{"id":1302,"date":"2016-02-25T16:32:46","date_gmt":"2016-02-25T21:32:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.greatflorida.com\/blog\/?p=1302"},"modified":"2026-04-16T21:14:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T01:14:01","slug":"tips-for-purchasing-an-rv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/2016\/tips-for-purchasing-an-rv\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Purchasing an RV"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Owning an RV can be the means to seeking a life full of adventure. It provides freedom and allows you to spontaneously travel throughout the U.S.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTraveling in an RV can be a rewarding experience for you and your family,\u201d says <a _blank=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/dustyns\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Dustyn Shroff<\/a>, Vice President of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/\">GreatFlorida Insurance<\/a>, Florida\u2019s largest independent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/florida-auto-insurance\">auto and RV insurance agency<\/a>.\u00a0 \u201cWhether you select a motorhome or a towable RV trailer, make sure you are covered before you hit the road to start creating unforgettable memories.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>How do you determine what is right for you, a motorhome or travel trailer? Do your research. Talk to owners of an RV, read through blogs and familiarize yourself with terms in order to get a better understanding of the RV market. The <a href=\"http:\/\/gorving.com\/discover-rving\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Go Rving<\/a> website provides a wealth of information.<\/p>\n<p><u>Motorhomes<\/u><\/p>\n<p>Motorhomes are divided into Classes. Class A Motorhomes are the largest and usually come with the most amenities, they are also typically the most expensive and luxurious.<\/p>\n<p>Class B Motorhomes are the smallest of the three. They are built on a van chassis and are similar to driving a large SUV. They are ideal for two to three passengers on a weekend trip.<\/p>\n<p>Class C Motorhomes are also built on a van chassis but can be as big as a Class A Motorhome. They are distinguished by an extended section over the cab which usually houses a bed. It\u2019s a popular choice for a long weekend or a two to the three week getaway.<\/p>\n<p>Motorhomes are considered easier to move and set up and they allow you to tow an extra vehicle for exploring. They have a self-leveling jack so there is no need for blocks under the wheels. The downside, if a repair is necessary, the entire rig has to go into the shop. Also, due to the motor they depreciate faster. \u00a0Another drawback, when towing a vehicle you will be unable to reverse.<\/p>\n<p><u>Travel Trailers\/ Towable<\/u><\/p>\n<p>Travel trailers are less expensive and hold their value longer. Most can be towed by a standard pick-up, SUVs and some minivans. \u00a0They offer more living space and because they require a tow vehicle, you will have more freedom to make quick stops.<\/p>\n<p>However, their long length can make parking an issue and you will have to deal with towing and hitching. It is not recommended and in some states illegal to occupy the trailer while in motion.<\/p>\n<p>Other important considerations:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/florida-auto-insurance\">RV Insurance<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/florida-auto-insurance\">RV insurance<\/a> is similar to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/florida-auto-insurance\">auto insurance<\/a>,\u201d says Buck. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/florida-auto-insurance\">GreatFlorida Insurance<\/a>, the leading independent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/florida-auto-insurance\">RV and auto insurance<\/a>provider in Florida offers comprehensive, collision, liability, content coverage as well as medical payments coverage. Check with your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/florida-insurance-agent-search\">local agent<\/a> about options for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/florida-rv-insurance\">RV insurance<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Contemplate what you desire in an interior layout and amenities. Other budget considerations should include: maintenance costs, mileage, a storage and parking location, camping fees and connectivity-unless you are using this as an excuse to unplug from Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n<p>RV shows often offer great deals on RV\u2019s. Once you find a rig you like, <a href=\"http:\/\/traveltips.usatoday.com\/price-rv-24432.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">USA Today<\/a> suggests making a low ball offer on the purchase price. \u201cRV pricing is not as standardized as that of the car market.\u201d This gives the buyer a great advantage to get what they want for the right price.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"RV_Types\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1319 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/RV_Types.gif\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"577\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 725px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 725\/577;\" width=\"725\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/\">GreatFlorida Insurance<\/a> has been serving Florida for over 20 years and can provide you with top <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/florida-auto-insurance\">auto and RV insurance<\/a> to fit your budget. Give a call today.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/florida-auto-insurance\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1080\"><img alt=\"Florida-Auto-Insurance\" class=\"wp-image-1080 size-full aligncenter lazyload\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/auto.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/auto.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/auto-300x128.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/auto-150x64.jpg 150w\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"204\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 480px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 480\/204;\" width=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/auto.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/auto-300x128.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/auto-150x64.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Owning an RV can be the means to seeking a life full of adventure. It provides freedom and allows you to spontaneously travel throughout the U.S. \u201cTraveling in an RV can be a rewarding experience for you and your family,\u201d says Dustyn Shroff, Vice President of GreatFlorida Insurance, Florida\u2019s largest independent auto and RV insurance [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1219,"featured_media":1311,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3,82],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1302","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-auto-insurance","8":"category-rv-insurance"},"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1302","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1219"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1302"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1302\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13913,"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1302\/revisions\/13913"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1311"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1302"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1302"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.greatflorida.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1302"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}