Tips For Buying a Used RV

Used RVs are amazing vehicles, and offer a ton of unique benefits that many buyers are eager to take advantage of. However, while these RVs certainly have their perks, shopping for a used model can sometimes be a tricky process and may require quite a bit of time and research on your end. Thankfully, to help speed up the buying process and help you find the RV of your dreams, we’ve written up the helpful buyer’s guide below.

Read Reviews

Used RVs have typically been on the market for some time. As a result, there’s often a ton of information online on a specific make and model’s pros, cons, and unique quirks for you to discover. To ensure you’re making an informed purchase and choosing the best used RV for your lifestyle, be sure to read through a model’s online reviews before you decide to drive it off the lot. 

Get a Professional Inspection 

While you’re welcome to inspect your used RV yourself, we strongly recommend having a professional do the job for you if possible. Not only will this guarantee you’re purchasing a quality used RV, but it can also give you some serious bargaining power while negotiating prices with your dealer. 

Research Manufacturers

Buying a used RV presents you with the unique opportunity to have a top-quality model at a fourth of its usual price. Used models from higher-quality manufacturers also tend to have longer service lives and—depending on the model’s age—may even come with a number of warranties. To ensure you’re getting a used RV that will last, we strongly recommend researching quality manufacturers before you start browsing the dealership lot. 

To shop top-quality used RVs in all shapes and sizes, be sure to visit us here at Porter's RV in Coos Bay, OR! On top of our massive collection of new and used RVs for sale, we also offer convenient financing and trade-in services and are always happy to serve those nearby in Roseburg and Brookings, OR.