| Shopping for a used pop up camper? If you | | | | to walk through the various styles available. Be |
| answered yes then you need to consider a few | | | | prepared to compromise on the floor plan, since you |
| things before making a purchase. Being prepared | | | | are buying used. Just be sure that whatever you |
| before going out camper shopping can save you | | | | purchase makes you happy. |
| money and potential headaches down the road. | | | | The condition of the used camper you are looking at |
| Some things you should research are: what will you | | | | should be high on the list of priorities. The number |
| tow with, how much are you going to spend, what | | | | one problem with pop up campers is water and |
| camper layout suits you and what to look for in a | | | | moisture. Left untreated water can quickly ruin the |
| used pop up. | | | | structure of the camper. If you see any signs of |
| First and foremost, make sure you have the | | | | water intrusion, make a very thorough inspection of |
| appropriate tow vehicle to safely pull a camper. | | | | the surrounding areas to look for damage. This type |
| Check the manufacturers towing recommendations in | | | | of damage is very costly, if not impossible, to repair. |
| you owners manual. Sometimes this information is not | | | | The canvas and mechanical systems are next on the |
| clear in the manual so a call to the dealer may be in | | | | list. Inspect the canvas and screens for rips, holes |
| order. | | | | and mold. Check that the lift system works properly |
| A visit to an RV dealer may be your best choice, as | | | | and that the roof seals tightly when lowered. Run all |
| the first question they ask you is "What will you be | | | | the systems in the pop up, such as heating, cooling, |
| towing with?". A dealer always considers safety first | | | | water and electrical. On the outside check that the |
| before selling someone a travel trailer, so they have | | | | lights function properly and that the tires are in good |
| the resources to give you the correct information. | | | | condition. |
| It is a very good idea to set a budget for you | | | | If any major problems are discovered, consider |
| purchase prior to looking for a camper. Since you are | | | | walking away from the deal. If not then you need to |
| buying used it is also a good idea to allot ten to | | | | make an offer based on your inspection. Take into |
| twenty percent of your budget for small repairs and | | | | consideration any defects or damage that you noted. |
| redecorating. You may not think it is such a great | | | | Remember your budget and that any repairs will be |
| idea now, but you will thank yourself in the long run. | | | | taken from the balance. Give the seller your offer, if |
| You will want a floor plan that works for you, so it is | | | | he/she refuses to budge on the price you may want |
| a good idea to take a look at what is available. A visit | | | | to consider walking away. Remember you are trying |
| to a RV show or dealer will give you the opportunity | | | | to get a good deal and stay within budget. |