What should a new RV owner know?

Plan ahead for your maiden voyage!

Don’t travel too far. It’s best to plan your first trip fairly close to home.
Make reservations. It’s always a risk showing up at a campground or RV park without a reservation and hoping they can fit you in.
Avoid over-scheduling.
Stay full on gas and propane.
Check the weather.

What is the mark up on new RVs?

at retail. A markup of 33% equals profit of 25% at retail. With most RVs, you can find a dealer who will discount MSRP 25% or more.

How much can you talk down an RV?

Be realistic. For some RVs, you may be able to receive a discount of 20% to 30% or sometimes even more off of the sticker price depending on the circumstances. For others, you may not be able to receive more than just a few thousand dollars off.

Where can I find advice for a new RV owner?

You’ll usually find more reliable advice and tips for new RV owners in deeper context platforms such as forums, videos, and blogs. iRV2.com is easily the most popular RVing forum, with decades of experience and over ¼-million members.

Is there a lot of information out there about RVs?

To say there is a ton of information out there would be a vast understatement. The RVing lifestyle is at the forefront of the American consciousness right now, as evidenced by this year’s early RV show attendance numbers. For a new RVer, this deluge of data can be quite overwhelming.

What are some common mistakes new RV owners make?

A common mistake that many new RV owners make is assuming you can take any route to your destination. It’s often second nature to type an address into your smart phone or glance at a map and mindlessly follow the directions.

When to buy your first RV or motorhome?

Many motorhome owners will tell you to buy your third RV first, realizing that by your 3rd RV you know exactly what you want and won’t suffer the aforementioned depreciation. That can be scary territory to navigate for folks buying their first RV. Here again, renting several times can provide the same kind of insight.

Are there tiny RVs you Must See to believe?

21 Tiny, Small & Mini RVs You Must See to Believe! Take a look at 21 of the most adorable tiny RVs. Some are so tiny and cute that you can’t help but go “Awww!” Tiny RVs come in all forms. There are tiny trailers, three-wheeled drivable RVs, and even miniature RVs that can be towed with a bicycle!