Buying an RV is not the same as buying a house or a car. Most people are familiar with both of these options and the features they would want to have. However, when it comes to an RV it’s easy to feel a little lost. You may know what looks nice, but how do you really know what you need to have in your RV? The last thing you want is a new RV that looks exactly like you want but isn’t functional. Look for these 5 things when buying a new RV.
1. Hydraulic levelers
You need to level your RV when you are setting up camp. Not only does this make it more comfortable for everyone staying in and sleeping in the RV, but it’s also necessary. The majority of RV refrigerators needs to be level in order to work. There are several options when it comes to levelers, but hydraulic ones are going to make your life a lot easier and safer. You might have seen images of people using all kinds of material they have lying around to level their RV, but that is not the best way to keep your family safe and to keep things running smoothly.
There are also manual leveler jacks. You can use these to do the job, but hydraulic levelers allow you to do the work with a push of a button (or a few buttons).
2. Chassis safety options
You need to think about what’s underneath your living space in your RV. It’s actually much more important than all of the luxury touches that you find inside. This is what will help to improve your ability to drive confidently. Safe-T Plus Steering Stabilizers will help you to keep your RV on the road and prevent the driver from oversteering the RV. This allows for a more relaxed driving experience and can be added to your RV if you find one you love. You can also add a track bar or sway bar to the read end to keep it from swinging back and forth from highway speeds or high winds.
3. Storage
To know how much storage you need you need to think about how you plan on using your RV. If you plan on the occasional weekend trip your needs will be drastically different than if you are planning on selling your house and becoming a full-time RVer. Look at the inside closet space, overhead storage options, and basement storage.
4. Slides
Slides in your RV help you to have more room in your RV. If you are looking for an RV with one or more slides you need to pay special attention to them when you are looking. When you are RV shopping make sure you observe how the slides work to ensure that they move properly and appear stable. Look at the seals on the top and sides to know how they work and how long you can expect them to continue working. The seals are important for keeping insects, light, water, and varmints out of your RV.
5. All the extras
RV shopping should be a fun experience so whether you are looking for a simple toy hauler or an Airstream trailer for sale, you want to find something that you love. Make sure there is enough sleeping space for your family or friends. Check what features are available in the kitchen to make cooking on the road easier for you. And, see what touches of home are in the RV that you will enjoy while you travel.
Whether you are looking for a home-away-from-home or a new home Sky River RV can help you find the RV that has all the features that you need. Stop by one of our locations today.
