Buying an RV isn’t a perfect process, but a few things you can do the compare. I’d you have a model you like at a dealer, the. Check others dealers in your area for same model, features and pricing. You can also check NADA for a ballpark idea of cost. Be careful for all the add ons after sale. Extended warranties are the biggie. Read the fine print. They have some interesting quirks.
@@l.l.y.s3301 Also you can go to RV Trader online, find a new or used RV you're interested in and there is an "estimate payment" tab that will configure your estimated payment. I would recommend getting pre-approved before you go in to make a deal that way you take most of the leverage away from the dealer.
Excellent information! Wish I saw this before we bought our used 2015 Cedar Creek in 2021. We actually bought from a local and family owned dealer. No regrets!!!!
New does not mean trouble free!! Some friends of mine bought a brand new Jaco class C from Campers World and the first week they used it the "SS" sink was rusting, and they got the the recall notice about the propane regulator telling them to not use the camper! It sat on there lot for 4 months waiting to be repaired. The owner got tired of waiting and went to pick it up, and all the parts to fix it where sitting on the floor, after being told there still waiting for parts.
Appreciate this video! Fortunately we found your channel around the same time we bought our first RV in 2019. We did indeed video our tech when we did our walkthrough which took about an hour and was very thorough. We’re looking to upgrade our truck and RV soon and will likely purchase from the same North Georgia dealership. We’ve been happy with their service.
I have a 2017 Coachman Clipper 17FB for sale that's only been used 4 times. The ad reads the inside is like brand new! FB means front bed, there are no bunks! Perfect couples camper! I've had no less the 20 calls asking if it has bunks, why are there no pictures of the inside? All anyone has to do is Google the make and model to see the floor plan. The ad clearly states perfect couples camper, and I get people with 4 kids wanting to look at it. Have no clue what your looking for, then rent some campers on RV share or any site to figure out what's important to you. Far cheaper then buying something that does not work out for you.
Jerry, My advice goes along with talking with other rv owners. This extra tip is the best possible tip for newbies: Try your best to find an experienced rv owner that will allow you to tag along on a camping trip. I own a couples rv and have invited other folks to camp with me to see what rving is REALLY like: prior to purchasing. Many folks don't realize all the required steps, new skills to learn and maintenance upkeep that a new rv owner better be ready to except and implement. Rving is fun, but it is a commitment. Things will break no matter what. I have had a few folks, that after seeing what all goes into a rv, decide rv ownership is not for them. But that's better than buying a new unit only to later decides rv camping is not for you. Thank you for this informative video.
There's so many useless things that new buyers find fascinating. Blue back lit knobs on the stove, inside lighting that can change colors, central vacuum, a shower head on the back side of the trailer that there never going to use, Off road snow tire looking tires, a D ring to hook up your dog to ECT.
Really helpful.Things I wouldn’t have thought of. Thank you!
Thanks for watching.
Very good advice Jerry! I especially agree in recording the final walkthrough with the tech after buying a RV from a dealer. Really important!
Thanks
Buying an RV isn’t a perfect process, but a few things you can do the compare. I’d you have a model you like at a dealer, the. Check others dealers in your area for same model, features and pricing. You can also check NADA for a ballpark idea of cost. Be careful for all the add ons after sale. Extended warranties are the biggie. Read the fine print. They have some interesting quirks.
@@l.l.y.s3301 Also you can go to RV Trader online, find a new or used RV you're interested in and there is an "estimate payment" tab that will configure your estimated payment. I would recommend getting pre-approved before you go in to make a deal that way you take most of the leverage away from the dealer.
Excellent information! Wish I saw this before we bought our used 2015 Cedar Creek in 2021. We actually bought from a local and family owned dealer. No regrets!!!!
Thanks. Sometimes that’s the best.
New does not mean trouble free!!
Some friends of mine bought a brand new Jaco class C from Campers World and the first week they used it the "SS" sink was rusting, and they got the the recall notice about the propane regulator telling them to not use the camper! It sat on there lot for 4 months waiting to be repaired.
The owner got tired of waiting and went to pick it up, and all the parts to fix it where sitting on the floor, after being told there still waiting for parts.
Great advice, once that unit is off the lot and they have your money your forgotten about and your at the back of the line!
Appreciate this video! Fortunately we found your channel around the same time we bought our first RV in 2019. We did indeed video our tech when we did our walkthrough which took about an hour and was very thorough.
We’re looking to upgrade our truck and RV soon and will likely purchase from the same North Georgia dealership. We’ve been happy with their service.
Thanks. Great to hear you had good results the first go round and the dealer earned the next purchase.
I have a 2017 Coachman Clipper 17FB for sale that's only been used 4 times. The ad reads the inside is like brand new! FB means front bed, there are no bunks! Perfect couples camper!
I've had no less the 20 calls asking if it has bunks, why are there no pictures of the inside?
All anyone has to do is Google the make and model to see the floor plan.
The ad clearly states perfect couples camper, and I get people with 4 kids wanting to look at it.
Have no clue what your looking for, then rent some campers on RV share or any site to figure out what's important to you.
Far cheaper then buying something that does not work out for you.
Jerry,
My advice goes along with talking with other rv owners. This extra tip is the best possible tip for newbies:
Try your best to find an experienced rv owner that will allow you to tag along on a camping trip. I own a couples rv and have invited other folks to camp with me to see what rving is REALLY like: prior to purchasing. Many folks don't realize all the required steps, new skills to learn and maintenance upkeep that a new rv owner better be ready to except and implement. Rving is fun, but it is a commitment. Things will break no matter what. I have had a few folks, that after seeing what all goes into a rv, decide rv ownership is not for them. But that's better than buying a new unit only to later decides rv camping is not for you.
Thank you for this informative video.
Thanks. Great tip.
There's so many useless things that new buyers find fascinating.
Blue back lit knobs on the stove, inside lighting that can change colors, central vacuum, a shower head on the back side of the trailer that there never going to use, Off road snow tire looking tires, a D ring to hook up your dog to ECT.
Agree. Many times it’s the basics that overlooked.
My manual showed nothing about how to use the radio, nothing about how to even turn on the water heater tank. Nothing about how to winterize it!
RVs are like boat everyone is a compromise! What I am saying you compromise one thing for another! Not everything is perfect!