RV Dealers- 12 Ways To Protect Yourself When You Buy An RV

RV Dealers

12 Ways To Protect Yourself When You Buy An RV

You've found an RV you like. How do you make sure the deal is right for you, too?

Buying an RV should be exciting. Whether you're shopping for your first RV or moving to your next one, it helps to know what deserves a closer look before you commit.

I created this free guide to help you feel better prepared at the dealership, ask useful questions, and avoid surprises with the price, the paperwork, or the RV itself.

What's inside?

• 12 practical ways to protect yourself throughout the dealer buying process, from your first visit to taking delivery.
• A closer look at the numbers so you can recognize what a tempting price, monthly payment, or trade-in allowance may leave out.
• Important paperwork details to watch for, including deposits, warranties, add-ons, and purchase terms.
• Inspection and repair guidance to help you understand what needs checking before you accept delivery, even when the RV is new.
• Practical “What to say” examples to help you put the advice into your own dealership conversations.
• A dealership checklist to keep the important details together before you sign or take the RV home.

Useful for new and used RV buyers

This guide applies to Class A, Class B, and Class C motorhomes, fifth wheels, and travel trailers purchased from a dealer.

It helps you look beyond the RV's appearance and consider the price, the terms, and the condition of the RV together.

Buy with more confidence

You don't have to be difficult or argumentative to protect yourself. A little preparation can help you ask better questions and make a decision you're comfortable with.

Written by Duane The RV Inspector, a certified RV inspector and host of the RV Inspection And Care YouTube channel, this 13-page PDF is easy to read on your device or print and use while shopping.

Download your free copy before your next dealership visit.



This guide focuses on buying from a dealer in the United States. It does not replace an independent RV inspection or legal advice.