Looking to buy new or used motor homes is fun and exciting. You get to look at all the new features and gadgets that they have in the newer models. You get to imagine yourself traveling around in different RVs, even if they are out of your budget. Nothing quite compares to shopping for your ideal motor home.
However, when it comes down to buying a motor home, many of us choose to buy used or pre-owned as some dealers like to call it. There are tons advantages for buying both new and used. To decide which is best for you, consider your options.
Advantages of Buying a New Motor Home
The best part of a new RV is it is new. No one has ever slept in the bed. No one has ever taken it out on the road. You get to do all the firsts with your brand new motor home.
Another selling point on buying new is the customization. When you buy brand new, you can order it with all these things you want in it and leave out the stuff you don’t. You really do get a recreational vehicle that is customized precisely for you.
Advantages of Buying a Used Motor Home
The biggest advantage of buying used motor homes is the price. When you look at the price, a used motor home is approximately 30% cheaper than a comparable new motor home.
While 30% is not a big difference for a $7,000 popup, it can be when you consider a Class A motor home. Thirty percent can be a lot when you are purchasing a $60,000 Class A motor home. When you start talking about $60,000 for a new Class A motor home, you can get a used one for $18,000 dollars less!
Another great advantage from buying used is all the accessories. The longer a person keeps a motor home, the more likely they are to accessorize it. TV brackets, cable or satellite hookups, and additional fans are just a few accessories people add to their RV. While these small things do not increase the price dramatically, it is something you do not have to do in the future.
Warranty Information
New motor homes will have a better warranty than used motor homes. However, when you buy a used motor home from a dealer, you will still get a warranty. Ask your dealer for complete warranty details.