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