When looking for a used motorhome or RV there are several options open to you. You can find official dealers in your area, look for private sellers in classified ads and the motorhome magazines or you could try and find a police auction or seized auction. Most of the RV dealers tend to have a wide selection of used RVs as well as a few brand new models. They are easy to find by doing an online search or by looking in the yellow pages.

The dealer should be able to advise you on a selection of different motorhomes and will let you test drive any model that interests you. For a little extra you can purchase a limited guarantee from most dealers and they can offer you easy monthly payments through a selection of financial packages. The principal disadvantage to buying your motorhome from a dealership is that the prices can be extremely high.

You could also consider purchasing from a police auction or a seized auction. This is a great way to get a rock bottom price but you really need to know what you are doing as you need to inspect and value the motorhome in a short time and without driving it. If you get it right you can walk away with a quality motorhome for a fraction of its value.

Wherever you decide to purchase your motorhome you need to tale a good look at the paperwork. Male sure that the VIN number matches on every document and that it matches the actual vin number on the vehicle itself. You need to find out where the vehicle is from and where it has been. You might even want to contact the previous owners. Vehicles that have been kept in the south are much less prone to rust and corrosion than those that have been in the rain and snow of the north.

For a list of Police Auctions and Seized Auctions in your area see the AmericanMotorhome.net website.