What About the Risk of Buying a Used RV?
Everyone knows that a used RV can save you a lot of money when factoring in depreciation. In a few cases, we have heard new RV owners say they wished they “had bought a used RV so they did not have to deal with warranty issues”. Buying used can be a rewarding experience if you can find exactly what you want or are willing to make a few compromises. Everyone also knows that buying a used RV has risks. Think about it, and RV is a home with all the conveniences that can go 70 mph (we are not suggesting for a second that you should go that fast). These rigs can get shaken up pretty badly over time.
Almost everything has been subjected to wear and tear from plumbing and electrical to mechanical, drivetrain and appliances to name a few. On the other hand, many people pamper their RV’s as if it were an only child. But how do you know if the RV you are considering has been pampered or pummeled? The answer is simple: