Why not to buy used.
I know there are MANY on her who say. NEVER buy new, always buy used RVs. Myself. I always buy new, and here is an example why. This week we were camping beside a man who had just bought a used 201...
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Terryallan wrote:
I know there are MANY on her who say. NEVER buy new, always buy used RVs. Myself. I always buy new, and here is an example why.
This week we were camping beside a man who had just bought a used 2015 TT. Over the course of the trip. He found out the toilet had been frozen, and had to be repaired. Then the water heater would not work, and the fresh tank was missing the plug. the list goes on.
Best thing about his trip is that he lived close by. So he didn't have to stay in a unusable TT. As soon as he fixed one thing. He found another. Didn't get to stay even one night at the CG.
That boys and girls. Is why I always suggest you buy new.
Buying "new" does not "guarantee" that the RV doe not have issues, in fact, I know several people who bought new only to have to continually return their RV for problem after problem..
They kept finding things that didn't work or broke then had to drag the trailer back to the dealer multiple times, losing the use of their trailer for months at a time each time..
Sure, they had a warranty, but warranty does not cover loss of use, does not cover fuel costs for dragging it back and forth and does not cover the loan payments that stack up while the dealer has it..
Buying used is a "AS IS" thing and anyone who buys used should fully understand that there may be a few things that they may need to get repaired..
But, hey, at least when it is used they didn't see an instant depreciation of 20%-30% which you would get if bought new.
The reason it is mentioned for first timers to buy used is for the depreciation, many times folks buy then either figure out that RVn is not for them OR they don't like the one they bought then want to trade and get one that fits them..
Buying new then trading in or selling a depreciating asset is a horrible financial mistake that can be avoided by buying a used unit first..
This way they try, see if they like and if they don't they can sell off for pretty much the same price they paid..
But, you are more than welcome to do it your way..
