anyone out there ever bought an rv from apollo rentals? I had never heard of them until a couple of days ago, el monte and cruise am yes. I've found cruise am has high mileage on theirs and I've read that el monte is a better place to buy, but what about apollo? I am looking now at a 2013 with 44k miles, but appears in very good shape, and it's a regular model not a special made for the rental co. rich

Why not. I'd want a full history of incidents and service, as a business they should keep such records. I'd still want my mechanic to inspect before purchase, even if I had to pay the guy to go to the dealer with me. Just remember President Reagan's words: No one ever washes a rented car. You have to suspect that the vehicle was abused, at least not loved, but if the deal is ok, why not.

This guy bought one from Apollo,and seems very happy with his purchase.Maybe PM him if you want more info.

I rented a class C from Cruise America and I think it was flat pedaled from Vegas to Dumont Dunes Cali. On those long grades it was either be bogged down like dragging a boat anchor of keep it nailed and on the pipe. On the down grades I would keep it flying so I didn't slow down so much on the way up the next one.

I bought a rental from a local dealer 8 months old and 32k on it. The dealer probably did nothing other than oil changes. It was clean however. I bought it, took it home and changed the transmisson fluid and filter ( black as the ace of spades) and had that unit for something like 18 years with nothing to repair other than a very expensive muffler. I feel like I got an excellent deal.

Howdy!I personally would never buy a rental (car, truck, RV etc...). That said I have seen they way they are maintained and driven "Drive it like you stole it"!"Happy Trails"Chiefneon

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DSDP_Don
Explorer
Feb 19, 2015
In the past, you could buy any rental El Monte had in their fleet, from three years old to three days old. Obviously, you get a better deal on older high mileage units, but they do keep them clean and maintained.

Keep in mind that most of them DO NOT come with awnings and may be something they can throw on at a better price since they deal in bulk with RV's and parts.
Bumpyroad
Explorer
Feb 19, 2015
go to a NASCAR race. note the rentals parked that have assorted lawn chairs on the roof watching the race, etc.
bumpy
chiefneon
Explorer
Feb 19, 2015
Howdy!

I personally would never buy a rental (car, truck, RV etc...). That said I have seen they way they are maintained and driven "Drive it like you stole it"!

"Happy Trails"
Chiefneon
aruba5er
Explorer
Feb 19, 2015
I bought a rental from a local dealer 8 months old and 32k on it. The dealer probably did nothing other than oil changes. It was clean however. I bought it, took it home and changed the transmisson fluid and filter ( black as the ace of spades) and had that unit for something like 18 years with nothing to repair other than a very expensive muffler. I feel like I got an excellent deal.
azrving
Explorer
Feb 19, 2015
I rented a class C from Cruise America and I think it was flat pedaled from Vegas to Dumont Dunes Cali. On those long grades it was either be bogged down like dragging a boat anchor of keep it nailed and on the pipe. On the down grades I would keep it flying so I didn't slow down so much on the way up the next one.
IAMICHABOD
Explorer II
Feb 19, 2015
This guy bought one from Apollo,and seems very happy with his purchase.

Maybe PM him if you want more info.
kalynzoo
Explorer
Feb 19, 2015
Why not. I'd want a full history of incidents and service, as a business they should keep such records. I'd still want my mechanic to inspect before purchase, even if I had to pay the guy to go to the dealer with me. Just remember President Reagan's words: No one ever washes a rented car.
You have to suspect that the vehicle was abused, at least not loved, but if the deal is ok, why not.

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