buying an rv

depends on how old it is. Some private owner have a carry over warranty. Same with some dealers. Have to check into it.

What do you mean by RV. Motorhome, Fifth wheel, Travel trailer, or popup?

As for Travel trailers, and fifth Wheels. I like new. I would want new in a motor home as well. but then. I just like new stuff.

however. IF I did buy used. The first thing I would do, is replace the mattresses.

I am talking about a motor home. I am definitely not looking at new, it would have to be used.

It depends on who is selling what I want to buy. And, of course, the best deal.

It doesn't matter - buy where you get the best deal.

If Bob will sell his MH to you for $75K or to a dealer, do you think the dealer will sell it to you for the same $75K?

Both of my current TT and DP have been bought from private individuals over 3,000 miles from home. Happy with both.

Bill

For automobiles we prefer private sellers and would do the same if an RV we wanted were available. We do it because we get a better price and more honesty about the actual condition of the unit.

Bought our Aliner used in Colorado in 2005. Have drug it to Maine and back plus many other trips in between.12 years and no problems with it.

Also, the dealer salesman has no idea of the history of the RV, either what's been done to it, what's broke over time, what's been repaired, or what needs to be repaired. The selling owner knows this stuff. I've found most of them to be very honest. I also found a few owners who are truly dumb or ignorant about their RV - but that's no worse than dealing with a dumb person that's never looked inside of that RV before. While I'm sure they're out there, I've never dealt with a owner / seller trying to hide something.

Bill

I'd say buying private party is the best. You can talk to the owner; hopefully he'll have the maintenance/repair records for you to look at and you can see how he takes care of his home/yard which influences somewhat how he took care of the motorhome.

We bought ours by private party 5 years ago. At least you don't have the "dealer fee's" added. But I guess if you finance you may want a dealer to find a good rate if you haven't done that yourself previously.

I am not fond of dealers for the most part. Especially the ones that think they know what I want when they are way off from the beginning!