{"id":5866,"date":"2023-02-14T20:48:36","date_gmt":"2023-02-14T20:48:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.interactcp.com\/blog\/funtownrvcom\/?p=5866"},"modified":"2023-02-14T20:53:26","modified_gmt":"2023-02-14T20:53:26","slug":"to-buy-new-or-used-when-rv-shopping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.funtownrv.com\/blog\/to-buy-new-or-used-when-rv-shopping\/","title":{"rendered":"To Buy New or Used When RV Shopping"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>RVing has grown in popularity over the last few years, in every category from fifth wheel to toy hauler,<br>resulting in many more people in the market for a travel trailer that compliments their travel style.<br>However, there is great debate whether one should buy a new or used travel trailer. What are the pros<br>and cons of either choice? What should be considered as you shop for a new or used RV?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Fun Town RV<\/strong> is here to guide you in these considerations and ensure you feel confident in making the<br>best choice for you and your travel companions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"advantages-of-buying-new\">Advantages of Buying New<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.funtownrv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/02\/prime-time-lacrosse-main.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.funtownrv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/02\/prime-time-lacrosse-main.jpg\" alt=\"prime-time-lacrosse-main\" class=\"wp-image-5815\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.funtownrv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/02\/prime-time-lacrosse-main.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.funtownrv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/02\/prime-time-lacrosse-main-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.funtownrv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/02\/prime-time-lacrosse-main-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While you will spend more money upfront, you won\u2019t have to worry about dishing out more for repairs<br>in the near future when considering a new RV for sale. Having a brand-new RV offers a certain peace of<br>mind if anything goes wrong, since you have a warranty and a dealer to support you. In addition to this,<br>there are many other positive features of buying a camper new:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Everything in and on the rig is brand new<\/li><li>Factory warranty and RV dealer support<\/li><li>No unknown history<\/li><li>Accepted at any campground or RV park<\/li><li>Choice in the options that suit you [layout, colors and customizations]<\/li><li>Easier to get financing<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a number of advantages to buying a new RV \u2013 including the fact that you\u2019re the very first<br>owner! This privilege, however, can also have its cons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"disadvantages-of-buying-new\">Disadvantages of Buying New<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main disadvantage of buying new is the cost, not only for the rig itself, but that taxes, registration<br>and insurance are all more costly on brand new products. Other disadvantages that may not come to<br>mind as easily are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Immediate depreciation in RV value<\/li><li>Manufacturing flaws and kinks<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If these are deal breaks don\u2019t fret you have the option to consider buying used as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"advantages-of-buying-used\">Advantages of Buying Used<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.funtownrv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/02\/unit_photo_202212300249374726071524.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.funtownrv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/02\/unit_photo_202212300249374726071524.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5868\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.funtownrv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/02\/unit_photo_202212300249374726071524.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.funtownrv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/02\/unit_photo_202212300249374726071524-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.funtownrv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/02\/unit_photo_202212300249374726071524-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, new rigs are harder to come by due to manufacturing and shipping issues, so there\u2019s a greater<br>market for used campers for sale. Also considering the benefits of used RV\u2019s doesn\u2019t make them a bad<br>option either:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li> Lower initial costs [purchase price, taxes, registration, insurance]<\/li><li> Less depreciation<\/li><li> Possible extended warranty purchases available<\/li><li>Potential upgraded amenities from previous owners<\/li><li>No \u201cnew product kinks\u201d<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While it yields many positive benefits, it is important to consider both perspectives when considering<br>your buying options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"disadvantages-of-buying-used\">Disadvantages of Buying Used<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The age of the used motorhome for sale can impact your ease of being accepted into some RV parks<br>thanks to the infamous \u201c10-year-rule\u201d, but you may also face other struggles as well:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Unknown history<\/li><li>Hidden issues \u2013 resulting in expensive and time-consuming repairs<\/li><li>Missing factory warranty<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you decide a new or used RV is the best fit for you, Fun Town RV is here to support you in the<br>buying process and discuss options and availability!<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:20px; padding-top:10px;\" class=\"hupso-share-buttons\"><!-- Hupso Share Buttons - http:\/\/www.hupso.com\/share\/ --><a class=\"hupso_counters\" href=\"http:\/\/www.hupso.com\/share\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.hupso.com\/share\/buttons\/dot.png\" style=\"border:0px; padding-top:2px; float:left;\" alt=\"Share Button\"\/><\/a><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var hupso_services_c=new Array(\"twitter\",\"facebook_like\",\"pinterest\");var hupso_counters_lang = \"en_US\";var hupso_image_folder_url = \"\";var hupso_url_c=\"\";var hupso_title_c=\"To Buy New or Used When RV Shopping\";<\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/static.hupso.com\/share\/js\/counters.js\"><\/script><!-- Hupso Share Buttons --><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RVing has grown in popularity over the last few years, in every category from fifth wheel to toy hauler,resulting in many more people in the market for a travel trailer that compliments their travel style.However, there is great debate whether &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.funtownrv.com\/blog\/to-buy-new-or-used-when-rv-shopping\/\">Continued<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:20px; padding-top:10px;\" class=\"hupso-share-buttons\"><!-- Hupso Share Buttons - http:\/\/www.hupso.com\/share\/ --><a class=\"hupso_counters\" href=\"http:\/\/www.hupso.com\/share\/\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.hupso.com\/share\/buttons\/dot.png\" style=\"border:0px; padding-top:2px; float:left;\" alt=\"Share Button\"\/><\/a><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var hupso_services_c=new Array(\"twitter\",\"facebook_like\",\"pinterest\");var hupso_counters_lang = \"en_US\";var hupso_image_folder_url = \"\";var hupso_url_c=\"\";var hupso_title_c=\"To Buy New or Used When RV Shopping\";<\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/static.hupso.com\/share\/js\/counters.js\"><\/script><!-- Hupso Share Buttons --><\/div>","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":5872,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.funtownrv.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5866"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.funtownrv.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.funtownrv.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.funtownrv.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/18"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.funtownrv.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5866"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.funtownrv.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5866\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5869,"href":"https:\/\/www.funtownrv.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5866\/revisions\/5869"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.funtownrv.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5872"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.funtownrv.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5866"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.funtownrv.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5866"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.funtownrv.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5866"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}