| Buying a recreational vehicle is a large investment, so | | | | used RV is beneficial in the price because you have |
| first-time buyers should carefully consider some | | | | the depreciation factor. If you are thinking about |
| important factors in order to make a good decision. | | | | purchasing a motor home used, do some further |
| What are your needs? How much recreational vehicle | | | | research on what to look for in a used RV before |
| do you need? What recreational vehicle can you | | | | settling. |
| afford? Use the following hints to help you narrow | | | | 3. Assess your situation: Think of size and cost. How |
| down your choices and chose wisely in your | | | | many people will be traveling on the road with you? |
| recreational vehicle purchase: | | | | How long will you be traveling on a consistent basis? |
| 1. Motorized or Towable: These are the two basic | | | | The prices will range considerably considering size, |
| types of recreational vehicle models. Motorized RVs | | | | make, model, amenities, etc. Think about what you will |
| can be classified by Class A ( a diesel or gas motor | | | | require from living on the road before you purchase. |
| coach); Class B (camper van); and Class C (a smaller, | | | | 4. Basic features: Most motor home come with certain |
| miniature motor home on a truck or van chassis). | | | | features, such as sleeping area, bath, kitchen, so if you |
| Towable RVs are fifth wheels, toy haulers, tent trailers, | | | | are interested in something more luxurious, you will |
| and other misc. that must be towed behind a truck or | | | | have to be prepared to invest extra money. Every |
| SUV. Which of these is best for you? You should take | | | | type of RV will have various makes, models, and |
| time to actually get into a wide variety of sizes and | | | | amenity opportunities for you to choose from. Do you |
| recreational vehicle classes, since each has a very | | | | want a full size refrigerator? Heated seating? |
| unique feel. | | | | Additional sleeping space? Etc. |
| 2. New or Used recreational vehicle: There are both | | | | 5. Where to purchase: There are several ways for |
| advantages and disadvantages to both of these kinds | | | | you to buy a motor home. There are dealerships, |
| of motor homes. In brief, a new RV will come with a | | | | private sellers, and online dealers. Do research and |
| manufacturer's warranty, and you will have the option | | | | cost compare prices, availability of different |
| to customize the motor home to fit your needs. A | | | | manufacturers, as well as financing options. |