| Whether buying a fifth wheel, motorhome, travel | | | | can save a bundle by buying an unusual or outdated |
| trailer or other RV at auction, there are some more | | | | floor plan, but the truth is that you will have a harder |
| things you can take into consideration. | | | | time selling in later when you are ready to upgrade |
| 1) What do the value guides say this RV is worth | | | | to a larger model. The most common mistake people |
| under normal circumstances? NADA and Kelly blue | | | | make when buying an RV is to buy one that is to |
| book) This will be the upper limit of what you could | | | | small. Within 2-3 years they are selling their RV in |
| be expected to pay for the RV at auction. | | | | order to buy a bigger one. |
| 2) Does the RV come with any kind of | | | | 5) Are their any repairs that I will have to make to |
| manufacture's warranty? If you find a newer model | | | | the motor home, fifth wheel, or travel trailer after I |
| at auction, chances are that it does. As RV | | | | buy it? Always thoroughly inspect the motorhome or |
| companies become more competitive, they offer | | | | have it inspect by and RV professional. Deduct the |
| their RVs with better and longer warranties. | | | | cost of repairs plus a 10 to 15% contingency from |
| 3) Avoid off brands as they may be harder to | | | | the maximum price you would otherwise by willing to |
| service and repair. An RV that has a national network | | | | pay for the trailer or RV at auction. |
| of authorized dealers may be easier to service or | | | | 6) Don't overbid. Know the most you can bid before |
| repair. Also avoid 'orphaned', where the parent | | | | the auction starts. Be prepared to walk away from |
| company is no longer in business. | | | | the RV is the bid price exceeds the value you think it |
| 4) Make sure you buy an RV at Auction that has an | | | | is worth. Don't become emotionally attached. |
| acceptable floor plan. You may thing that that your | | | | |