Posted by Ashley Gannon on Jan 09, 2012
With more than 54,000 RVs, trucks and trailers listed for sale, RVT.com provides RV shoppers with the best online RV selection on the web. And we make it easy for you to find and buy the RV of your dreams. With a click of your mouse, you can quickly search our online RV listings by type, brand, state or city right from our homepage.
Using RVT.com’s handy Advanced Search feature, RV shoppers can easily narrow their search to specific parameters and search for RVs by year of manufacture, RV length, price, region or zip code. On RVT.com, RV buyers can also sort online RV ads by whether the vehicle is new or used, fuel type, number of slides or specific key words if you’re looking for a specific feature. We’ve also made it easy for RV bargain hunters to track down the best deals by providing easy-click paths to RV bargain listings.
With one-stop shopping on RVT.com, RV shoppers save time and money. If you’re shopping for a travel trailer, 5th wheel, truck camper or folding trailer, you’re going to need a truck to tow your new RV. On RVT.com, RV shoppers can buy both RVs and new and used trucks. (For truck ratings and information on sizing, click resources, then tow trucks on our homepage.) RV shoppers may even be able to negotiate a package deal or a price discount by buying their RV and truck from the same RV seller.
Posted by Ashley Gannon on Oct 31, 2011
If you still think of truck campers as dark, cramped, uncomfortable and inconvenient; it’s time to upgrade your image. Truck camper RVs have come a long way since you were a kid. Today’s truck campers are not the awkward shells you may remember from your youth that had to be manually muscled onto and off your dad’s pickup truck every time the family wanted to go camping. Modern truck campers are amazingly convenient to use with hydraulic lifts that allow you to park, level the living quarters, and easily drive your truck out from under the RV when you arrive at your destination. Just like travel trailers, RV truck campers have the advantage of allowing you to separate the RV from the tow vehicle. This allows RVers to conveniently leave their RV at the campground while using their truck to explore the local sights.
Truck camper RVs are not just more convenient to use, they’re also roomier. Truck campers have shed their sardine-can reputation. No longer limited to the width and depth of a truck bed, truck campers have slides that extend the living quarters to a comfortable size. Queen-size beds, wardrobes, shelving space, stainless steel kitchens with counter space and storage cupboards, and gloom-dispelling skylights are standard features on truck campers today.
The only feature truck campers have retained from their early days is their towing ability, making them a great choice for ATV, motocross and boating enthusiasts.
Posted by Ashley Gannon on Oct 26, 2011
Motorhomes and towable RVs each have unique advantages. Deciding which type of RV to buy online is primarily a matter of lifestyle choices and personal preferences. The two major differentiating features between the two are on-road access to the living quarters and mobility after you reach your destination.
In motorhomes, the driver’s cab and living space is a single unit which makes it possible for the family to access and use the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, living room, etc. while you’re on the move. If you travel with children or pets, this can be a considerable convenience as the family has more room to spread out comfortably while you’re in transit. You can use the kitchen to fix a snack if the kids get hungry, and you don’t have to stop for restroom breaks. The biggest disadvantage in owning one of the larger Class A or Class C motorhomes comes when you arrive at your destination. Trying to maneuvering a large motorhome around town to see the sights can be tricky.
If you choose a towable RV — travel trailer, 5th wheel, folding trailer or truck camper — you give up the advantage of on-road access to your living quarters in exchange for greater mobility when you arrive at your destination. Towable RVs can be parked at your RV campsite for the duration of your stay while the tow vehicle (pickup truck or SUV) is disengaged and used for daily travel at your destination.
Posted by Ashley Gannon on Oct 24, 2011
Before you buy an RV online, you have to decide which type of RV to purchase. Towable RVs are more popular than motorhomes with first-time RV buyers, primarily because towables offer greater selection at the low-end of the price scale. A camping family that is ready to move up to an RV can purchase a lightweight folding camping trailer (commonly called a pop-up) that can be pulled by their family car for a few thousand dollars, considerably less if purchased used on RVT.com.
While upscale amenities, multiple slides, premium interior and exterior construction features and other upgrades can equalize the price difference between travel trailers and motorhomes, it is the engine that is at the root of basic cost differentials. When you buy a motorhome, you’re buying as a single unit both living space and the expensive engine that moves it. When you buy a travel trailer, 5th wheel RV or truck camper, you’re only purchasing the living space. You must provide the engine to tow it at additional cost. However, if you already own an appropriate RV tow vehicle (pickup truck or SUV) or purchase one used at a good price on RVT.com, you’re ahead of the game financially. You can put the money you would have spent on a tow vehicle toward upgrades and additional amenities in your new RV.
Next time: Comparing features
Posted by Ashley Gannon on Oct 21, 2011
Motorhome or travel trailer? That’s the first choice you have to make when you buy an RV online. Do you want an RV that must be towed by a pickup truck or SUV (towable RV) or do you want an RV that combines motor and living space in a single unit (motorized RV). Each RV type is available in several different classes that provide RV buyers with a range of size and cost options. Deciding which RV is right for you depends on how often you plan to use your RV, the type of traveling you expect to do, the size of the group you’ll be traveling with and, of course, your budget.
Before deciding whether to buy a motorized or towable RV, shoppers should start with the helpful RV Buyer’s Guide available at RVT.com. Our buyer’s guide provides an overall view of the different RV choices available in each category. A click on each icon provides a descriptive snapshot of the size, cost range and standard features of that RV class. RV buyers will find additional information about each RV class and a list of RV manufacturers under RVs for Sale. On RVT.com, you can browse RV classified ad listings by make or you can see what’s available in your state.
Next time: Motorhomes vs travel trailers
Posted by Ashley Gannon on Oct 19, 2011
It’s easy to get carried away at an RV show. When you’ve spent the day comparing RV models and checking out cool new features, you’re pumped and ready to buy the RV you’ve been dreaming about. That extra “show only” savings the RV manufacturer’s rep or onsite RV dealer offers to seal the deal makes it that much harder to walk away; but walk away you must. If you cave to sales pressure, you’re setting yourself up for a bad case of buyer’s remorse when you find the exact same RV on RVT.com for hundreds (maybe even thousands) of dollars less.
Consumer advocates recommend sleeping on it before making a major purchase like a recreational vehicle. That’s good advice. Experienced RVers recommend using RV shows to compare the features and amenities of RV models on your wish list. When you return home from the show, use RVT.com’s advanced search feature to search out the same RV models you liked at the show. On RVT.com, RV shoppers will find ads for both new and used RVs posted by RV owners and RV dealers. On RVT.com, you can generally find the RV you’re looking for with the features you want but at a price that’s even cheaper than the RV show discount you were offered.
If you want the best deal on a new or used RV, shop at an RV show; but buy your RV online at RVT.com.
Posted by Ashley Gannon on Sep 30, 2011
Whether you’re selling a towable RV or looking to buy a 5th wheel RV or RV travel trailer, the fly in the ointment always seems to be the tow vehicle. After they sell their travel trailer, RV sellers are still stuck with the truck or heavy-duty SUV they used to tow it. New RV owners who have just purchased a travel trailer online can’t start using it until they buy a tow vehicle capable of towing their new rig. RVT.com offers the perfect solution for both RV buyers and sellers: packaged sales. For an extra $10, RV sellers can sell both their RV and their tow vehicle in linked ads on RVT.com
RV Sellers benefit. Listing your towable RV and tow vehicle together on RVT.com is a fast, easy solution for RV sellers who won’t have a use for their current truck or SUV once they sell their RV travel trailer. Selling both vehicles as a package will attract more buyers and give you more cash to put toward that spacious motorhome you’ve had your eye on.
RV Buyers benefit. If you’re buying your first towable RV, you’ll need a heavy-duty SUV or pickup truck to pull it. Just any truck won’t do. You need one with the capacity to pull the fully-loaded weight of your new rig. Buying an RV online with the vehicle that’s been used to tow it ensures that you’re buying a truck with the power to pull the load.
Posted by Ashley Gannon on Aug 17, 2011
There are two basic types of recreational vehicle: motorized and towable. While both RV types offer many of the same basic features — bunk space, kitchen, bathroom, entertainment system, etc. — there are some distinct differences; and, naturally, each has its own unique advantages.
Motorized RVs combine the driver’s cab and living space in a single unit that allows travel between the two when the vehicle is in motion. Motorhomes range in size from the compact, van-size Class B to the mini Class C to the luxury bus-size Class A. The primary advantage of owning a motorhome is the ability to use the living space while you’re on the road, allowing families room to spread out during long drives. The onboard kitchen and bathroom make motorhomes particularly appealing to families with children and full-time RVers.
Towable RVs include folding camping trailers (pop-up campers), primarily a tent on wheels; truck campers that sit on the flatbed of a pick-up truck; traditional travel trailers; and fifth-wheels that wrap extra sleeping space over the cab of the tow vehicle. The biggest advantage of towable RVs is the ability to disconnect the tow vehicle from the living space and use it to get around after you reach your destination. Of course, this means you also have to buy a pick-up truck, although some light-weight trailers can be hauled by heavy-duty SUVs.
Visit RVT.com for more detailed information about different RV types; just click on RV Buyer’s Guide.
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