Buying the elusive RV…. where to buy it…

Well we have been looking at RV’s over the past four months as time and opportunity permits.  We have stopped in many states while traveling to peruse their lots so we better understand what we like and dislike. We are pretty comfortable with what our likes and dislikes are and what our “deal breakers” are when it comes to buying our future home.

So now we spend more and more time on-line looking for those “unwanted” RV’s out on the internet as we are getting closer and closer to being ready to pulling the trigger and buy an RV. So what are our favorite on-line resources for web shopping… 

Web links to check:

• http://www.rvs.com/
• http://www.reposales.com/
• http://www.craigslist.com specify your location
• http://www.crazedlist.com multi location Craigslist
• http://www.rvclearinghouse.com/index.php?
• http://www.tiffinrvs.com/default.asp
• http://www.rvsearch.com/
• http://www.pedatarvcenter.com/rvinventory.html
• http://www.buyusedrvforsale.com/rv/search/
• http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/index.html
• http://www.rvsearch.com/
• http://www.crankyape.com/default.asp?pg=DisItems&Cat=6
• http://www.classyrv.com
• http://www.motorhomesonsale.com
• http://www.rvhunter.com
• http://www.rvtraderonline.com
• http://www.roadtrekchapter.org/roadtreksforsale.htm
• http://www.vancityrv.com/pre_owned_list.asp
• http://www.vantasticvans.com
• http://vehicles.oodle.com/?q=class+B+rv&sc=vehicle

So when buying online you want to know if the title is free and clear and on hand. Get the VIN number to check for defects and recalls and be sure it's VIN matches the vehicle you are purchasing. Other good advice from fellow RV’ers is to find out where most of it's life has been. A rig that has been lived in obviously has had more intense continued use and therefore wear on all the appliances etc. A weekender should have much less use and the summer road trip rig, somewhere in between.  Also, if it was used extensively in areas up north and along the coast there could be some future rust issues.

Lots to see and look at… we hope to have one by the end of October…