Monday, February 23rd, 2009
Buying an RV is a big commitment. Although it is similar in many ways to buying a car it is also different in some key areas. Here are three simple questions to ask your RV dealership or sales person. The basic facts sought by the question are obviously important but the answers will also reveal the apparent integrity of the person with whom you are dealing. You should either be able to establish whether or not you want to do business with a dealership based on the responses to these questions.
First establish whether or not the dealer offers financing. There are multiple options available within the industry. Some dealers work with a bank; others with a lender designed specifically for the RV, motorhome and travel trailer industry. Remember, the answer to this question is less important than the response. Almost every dealer offers some sort of financing. But in the response do you feel like you are being offered too limited of a number of options? Does it seem like the sales person is trying to avoid the topic or, worse, back you into a corner?
Next get the clear story of a particular vehicle’s history. Of course if it is new it will not have one but used RVs can have some pretty interesting pasts. Establish how the dealership came to have this particular vehicle. Find out what repairs or improvements were made to it once the dealership too possession of it and try to get the vehicle’s entire history of repairs. Persist for the full answer to this question. Do not let the sales person get away with a half answer or a promise to get the information to you later. Insist on finding out before proceeding.
Finally, find out what sort of warranty is available and who exactly will be handling it. Again, the answer here will almost universally be yes but what is important is the details. Many lots only offer a few months on their warranties and an extended warranty will be extra. Before paying that extra, though, find out if there is a remaining manufacturer’s warranty and, if so, what it covers. Also, call around to other dealerships to see what kind of warranty they offer to make sure that you are being offered a competitive price.
Remember these questions and the task of buying a new or used RV will be a rewarding one. The questions are simple and the answers largely unrevealing but it is in the nature of the response where you can learn the most about the vehicle and company with whom you are entering a long-term commitment.
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Tuesday, February 17th, 2009
Recreational vehicles are multipurpose vehicles that are used for various purposes ranging from travelling and camping to full time living (for which they are parked in special trailer parks). Recreational vehicles are also widely known as mobile homes or motor homes. It is important to weigh both costs and benefits of owning and even renting a recreational vehicle because a rash or careless decision can cost you a substantial amount of money. Discounts recreational vehicles are available both for purchase and renting. Recreational vehicles, whether rented or owned offer various benefits some of which are; you don’t have to sit between two obese people in a plane, train or bus, you don’t have to unpack on reaching your destination, ignoring the initial costs recreational vehicles help you save both cost of travelling and lodging and you have ample space and privacy of a room along with a private bathroom.
Types of Recreational Vehicles
There are various types of recreational vehicles to choose from if you are thinking to rent or buy one. Some of the most common types are discussed below:
Pop up - Pop up is a type of recreational vehicle that can accommodate two to eight people and is basically a tent on wheels. Having a stove top and sink and storage compartments it is much more convenient than conventional tent camping. Most experts recommend a pop up if you are about to purchase your first recreational vehicle. Pop ups are affordable for most people with prices of new pop ups ranging from $4,000 to $8,000 and second hand pop ups ranging between $2,000 to $5,000, depending on condition and age.
Truck Camper - Truck camper is one of the most popular types of recreational vehicles that can be detached from a truck which can be your mode of transport on days on which you don’t plan on camping. Different models of truck campers are available varying in design, functionality and quality depend largely on your budget and needs. New truck campers cost somewhere between $8,000 to $22,000 (excluding the truck). Price of second hand truck campers range between $1,000 to $8,000 depending on age, quality and depreciation.
Class B - Class B is a type of recreational vehicles that includes fancy vans having full-sized motor homes that are more comfortable and luxurious the two types mentioned above. Most class B recreational vehicles include amenities such as shower (in some models), toilet, kitchen, TV, fridge, couches and beds. Prices of class B recreational vehicles range from $33,000 to $55,000 for new ones and $5,000 to $15,000 for used ones depending on age, mileage and depreciation.
Class C - Also known as the mini-motor homes class C recreational vehicles are smaller than full size motor homes yet offer most or all the advantages of motor homes. Accommodating between three to six people, class C recreational vehicles cost anywhere between $46,000 to $65,000 for new ones and $5,000 to $20,000 for used ones depending on depreciation, age, mileage, amenities and brand.
Class A - Class A recreational vehicles is a type of recreational vehicles that is ideal for serious RVers. Class A recreational vehicles are spacious, comfortable and luxurious and cost an arm and a leg. They are most popular with retired couples and cost between $50,000 to $500,000 and $8,000 to $200,000 for new and used class A recreational vehicles depending on make, size, amenities, age and depreciation.
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