| If you are thinking of buying a camper, but | | | | check out eBay. Just remember, that |
| don't think you can afford the retail price, | | | | regardless where you choose to purchase the |
| or don't want to spend that much money, you | | | | camper, you see it first, and the vehicle is |
| can always think about buying used campers. A | | | | checked out by a 3rd party (IE. mechanic or |
| used camper can be just as good of an | | | | camper enthusiast) before you buy it.Things |
| investment as a brand new model, especially | | | | to keep in mind when purchasing used campers: |
| if you are new to the world of trailers, or | | | | When you are searching for a used camper the |
| are only interested in using it on | | | | following are some tips you should keep in |
| occasion.If a used camper is something you | | | | mind:Your preferences - what type of camper |
| are seriously considering buying, the | | | | are you interested in buying, motor home, |
| following is what you should know before you | | | | trailer, fifth wheel, etc? Will you be using |
| settle on just any old RV or trailer.The | | | | it often? Who will you be taking with you? |
| advantages of purchasing used campers - there | | | | How long will you travel? And so on. Learn as |
| are many benefits to purchasing a used | | | | much as you can - you should learn as much as |
| camper, some of which include:Price - The | | | | you can about the type of campers you are |
| prices for used campers will be far cheaper | | | | interested in purchasing, before you make any |
| than new models. First Time Buyer - if this | | | | decisions. Read books, search for information |
| is the first time you are buying a camper, a | | | | online, talk to RV enthusiasts at campgrounds |
| used camper maybe a better idea incase you | | | | or shows, and check out the local RV club. |
| discover that camping and road travel really | | | | You should also understand the different |
| aren't a hobby you enjoy. At least if you | | | | parts of the trailers so you can get an idea |
| purchased a used camper, you didn't throw all | | | | of what to look for. Some of these parts |
| your money away on a brand new vehicle you | | | | include: electrical and plumbing systems, |
| won't use. | | | | weights, heating and cooling systems, |
| | | | inverters, tires, chassis, batteries, |
| Occasional Camper - if you enjoy camping, | | | | leveling systems, suspension, towing, |
| but don't have the time to travel a lot or | | | | wheelbase, etc. Cost - take your budget into |
| are only interested in occasional outdoor | | | | perspective. Only spend what you can afford. |
| adventures, a used camper is another good | | | | This means you need to consider the cost of |
| investment. | | | | purchasing the used camper, as well as the |
| | | | cost of extra accessories, operating the |
| The drawbacks of purchasing a used camper: | | | | vehicle, and living expenses. Protect Your |
| Just as there are advantages, so there are | | | | Investment:Warranty - does the used campers |
| disadvantages. The main drawbacks to | | | | you are interested in buying have a warranty, |
| purchasing used campers include: Malfunctions | | | | or some kind of back-up warranty? Pre-sale |
| - You could end up with problems with the | | | | vehicle check - have a 3rd party examine the |
| vehicle, such as it having faulty parts, or | | | | vehicle before you buy it. Maintenance |
| parts that were never fixed Mileage - | | | | history - Find out from the seller if the |
| depending on how often the camper was used, | | | | camper has any non-working features, and if |
| it may already have plenty of mileage on it. | | | | there were any parts that needed to be |
| This means that the camper has been subject | | | | replaced, etc. Know your pricing - find out |
| to more wear and tear, and may soon require | | | | how much a used RV is worth. You can find |
| new parts, or will need to be scrapped | | | | this out by checking out nadaguides.com, or |
| altogether. It's Used - The camper originally | | | | looking for how much particular RV brands are |
| belonged to someone else, so it is unlikely | | | | worth online. Knowing the approximate price |
| that it will still run or "smell" like new. | | | | range will help you avoid a scam, and can |
| Where you can find used campers: Check both | | | | also help you talk the seller into a cheaper |
| your local paper, as well as major city | | | | price. Mark Sturge is the webmaster at A |
| papers for listings. You can also research | | | | site where visitors can find information on |
| for used campers on the internet by | | | | used campers as well as useful hints and tips |
| conducting a search with keyword phrases such | | | | for rv enthusiasts. |
| as "used campers and your city". You can also | | | | |