21 Important Aspects to Consider Before Buying an RV

Ask for extra features

Try to take your negotiation one step further and ask for extra features. Don’t worry, these are also part f the negotiation process and sellers are more than used to such kinds of discussions. It’s up to you to get what you want.

“In terms of getting the best deal, negotiate as far down as you can with the dealer,” Sinclair says, “then ask them to throw in important items like a weight-distributing hitch, slide toppers, or solar panels. These are costly but useful add-ons, and you will be glad you put them on.”

Consider floor plan over instead of brand

If a good floor plan is important in your home, it becomes even more important in the limited space of an RV. Therefore, set aside your ideas of purchasing a certain RV brand and keep an open mind for other brands as well. According to Sinclair, the floor plan should be your main focus, not the RV’s manufacturer. “The main thing is to pick a floor plan you like and that meets your needs. Then look at brands — which have the bells and whistles you want?”

Go for the brand instead of the seller

Just as a good floor plan is more important than the manufacturer, according to Beasley, the brand should trump where and who you are buying the vehicle from. “More important than who you buy from is what brand you purchase,” she says. “There are many RVs out there that are made with such cheap construction, they are bound to have issues pretty much from the start.”

If you want a motorhome, Beasley suggests Tiffin, Newmar, and Coach House; when it comes to trailers, opt for Outdoors RV, Northwood Manufacturing, and Grand Design.