Where to Buy Used Campers

Used campers are generally sold by either a dealer or private party. Dealers normally have a car lot with a variety of new and used campers of different classes and manufactures. Private party used campers are normally limited to one camper that they personally own and have a history of usage.

Your used camper dealer can be found in your local YellowPages. Most major cities have 4-5 dealers and are normally found on the outskirt of the city. For example, I live outside of Dallas, Texas and I pass 5 dealers or small lots everyday on my way in to work. Dealers also have their own Web page that you can visit, check inventory and contact a sales professional.

Private party sales on the other hand often take a more active approach using classified ads listed in local newspapers or online. The most common place to find a private party used camper is Craigslist.com or eBay.com.

So what's the difference between buying a used camper from a private party or a dealer? The primary difference between the two options revolves around the guarantee and warranty. Dealers provide some kind of warranty on their sales, where private party sales are usually final. Therefore, it is critical that you check the camper out thoroughly before any agreements are signed or cash changes hands.