Help! buying used RV in Vancouver BC Canada

GasCap9000 wrote:

garyhaupt wrote:

GasCap9000 wrote:

garyhaupt wrote:

Gary Haupt

thanks for recommending a inspection shop, I looked into a few shops and didn't know which one is reputable.

When do I I bring up independent inspection with the dealer? and if the inspection found parts needing to be replaced. i should negotiate with the dealer for them to fix anything to working condition?

I want to ask you to be sure you can afford this thing..not 'this' one, but any one. The buying is only the first step to a huge financial commitment. I am not asking for your financials...just asking that you understand what you are getting into. Filling the tank is well over $140.00 and you would need two or three fills to get to the Okanagan, say. And then you have to get back. If or when a fridge, furnace, hot water tank need replacing, you are looking at an easy grand..and more. I am not trying to scare you off purchasing. If you can afford to use it, it is truly one of the best ways to go. But...there are lots out there that get bought and then never move.

And...we haven't even touched on power yet...with a motorhome you have to have power. There are only 3 ways to do this..generator, solar or plug-in. The unit you are looking at was for the plug-in market. It won't have a generator..either built in or portable. You will need to think on this. If you too are going to plug-in, that means private RV campgounds. Not out in the boonies camp grounds (prov park ones). Yes, you will have A battery...you will need at least two for most weekends and even that is pushing it. If you go see Kevin at Travco...ask him about power. Don't tell him I said to..I am slow and stupid and he had to talk to me several time before I 'got it'.


Gary Haupt

affordability is not an issue, I am fine with money spent on gas. Definitely not on replacing big ticket items... That's why I would definitely want to get it inspected and try to get them to replace all small/big items if possible... I do understand that there will be yearly maintenance costs this I am also fine with.

I do wish to go to places that are more remote. Would installing Solar panels solve the power/battery issue? I heard installing solar is cheaper than installing generator.

Yes much, now keep in mid that I have to pay to get things installed. You may be one of those handy guys. I bought a Renogy 100 watt suitcase solar panel that I am very happy with, a plug and play to keep the house battery up. I like the solar so much that I want to get another panel put on my roof. Canadream will do it for $800.00 - 20%. I think that is a good price as I was at the RV show and their show prices were about $650 installed for a 120 watt. I was quoted $3200 for an installed generator. You can purchase a stand alone generator for less and that might be an option. I like the idea of solar better.

Lynn