Now is the Time to Finally Get a New RV!

Recreational vehicles, or RVs, include a wide range of motorhomes, from luxury motorcoaches to travel trailers to an RV that has the camper portion extending over your truck’s cab area. Hooking up an RV to your truck is so much fun! However, there’s a lot more to owning an RV than driving down the highway and spending the weekend at a campground. Here’s what you need to know before making the big purchase:

1. Don't impulse buy. There are many different types of RVs to choose from, as well as multiple makes and models. This is going to be a big purchase, probably only less expensive than your home. Smart buyers research before buying an RV, so they are not stuck with one that doesn't meet their needs! Avoiding purchasing an RV based on appearance and floor plan alone. You'll want to see it in person, so you can notice cheap plumbing, peeling paint, or cabinets stapled to the walls.
2. You can negotiate on the price. When you go to a car dealership, do you pay the price on the windshield? No way! Everyone knows you negotiate on the price of a vehicle. A RV is actually the same. This is a great way to save money that you'll need for additional costs down the road, like insurance and a trailer hitch receiver for sale to tow it. If you can’t get the deal you want or close to it, don’t buy the RV. Walk away and try a different dealer. You'll be able to find one willing to haggle with you.
3. You’ll need additional insurance. You can't just buy one and drive away with it. Your auto insurance on your truck does not cover the RV you are pulling behind it. RV insurance covers many of the similar risks that auto insurance does, including collision, comprehensive, and liability coverage. You can also opt for additional protection for your personal belongings inside and attached accessories like a satellite dish.

#4 You’ll need the right hitch. Unless you are purchasing the type of RV you sit inside and drive without the need for another vehicle, you’ll be towing your RV from a truck or large SUV. That means you’ll need to connect them with the help of the right type of adjustable receiver hitches. When budgeting for your new RV, don’t forget to factor in the price of a trailer hitch receiver for sale, which really isn't too much. Your RV needs to be towed, and a hitch is the way to do it!

You're going to love your new RV; that much is certain. Of course, your budget is not unlimited. Be sure to factor in the cost of additional insurance, the price of a new air ride receiver hitch, maintenance and repairs, and a few other factors when deciding how expensive of an RV you can afford. You don't want to put yourself over your head with additional expenses you did not plan for. If you are smart about your purchase, you'll be loving your RV for years to come and towing it around with ease!