How to Select, Inspect, and Buy an Rv: A Complete Guide [Paperback]

J. D. Gallant (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Rv Consumer Group (April 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1890049107
• ISBN-13: 978-1890049102
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #508,592 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Have Book for your RV purchase!, January 10, 2003

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Gene Martin (Albuquerque, NM) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Select, Inspect, and Buy an Rv: A Complete Guide (Paperback)

This is a very easy to read and easy to follow book, yet it gives very comprehensive information. Excellent for the novice or the experienced RVer, it covers the selection process (there are several types of RVs made and you need to figure out which is one is best for your use); the inspection process (walks you through what you need to look for and, believe me, you can find a lot of deficiencies in an RV that looks "clean"); and finally, the most important part to the pocket, the buying process. I think the author did a great job here - he injects humor in this process while opening your eyes to the negotiating "wheelin' and dealin'" that you are going to encounter at the dealership. It doesn't matter whether you're buying a car, a truck, a motorhome, or a tent - the buying process explained in this book will serve you well for anything you buy. I also liked the photos and graphics used throughout - they were clear in their purpose. I read this book through twice before arming myself with pen and notebook and hitting my local dealers. By reading this book, I found I knew a lot more stuff than the salespeople! If you are going to spend thousands of dollars on an RV, you better read this book first. I highly recommend it.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very thorough and complete guide book, November 25, 2001

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Brian D Hughes (Albuquerque, NM United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Select, Inspect, and Buy an Rv: A Complete Guide (Paperback)

The first part of this book covers types of RVs, the Pros and Cons of each RV type, and also other related topics such as safety. The second part of the book covers the inspection process; what types of things to look for and what types of things to avoid while shopping for an RV. The third section covers the buying process; what to look out for in a dealership/salesman. It also provides guidance on how to nogotiate a suitable price and what is a fair price versus the MSRP. For a new buyer, a book like this is an absolute must. Some of the buying tips alone could save you thousands.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What Every RV Buyer Needs to Know, October 19, 2005

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Karla Fox (Seattle,WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Select, Inspect, and Buy an Rv: A Complete Guide (Paperback)

Before reading J. D. Gallant's book, How to Select, Inspect, and Buy an RV, I didn't know a class C from a minivan. What an eye-opener! This comprehensive guide gave me everything I needed to know to begin my search for the right RV. The book is well organized into sections covering the advantages and disadvantages of the different types, advice on buying used,how an RV is constructed, what to look for at shows, safety issues,how to get the best deal for your budget, and a helpful glossary of RV sales terms. What I found particularly outstanding, however, was the section on the Walkabout inspection technique. Amply illustrated with photos showing what to look for inside and out, this systematic and detailed process helped me sort the wheat from the chaff when looking for a used motor home. Mr. Gallant's easy-going,no-nonsense style and sense of humor made for hours of pleasurable reading on a subject that could seem daunting in less capable hands. Don't set foot on a dealer's lot without giving this one a thorough read!