| Motorhome auctions are a great way to save money | | | | more than you can afford or are willing to pay. |
| on your next motorhome. You can save between | | | | Once you have decided that you are ready to bid on |
| 50% and 80% by buying your motorhome from an | | | | a motorhome, it is imperative that you inspect the |
| auction. There are three types of auctions: on-line, | | | | vehicle ahead of time. One good tip is to bring a |
| seized vehicle, and bank or repo auctions. When you | | | | mechanic with you to help ensure that the motorhome |
| buy a motorhome from an auction, you do take a risk, | | | | is in good working order. Since you won't be able to |
| as is the case anytime you buy a used vehicle. | | | | test-drive the motorhome, make sure that you |
| Motorhomes purchased from auction are purchased | | | | thoroughly check through all areas, including the engine, |
| as-is, and there is almost never an option for a | | | | the brakes, the upholstery, any appliances, the heating |
| warranty. However, with some careful research and | | | | and cooling systems, and any extras, like TV or |
| planning, you can still find a great value at a | | | | satellite internet. |
| motorhome auction. | | | | Finally, before placing your bid, you will want to find out |
| Planning ahead is essential to getting the best value. In | | | | the approximate value of the specific motorhome on |
| fact, attending several auctions before you actually | | | | which you plan to bid. This can best be found in RV |
| plan to bid on a motorhome will help you become | | | | magazines. Knowing the value of the vehicle will help |
| familiar with the process and the general values of | | | | you determine your ceiling bid and know if you are |
| motorhomes at auction. Once you understand how the | | | | getting the best value. You will also want to subtract |
| auctions function, it is time to set your maximum, or | | | | any major repair costs that you discovered during |
| ceiling, bid. This is the bid amount above which you will | | | | your inspection from your ceiling bid. Even if there |
| not go. You can set this amount based on what you | | | | were no glaring repairs, it is a good idea to factor in |
| can afford in general or on what you are willing to pay | | | | between 5 and 10% for repair costs. With these tips |
| for a particular vehicle. Having a ceiling bid will help | | | | and tricks, you are sure to get a great deal on your |
| keep you from becoming overly emotional and bidding | | | | next motorhome. |