Buying Used Campers From A Dealer

There are three reasons why you would want to buy a used camper from a dealer. Many of these reasons are the exact same reasons you would buy a car from a used car lot.

1. The warranty. Most used campers sold by dealers can come with an extended warranty. This can be extremely valuable because repair costs on used campers can get very expensive.

2. The selection. Dealers often have an enormous selection of used campers to choose from.

3. The inspection. Rarely do dealers sell lemons, they auction off lemons on eBay or Craigslist. However, their good used campers all go through a service inspection and anything that is broken gets repaired.

Now, if you do decide to purchase a used camper from a dealer you will need to do your research and brush up on your negotiating skills. That's right, you guessed it. The benefits of warranty, selection and inspection come with the negative of a higher price tag.

Therefore, it is critical that you do your homework and accurately price the used camper using NADA and some competitive research. Don't be afraid to make a low offer and be prepared to walk away if the dealer doesn't come down on their price. Nine times out of ten you'll get a call from them before you pull into the next lot down the road.

Keep this in mind. Dealers have to sell their inventory. They have the sucker price they want you to pay and a break-even price that they won't lose money. It's your job to negotiate down as close as possible to their break-even price.

Always remember, YOU are doing them the favor of purchasing their used camper and they need to treat you accordingly.