Your Best Choice May be a Used RV

If you are thinking of buying your first RV, you may want to consider looking at a used one.  According to an online article from AARP where they cite the RVers Online claim that, “After factoring in depreciation, financing, maintenance and other costs, an RV that's three years old can cost about half the price of a new one.”   

 

The good news is that there is a lot of used, quality RVs on the market and many of those reasons can be to your benefit.  Some of the inventory comes from people who have traded up from their original RV purchase once they get into the groove of the RV lifestyle.  Other used RVs are a result of people buying one that did not really suit their needs (something to try and avoid) and ended up trading it in for a different size or style.  For you, it presents an opportunity to get a nice RV at a great price.

Although just like purchasing a used vehicle or boat, there are some useful tips to help make the best choice.  To get started, find a reputable dealership in your area that sells both new and used RVs.  You can browse through some of their selection on their website, but you will want to go in and take a look at the available RVs to get a better idea of what you want.  A good dealer should be familiar with their inventory and will be able to walk you through the process of finding the right one to fit your needs.

Before you go out to the showroom, take some time to prepare a list of questions for finding out more information about any RV you may come across that is of interest.  Questions should include the age of the RV, how many owners it has had, the general condition, and why it was sold in the first place.   Also if you are planning to buy a travel trailer or fifth wheel, you need to talk to your sales rep about towing weights.  

The Car Show, Inc. has been a trusted name for used vehicles for over 25 years and was chosen to be the "Quality Dealer of the Year" by the Colorado Independent Auto Dealers Association (CIADA).  Come in and browse our showroom or check out our online site for the most extensive selection of outstanding used cars, trucks, motorcycles, and new and used RVs.