PROFESSIONAL INSPECTION
After reading all this , there will be many prospective buyers who will believe that this is all too much to consider . That ’ s fair enough too . For those people , there are professional RV inspectors who will do all the work for you . They will do a pre-purchase inspection of the RV you are interested in and give you a written report on the condition of the vehicle .
Importantly , these inspectors should have access to moisture testing equipment that can more accurately detect evidence of water ingress .
MORE TIPS FOR FIRST-TIME PURCHASERS
● Don ’ t buy the first RV you see . Give yourself the opportunity to check out a few options . If the one you originally wanted has been sold , don ’ t be disheartened . With the market being so buoyant at the moment , another similar unit will become available in a short time .
● Don ’ t be afraid to bargain with the seller . No one selling anything secondhand will expect to sell at the advertised price . They will almost certainly leave themselves some wriggle room for negotiations . Take advantage of this . Just because it ’ s a seller ’ s market at the moment doesn ’ t mean you have to get ripped off . Negotiate in good faith .
● Ask for a weighbridge certificate . One of the biggest issues with secondhand RVs is that , over time , their owners will likely have made modifications to them . Many of these modifications will add weight to the vehicle . Asking for a weighbridge certificate will tell you the actual Tare weight of the unit . Compare this to the original Tare weight noted on the VIN plate or registration details to see how much actual cargo capacity you will have .
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