Buying an RV from Dealer vs Private Owner
Getting closer to purchasing our first RV. We are looking for a good used unit and have found a few contenders. Not sure how this all works but when I recently spoke to a dealer he told us absolutel...
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I have also bough from both dealers and private parties. Conventional wisdon will tell you that its always a safer bet going through a dealer. The thought is dealers have to stand behind thier product in order to keep thier reputation and stay in buisness. I can tell you from my personal experience that this is not the case with many dealers. They sometimes make promises to close a sale only to find after purchase support is non-existant. Also, be aware that just because its sitting on a dealer lot does not mean there is an extra quality satandard above what a private owner offers. Either way take your time, inspect everything and ask questions. If a dealer cant answer questions on provious issues with the coach, leave! If you buy from a dealer make them put any promises in writing, remember you will be paying a percentage more because its coming from a dealer, make them earn the extra money. Sometimes a private person is a better option, the previous owner will most oftern know how everything works, and the quirks of the coach; this is something the dealers wont know. The risk with a private party sale is the warranty ends when you hand over the money, trying to take someone to court for misrepresentation is a long uphill battle...like others say, check it out take your time do your research and have fun doing it! good luck!
