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rv:finding [2023/06/07 13:41]
frater_secessus [Vehicles from salt belt states]
rv:finding [2023/06/29 11:00] (current)
mahkato add [know what you're looking for]
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 ====== Finding your camper ====== ====== Finding your camper ======
  
 +===== Know what you're looking for =====
  
-===== Areas with many good vehicles =====+First, [[rv:intro|know your vehicle options]] and decide if you will [[lifestyle:faq_prebuilt_camper|buy pre-built or build your own]]. 
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 +===== Limit your search geographically ===== 
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 +Unlike buying a car or other common vehicle, there's a good chance you'll need to travel a significant distance to make a good purchase, especially if you're seeking a very niche vehicle. You might be limited to vehicles near you if you can't afford to make potentially multiple trips to see far-away vehicles, but the expense of travel could more than pay for itself if you find a good deal on exactly the vehicle you need.
  
 **Florida** and **Arizona** has been touted as a place to find commercial campers and RVs.  Retirees from the NE plan to RV together in that warm state but either change their mind, upgrade to another RV, or stop RVing because of health or age reasons.  There is no ice in Florida (hence no road salt) but do look for rust caused by salt water breezes or drives on the beach.  **Florida** and **Arizona** has been touted as a place to find commercial campers and RVs.  Retirees from the NE plan to RV together in that warm state but either change their mind, upgrade to another RV, or stop RVing because of health or age reasons.  There is no ice in Florida (hence no road salt) but do look for rust caused by salt water breezes or drives on the beach. 
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 The former church or nursing home transportation van is the golden ticket if you can find them for sale. The former church or nursing home transportation van is the golden ticket if you can find them for sale.
  
-The downside is they're usually going to have windows all around (which can reduce security/stealth/insulation) and you'll have to go through the trouble of pulling the seats out.+The downside is they're usually going to have windows all around (which can reduce security/[[camping:stealth_camping|stealth]]/[[hvac:insulation|insulation]]) and you'll have to go through the trouble of pulling the seats out.
  
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 ===== Vans to rule out ===== ===== Vans to rule out =====
  
-Some vans will be a "hard no", as in "walk away"  Others may need to be heavily discounted to account for required maintenance, condition, or branded title.((like a SALVAGE title))+Some vans will be a "hard no", as in "walk away". Others may need to be heavily discounted to account for required maintenance, condition, or branded title.((like a SALVAGE title))
  
 Also see:  [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRD3fZnJK_I|Don't buy a lemon]] (yt Bob Wells) Also see:  [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRD3fZnJK_I|Don't buy a lemon]] (yt Bob Wells)
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   - "Do you have the title in hand?"     - "Do you have the title in hand?"  
   - "Does the name on the title match your ID?"    - "Does the name on the title match your ID?" 
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rv/finding.txt · Last modified: 2023/06/29 11:00 by mahkato