We have finally made the decision to take off this winter and begin the next part of of our lives. We are looking at RVs in earnest, and have decided on a couple of units we like. We will buy used.
We have seen the unit we want in a different part of the country, but can take a quick flight out, buy the RV and head home. Now the scary part: what good is a 90-day warranty if we are 1000 miles away? I'm leery of immediately taking the rig out on a long trip home. Should I be? If we buy the RV in Podunk and something happens in Middle-of-Nowhere, what are our options? Should we buy close to home?
Thanks in advance for any input.
igotjam said
08:08 AM Oct 2, 2015
Have bought 2 (new) rvs and had the same concern. In my experience, regardless of the type of warranty, you are essentially on your own in solving problems. IMO it really makes little difference where you are in relation to the seller when problems occur. You are buying it to travel anyway so even if you buy it close to your home base, problems might crop up when you are nowhere near. I'd say buy where you get the best deal and don't be concerned where that is.
BiggarView said
09:03 AM Oct 2, 2015
Factor in a substantial reserve fund for repairs, 10% of the purchase price has been recommended and seems appropriate to start with. Continue to fund this account on an ongoing basis whether you have repairs or not. Then if something does come up, you don't have to panic. Get used to the idea that Murphy is lurking everywhere and will strike at the worst possible moment. Having a cash reserve fund goes a long way to mitigating his temper tantrums.
FWIW, Brian
Lucky Mike said
09:30 AM Oct 2, 2015
you dont say whether its a 90 day on used or new thru the dealer........if it is used....inspect it well , test EVERYTHING........yes , things can an will go south new or used.......if you cant use the 90 day warranty.....barter it , use it for a cash deduction ......use it to your advantage or at least get them to pay for a one yr membership to coach net!!......at least you know the towing insurance will be there!!
DazedNConfused said
11:33 AM Oct 2, 2015
Mike, you make a good point using their offer of a 90-day warranty as a bargaining tool. Thanks.
Good morning everyone,
We have finally made the decision to take off this winter and begin the next part of of our lives. We are looking at RVs in earnest, and have decided on a couple of units we like. We will buy used.
We have seen the unit we want in a different part of the country, but can take a quick flight out, buy the RV and head home. Now the scary part: what good is a 90-day warranty if we are 1000 miles away? I'm leery of immediately taking the rig out on a long trip home. Should I be? If we buy the RV in Podunk and something happens in Middle-of-Nowhere, what are our options? Should we buy close to home?
Thanks in advance for any input.
Factor in a substantial reserve fund for repairs, 10% of the purchase price has been recommended and seems appropriate to start with. Continue to fund this account on an ongoing basis whether you have repairs or not. Then if something does come up, you don't have to panic. Get used to the idea that Murphy is lurking everywhere and will strike at the worst possible moment. Having a cash reserve fund goes a long way to mitigating his temper tantrums.
FWIW, Brian