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Tips on buying used recreational vehicles

admin — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:30:14 +0000

For the discerning outdoorsman unwilling to give up the comforts of city life, a recreational vehicle is the closest thing to having your own home with you in the wilderness.

Though the cost and maintenance of a recreational vehicle may be higher than a stationary home, the ability for the RV to move from place to place has made it an ideal travel partner for people with the itch to travel.

Most travelers on a budget would choose a secondhand RV for its lowered price. Though the dangers biting off more than can be chewed is a very real concern, buyers who know what to look for can certainly minimize this.

Here are some tips to even the odds of getting an outstanding used recreational vehicle:

1. Check out the forums and lists online. Nothing gets past the enthusiasts and not one of them is reluctant to give out good advice. Consumers do not hesitate to say whats wrong with the product theyre using so make use of all this free knowledge floating around. Ask for advice and maybe they can refer you to a good seller of RVs.

2. Ask for papers. The easiest thing to do before you even see the vehicle. Ask for the registration to see if its really the sellers RV. Also ask for the vehicle maintenance log. Even if the seller doesnt have one, ask where he has his RV checked out. You can call the mechanic later on to ask about its condition.

3. Check under the hood. You cant have a good RV if the engine is conked out or ready to give up the ghost. This is the very first thing to check to see if the RVs a lemon. It will make it easy for you to walk away if what is offered needs a major overhaul. Start up the RV and have a professional mechanic look at the engine and transmission. A little extra money paying for his services will save you a lot of headaches on the road later on.

4. Check the rest. Check for leaks and holes. Make sure that the refrigerator works fine. If you totally have no clue, its actually good advice again to shell out a little more cash and have a professional or expert check out the rest for you. It will save you the time and effort without ending up with a lemon.

What you just read are hard and fast suggestions. The rules arent set in stone. If you come up with a better idea, use it or ask the forums for feedback.

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Tips on acquiring insurance for your recreational vehicle

admin — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:30:11 +0000

Great outdoorsmen like their recreational vehicles. But what happens when you buy this beautiful piece of moving steel, wood and plastic and something happens to it? Hope you have it insured.

Insurance for portable items is like a good warranty on a laptop. You dont need it till something happens.

Its these times that you thank God that you bought the best warranty money can buy. You wont find yourself tearing your hair out over a loophole in the fine print.

Here are some tips on how to get good insurance for your RV at a reasonable cost.

1. Know what you want. If you plan on getting insurance for your recreational vehicle. It would be sound advice to know where you plan to take it. With that you can be more specific on what kind of policy youll be getting.

2. Write down your needs. You have to make a list of things you need to protect your RV from. What kind of areas are you most likely going to visit? Check on what kind of climate is prevalent in that region. If you are emphatic about going almost everywhere, maybe comprehensive is the best for you.

3. Talk to a professional. It would be wise to take an expert out for lunch and casually talk about insuring motorhomes in general. Experts are always ready to talk if they like you. Go online and surf the forums and lists for what insurance company most RV users get. The Web is a wealth of information. Youll even know which insurance companies give the best service.

4. Shop around. Get a list of 10 insurance agencies and ask for proposals. Once you get their proposals, read each proposals summaries and reject about half of the ones that don’t meet your criteria. With the others, call each agent up and nicely ask for a discount.

5. NEGOTIATE. This cannot be emphasized enough. Do not accept the offered price. Ask them if this is the best they can offer? You wouldnt believe how many agents would reconsider their offer and lower the price to get your business. Even better if you can gather as a group for a stronger bargaining position.

Negotiate, negotiate, negotiate. The best insurance policies are given to the one who dares the most and exudes confidence.