Buying a Used Motorhome - How to get the most for your money and not get burned Paperback – September 21, 2012

If you are even just thinking of getting into the RV lifestyle and don't have the money for a new RV then there is absolutely NO question that this is the book for you!Mr. Myers lay it all out in a clear and understandable manner, so that even novices like my wife & I can get the message and easily understand exactly what to look out for when looking for that elusive bargain!Our book is highlighted, marked and nearly worn out from reading and re-reading over and over again (the ONLY way to learn and absorb) and we have learned so much that we can almost say to anybody selling us a used RV - beware, we are armed with all the facts.Bill Myers has in our opinion, written the "bible" on this subject, and we cannot recommend it more highly to anyone contemplating buying a Used RV.This book should be required reading BEFORE anyone thinks of handing over their hard earned cash to any seller.We were (are) delighted with the book packed full of facts, information and guidance that we are fully confident that when we finally get to our dream of owning our Class A Motorhome - we will be experts on the do's and don'ts thanks to Bill Myers's outstanding must read book!

This book was very insightful and helpful despite being a short read (I read in 2 hours). The book is more focused on buying an RV rather than owning one, so it's expected that you to take the information from the book and apply it to deciding on and purchasing an RV. You are guided on what kind of RVs there are, how to spot a good vs bad seller, and what features are necessities vs upgrades. He provides several stories about buying an RV that he himself bought or from someone he knew. The stories are a fun read especially the one about low balling the dealer on a popular class B+ model.Overall, the book made me realize that the process is similar to buying a car, but unlike a car an RV is a "nice to have" not a necessity so you as a buyer have more leverage and negotiating room when it's time to buy.UPDATEI want to update my review (changing from 5 to 4 stars), after actually going out and trying to purchase an RV using the advice in this book. What I have found is that the advice given is somewhat adequate, but there are some glaring omissions that I had to learn the hard way:1. Price. The book was obviously written with 2009-2012 recession prices in mind. This is no longer the case. I've looked at rigs only to come back a week later and find it was sold. The book stresses Class B+ are hot, but I'm finding A's and C's especially high quality used ones are not staying on RV lots that long. So go ahead and lowball, but you may find that 37-ft class A with the bunkhouse was sold, and there's not another one like it for 400 miles.2. Financing. It's clear the author prefers paying cash, as he mentions this more than once. But for the rest of us who don't have $60-80,000 laying around, financing is the only option. I found out the hard way that practically every bank requires 10% down, sometimes 20% depending on the model, year, and quality of the rig. Don't even bother shopping if you don't have this saved up.3. Inspection. The author clearly is an expert at finding flaws in RVs, but for the rest of us we'll probably need a professional. It can cost between $300-1000 for a qualified inspector to come out to the lot, and it takes a few hours. But if you prefer to wing it, pay closer attention to structural damage as those are rarely covered by either insurance or extended warranty.4. Buying a rental. He makes one passing comment about avoiding rentals, but I visited some lots where you can find some real gems. The rental companies service them regularly. I'd rather buy a coach that's been attended to often than one where the older couple left it to sit in their driveway for months at a time. Sure they sometimes have high miles, but regular service and low cost can negate the shock, and it will probably run for a long time.After all these potential pitfalls, I decided to put my RV purchase on hold. If you have questions please feel free to ask in the comments.Joe

I really enjoyed reading this book on how to choose and purchase an RV. I found this to be a comprehensive guide written in a concise manner by a person who obviously knows his stuff and has a wealth of experience in this field. This book answered all the questions i had and really is a must for anyone thinking of purchasing an RV.The book helped you decide which type (class) of RV is suitable for your individual needs, which make and models to buy, how to find the best deals, costly mistakes to avoid, how to check the vehicles out, how to negotiate the deal with the seller and much more.As well as the above, the book even tells you how to make more than a few dollars buying and selling used RV's. I know this information is good because i use many of the ideas given to buy and sell a few vehicles myself. Using the information could save you thousands in costly mistakes.I would definitely recommend this book for anyone wanting to buy an RV whether they have zero experience in this or already have experience buying RV's.

This is an excellent book and is perfect for a beginner. I anticipate that it will save me thousands of dollars. I feel much more confident now after reading this book.

The book had good details about what to look for in a used MH. The expected purchase prices listed in the book didn't sound realistic. For example, $40,000 for a 3 year old Fleetwood diesel pusher, try finding one for under $100,000 with low miles. I checked copyright and it was 2012. I also checked eBay and didn't find anything less than 10 years old as cheap as the author suggested. Otherwise, the book was good. The pricing listed was a serious distraction since it looked so out-of-date.