or travel trailer. Most importantly take |
| right direction on this decision; don't leave it up to the | | | | your time. If you feel like the owner or salesperson is |
| word of the seller. | | | | trying to push you into making a deal don't. The seller |
| - Batteries: Find out where all the batteries are. Motor | | | | is aware of the importance of this purchase and if he |
| homes generally have two; travel trailers one but | | | | can't give you the time and space to make it just |
| that's not always the case. The vehicle's batteries are | | | | move on. |