| body"> | | | | purchase price. However, a used RV does lose nearly |
| Nearly every RV buyer understands that buying a | | | | 20 percent of its purchase price in the first year and |
| used RV can represent savings right off the bat due | | | | another 10 percent the year after that. By the time |
| to the depreciation factor. It doesn't matter what | | | | an RV is 3 years old it has lost almost half of the |
| type of used RV you are discussing-every tent trailer | | | | MSRP value. This can mean much lower monthly |
| to diesel pusher loses value as soon as it leaves the | | | | payments on a used RV. |
| lot with the buyer for the first time. But there are | | | | But, you will also need to consider the cost of |
| some buyers that don't value the savings as much as | | | | maintenance, repairs and storage. A towable RV and |
| they value owning a brand-new RV. Are the | | | | a diesel powered RV will have lower maintenance and |
| advantages of buying a used RV really worth it for | | | | repair costs overall than a gas powered RV. On a |
| you? | | | | used recreational vehicle these costs will be a higher |
| Taking a look at the NADA reference guide or Kelly | | | | percentage of your expenses than on a newer RV. |
| RV Blue Book will give you a good idea of the types | | | | Insurance costs will be lower on a used recreational |
| of savings you can expect when you go to a dealer | | | | vehicle because they are based on the value and |
| or if you buy a used RV from a private seller. You | | | | purchase price. They are also based on the safety |
| often hear about the depreciation that occurs as | | | | record of the drivers. |
| soon as the RV leaves the lot. But, remember that | | | | If you still prefer to choose your own features and |
| this is based on the MSRP price and most buyers pay | | | | you love that "new" smell, maybe you should buy |
| 20 to 25 percent less than the MSRP in their | | | | new, but weigh your options before you buy. |