How to Select, Inspect, and Buy an RV: A Complete Guide

by J.D. Gallant

This book is now available only through RV Consumer Group at rv.org This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1890049107
• ISBN13: 9781890049102
• Release Date: March 2012
• Publisher: Rv Consumer Group
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 0.8" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Exellent Foundation for RVers

I found this book extremely helpful. While I may not agree on everything the author states the information helped me to determine exactly the type of RV I want, the style and quality, and what safety considerations are important. Everytime I see a motorhome or trailer I tend to rate it for care by the owner, its structural integrity, and its safety to those in and around the unit.

What Every RV Buyer Needs to Know

Before reading J. D. Gallant's book, How to Select, Inspect, and Buy an RV, I didn't know a class C from a minivan. What an eye-opener! This comprehensive guide gave me everything I needed to know to begin my search for the right RV. The book is well organized into sections covering the advantages and disadvantages of the different types, advice on buying used,how an RV is constructed, what to look for at shows, safety issues,how to get the best deal for your budget, and a helpful glossary of RV sales terms. What I found particularly outstanding, however, was the section on the Walkabout inspection technique. Amply illustrated with photos showing what to look for inside and out, this systematic and detailed process helped me sort the wheat from the chaff when looking for a used motor home. Mr. Gallant's easy-going,no-nonsense style and sense of humor made for hours of pleasurable reading on a subject that could seem daunting in less capable hands. Don't set foot on a dealer's lot without giving this one a thorough read!

Don't purchase without this book!!

I found this book extremely informative yet easy to read. It is an excellent resource for anyone looking to buy an RV, especially if you are a first time buyer. It helped me know what to look for when inspecting the RV's and also how to deal with the salespeople. With so many different RV's on the market you need to know how to look for one that is going to be safe and well constructed. You need to know how to figure out how much you should be paying, deal with a trade-in, and figure the cost of financing, extended warranties and insurance. It is a must have tool to be armed with especially when you consider the thousands of dollars you are going to be spending. Doesn't it make sense to spend a little more to make sure that you are making a safe, sound investment and surely save some money in the long run.

A Must-Have Book for your RV purchase!

This is a very easy to read and easy to follow book, yet it gives very comprehensive information. Excellent for the novice or the experienced RVer, it covers the selection process (there are several types of RVs made and you need to figure out which is one is best for your use); the inspection process (walks you through what you need to look for and, believe me, you can find a lot of deficiencies in an RV that looks "clean"); and finally, the most important part to the pocket, the buying process. I think the author did a great job here - he injects humor in this process while opening your eyes to the negotiating "wheelin' and dealin'" that you are going to encounter at the dealership. It doesn't matter whether you're buying a car, a truck, a motorhome, or a tent - the buying process explained in this book will serve you well for anything you buy. I also liked the photos and graphics used throughout - they were clear in their purpose. I read this book through twice before arming myself with pen and notebook and hitting my local dealers. By reading this book, I found I knew a lot more stuff than the salespeople! If you are going to spend thousands of dollars on an RV, you better read this book first. I highly recommend it.

Very thorough and complete guide book

The first part of this book covers types of RVs, the Pros and Cons of each RV type, and also other related topics such as safety. The second part of the book covers the inspection process; what types of things to look for and what types of things to avoid while shopping for an RV. The third section covers the buying process; what to look out for in a dealership/salesman. It also provides guidance on how to nogotiate a suitable price and what is a fair price versus the MSRP. For a new buyer, a book like this is an absolute must. Some of the buying tips alone could save you thousands.