Have you ever considered buying a motor home? Have you ever stopped to look at the options you have? If so, you know that when you are ready to purchase one, you have a number of ways you can do this. For instance, you can purchase a motor home from a dealer. You can purchase one through a showcase. You can purchase one during a motor home convention or an auction. You can even deal personally with a motor home owner.

If you have always wanted to own a motor home, purchasing a motor home from an auction may sound appealing. The question is not whether you can purchase a motor home from an auction but rather should you purchase one from a motor home auction. If you want to know if dealing with an auction site is the best thing for you, whether you a purchasing a vehicle, truck or motor home, you need to look at the advantages and disadvantages associated with auctions. These pros and cons are going to influence your decision and it’s best to have the knowledge before you start the process.

Two Positive Reasons For Dealing With A Motor Home Auction

Many people who choose to participate in an auction do so for one big reason: prices. Many auctions have very affordable prices. Auction houses/companies will set a minimum price they will choose to sell a piece at and then bidders can raise the price by placing their bids. The last person to bid is the winner of the auction. When bidding is done this way, you can often get a great deal.

Another reason you should go with an auction to purchase your motor home is you never know what you will come across. When you start dealing with auction sites, you’ll often see motor homes that have owners taking part in consignment programs. It’s also not unusual to find a used car dealership selling on motor homes that have been traded in in for a new car. Keep in mind that inventory/stock changes every time the auction is held. For some people, this is just part of the excitement of searching for the perfect motor home.

Two Negative Reasons For Dealing With A Motor Home Auction

As much as it is a positive to see unknown motor homes in the auction, it’s also considered a disadvantage. Why? When you dream of having and owning a motor home, you often have some idea of what you want yours to look like. When you search an auction site for your motor home, you are limited to what is being showcased and auctioned off. However, never settle with a motor home you are not happy with. Keep returning to the auction sites until you find the motor home that screams to you and is what you wanted.

Many auctions sites will advertise that all products are sold “as is”. When you purchase a motor home, you don’t know what you are getting. Many auction sites will allow perspective buyers to look at the motor homes and check them out. However, if you are unable to do this, bid with caution. You don’t want to bid too high and realize that the motor home you purchased is in dire need of repairs or has to be upgraded to use.

It doesn’t matter where you choose to buy your motor home. However, if you choose to purchase one at an auction site, you know you’ll be taking a gamble. It can either pay off or cost you more money than you wanted to pay in the first place. It’s a risk that some people can afford to take while others choose to stay on the sidelines and look elsewhere.

Our number one tip is to ask as many questions as you can about the road worthiness of the vehicle. Ask about accident damage, service history, required repairs etc. The more you know the less risk you are taking. If possible get answers in writing and then you may have cause for redress if you have been mislead.