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Should You Buy A New Or Used Motor Home?

If you've been thinking about buying a motor home for either your family to enjoy, or to use in retirement, you may have found there are several decisions you'll need to make. One of the biggest buying decisions though, is whether you should buy a new or used motor home.

This question usually comes up the very first time you plan to buy a motor home. There are pros and cons to buying new or used, so we'll look at some of the most common ones here.

Buying a new motor home is usually the preferred way to go. There's just nothing quite like being the first owner of a beautiful new motor home, plus you have no worries about whether there are problems with the engine, tires, or inside living spaces and amenities. New motor homes also come with strong warranties which can help you out for years to come if any problems arise.

And to be honest, for some people buying new is really the only way to go. They don't even consider buying a used motor home. Other people have their heart set on a brand new motor home and if they end up settling for something less they may do themselves a disservice over the years, because they'll have to live with something that isn't quite what they wanted. So evaluate your own feelings carefully and deeply before deciding whether you'll buy new or used.

The biggest hindrence to buying a new motor home for most people is price. Some luxury models can cost over $100,000 and this may be too far out of the budget for some. There are a range of new motor homes to choose from though, so the costs of yours may not be quite that high. Having the peace of mind of knowing the home should last for a very long time however, and knowing that you have the very latest technology in terms of safety and conveniece can arguably be considered worth the steep price of a new motor home.

Buying a used motor home is sometimes the only way to fit a motor home into the budget though, and if you look around a bit you may find one available for sale at an excellent price.

Some pre-owned motor homes have been barely used too. If you find one which has only been used for brief camping trips a couple of times each year, you may find that used motor home is practically brand new since it hasn't been used enough to be noticed.

When buying a used motor home you'll need to get it inspected fully before making your purchase. You'll want a certified mechanic to look over the engine, transmission and other mechanical parts to ensure everything is safe and operating well. You might also want a professional motor home technician to check all of the home related features too: Water storage, cooking areas, and so on. Get as full of an inspection as you can so you'll know of any potential problems before you buy the used motor home, and you'll get the most enjoyment out of it for the longest period of time.

 

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