Buying a New vs. Used RV

The first decision you’re going to want to make when you’re shopping for a new camper is whether you want to buy a new rig, or roll the dice on a pre-owned RV. Buying an RV is almost exactly the same process as buying any other vehicle, and you need to do your online research before you walk onto a lot. You should assume that your seller is operating in good faith, but you also owe it to yourself to trust your instincts. If a deal sounds too good to be true, it often is. Here’s a look at the pros and cons for buying new vs. used. To learn more, come see us at Click It RV - Moses in Moses Lake, Washington. We serve RV lovers in Othello and Ritzville, Washington and the surrounding areas.

Pros and Cons of Buying a New RV 

The immediate benefit of purchasing a new RV is that you get exactly what you want, and your RV will be under the manufacturer’s warranty as you work out the inevitable “kinks” in a new camper. We all know that even the top of the line models for the leading manufacturers develop unforeseen issues as they’re placed into service. You also don’t have to worry about a previous owner’s neglect or unknown damage to the camper.

The drawback is that you pay for the convenience of getting what you want. Even if you buy a new rig on end of season clearance, you’ll be paying a full retail price for the RV and taking a lot of depreciation as soon as you drive it off the lot. You’ll also have to pay higher insurance premiums while you’re still making payments.

Pros and Cons of Buying a Used RV

You can find some amazing deals on pre-owned RVs with a little patience and some luck. You can also buy a higher-end late model RV with a lot of features on a smaller budget. You also won’t be taking the initial depreciation in value, and won’t be as likely to get upside down on the loan. On the other hand, you’ll most likely be buying the RV in “as-is” condition and any problems you don’t discover before you take delivery are yours.

Is Buying a Used RV the Best Value?

The decision to buy new vs. pre-owned is largely a matter of personal preference. Some people have more money to spend and want to own the latest and greatest RVs they can find. But budget-conscious RVers have a lot of quality pre-owned vehicles to choose from, and you can get a lot of “bang for your buck” if you shop around.

If you have any questions, or would like to see our current inventory of new and pre-owned RVs for sale, visit Click It RV - Moses in Moses Lake, Washington. We also serve RVers in Othello and Ritzville, Washington.