First-Time RV Owners

Inspect the exact RV, test its systems and put material dealer promises in writing before signing.

Part 3 of 8 in the First-Time Camper Owner Series. A monthly payment can make two RVs look easy to compare while hiding the costs that begin before the first campground stay. A better budget separates the purchase, startup equipment and recurring ownership costs. Start with the written out-the-door figure Record the advertised price, negotiated…

Part 2 of 8 in the First-Time Camper Owner Series. RV weight discussions often begin with one attractive towing number. A safe and workable match requires several limits from the exact vehicle and exact RV, plus a realistic estimate of how both will be loaded. Use the source, not a guess Record the tow vehicle’s…

Part 1 of 8 in the First-Time Camper Owner Series. RV shopping gets easier when the first comparison is not between campers. It is between the camping life imagined in the brochure and the camping life that will actually happen. A polished floor plan can make almost any RV feel convincing for twenty minutes. The…