{"id":4234,"date":"2020-06-23T07:44:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-23T07:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/?p=4234"},"modified":"2023-10-06T22:37:02","modified_gmt":"2023-10-06T22:37:02","slug":"buying-used-camper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freeway.com\/knowledge-center\/rv-insurance\/rv-travel\/buying-used-camper\/","title":{"rendered":"Buying a Used Camper? 5 Things You Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
You want to hit the open road, so you’ve been thinking of buying a used camper. You may not know your way around the purchase if you’re new to the RV world. Check out five things you need to know before buying a used camper. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When buying a used camper, you want to avoid a lemon<\/a>. That means you need to thoroughly inspect the camper, making sure there aren’t any significant problems. Start at the roof and check for bubbles, cracks, and other issues. Then, make sure the awnings work and look for leaks in the corners of the camper. You should also check for RV mold on the floor and roof<\/a>, and conduct a sniff test around water sources to see if there are any odors. If you notice any significant problems, check out other used campers instead of buying the one with issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reputable sellers will be happy to hand over the service records for the RV. You can look over them to see what’s been fixed and neglected. You can also see if the camper has any ongoing problems. For instance, has the AC been repaired annually for the last several years? That’s a huge red flag. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, be sure the VIN on the service records matches the VIN on the RV. Sadly, some sellers create fake service records to trick buyers. This is rare, but it does happen, so you should make sure the VIN matches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n2. Get the Service Records <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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