Haggling on used RV from dealer

The first thing to do is some research on the particular make and model you are considering. Start with NADA guide for rvs which will give you some ballpark pricing: NADA. The next step is to search RV Trader for the particular model you are looking at, and this will give you nationwide pricing and maybe even local: RV Trader. Once you have an idea of what is a good price for the unit you are considering, then offer the dealer a low ball price, at least 25% below asking, but be prepared to walk out if he says no. This is a slow time of the year for rv sales, and there is a good chance they will call you back within a few days. As said above make sure you test all the appliances/systems/water lines/tanks etc. Finally, the dealer is not your friend, so do not worry about insulting him. Get the best deal for you and your family.

Look inside all cabinets, check around all windows, look on the floors around the edges.
You might want to look up on nada RV price guide, check places like rvtrader and ebay for prices on comparable trailers.

SidecarFlip wrote:
Before I even considered buying any used unit, first thing I'd do (before any negotiations) is look for water intrusion inside. Having said that, you need to know where to look and what to look for.

That single item will determine if the asking price is good or if the seller is housing you.

Excellent advice there ^^^^^^^^^^^

Brand? Model?

SidecarFlip wrote:
Before I even considered buying any used unit, first thing I'd do (before any negotiations) is look for water intrusion inside. Having said that, you need to know where to look and what to look for.

That single item will determine if the asking price is good or if the seller is housing you.

We didn't see water stains or anything obvious. Are there other things to look for? My wife is very sensitive to mold and she can generally tell when there's mold/mildew (her breathing constricts, etc). We're actually pulling the trigger now because we've lost everything in our house and are going to remediate and sell our house due to toxic mold. We figured we'll go full-time RV for a year and then settle back down (I can work my job remotely). The good news is that her health and our daughters are improving but we're stuck in an apartment at the moment.

Before I even considered buying any used unit, first thing I'd do (before any negotiations) is look for water intrusion inside. Having said that, you need to know where to look and what to look for.

That single item will determine if the asking price is good or if the seller is housing you.