Many players who are new to RVs are willing to buy a second-hand RV to test the waters, but compared with the complete used car transaction process for passenger cars, there are almost no rules for the used car transaction of RVs. This is due to the low transaction volume of RVs, and more because RVs have the dual attributes of cars and houses. So how to choose a second-hand car? Today, I will talk to you about some key points about buying a second-hand RV summarized by the editor.
1. Documents.
As a type of car, a caravan naturally has its own “hukou book” like a car. The “hukou book” includes the vehicle registration certificate (big green book), vehicle driving book, original car purchase invoice, etc. In fact, there is no need to think too much about these, because if the documents are not complete, it is impossible to pass the account. A special reminder that trailer-type RVs are now mandatory to be scrapped within 15 years. The procedures for the transfer of ownership of a RV are the same as those for ordinary passenger cars, so I won’t go into details here.
I want to tell you about another situation: unlicensed second-hand RVs. This kind of quasi-new second-hand RV is very attractive because there are few traces of use and the price is much lower than that of a new car. However, it should be noted that because the RV market is not standardized, it is first necessary to confirm whether the vehicle can be registered (you read that right, is the card). Whether there is an announcement for domestic RVs, whether the import procedures for imported RVs are complete, and it is best if the same model has a precedent for registration.
2. Vehicle condition.
The car condition of the RV mainly includes two modules, the chassis and the body. The chassis module is the same as that of a passenger car, including the appearance of the vehicle, the cockpit part, the engine, the chassis, etc. Mainly check the degree of vehicle wear, whether there is an accident, whether there is a fault, etc. It is recommended to ask a professional to detect it.
The upper part refers to the box part of the RV, mainly referring to the living area of the RV. This area is also relatively professional, but because it is difficult to find professional help, you need to know more when buying a second-hand RV.
The first is the appearance of the RV. Most of the car body of the RV is composed of light materials such as glass fiber reinforced plastics and aluminum-plastic panels. It is necessary to check whether the surface of the car body is smooth, whether the sealant at the joints has aging cracks, whether there are bubbles in the body, whether there are patches, whether there are traces that cannot be removed, and whether there are external accessories (external shower, water filler cap, Power supply cover, etc.) is complete, etc. In fact, the best way to carefully understand the appearance of the RV is to wipe the car yourself.
Next is the interior of the car. The living part of the RV is similar to the home, such as the living room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, etc. The best way to check the appearance of these places is the same as the appearance of the RV, just scrub once. Scrubbing once can see the degree of appearance wear, usage, and aging (sealant, window seal, etc.), but other functions of the RV cannot be detected by scrubbing alone, and need to be operated by hand. Remember to be too impatient when checking, and be sure to check every electrical appliance, cabinet, switch, and faucet by yourself. It should be noted here that many devices on the RV have multiple modes, such as heaters. The heaters on the RV include air conditioner heaters, gas heaters, electric heaters, fuel heater heaters, and car heaters (12V) And many other modes need to be checked one by one. In addition, the equipment in the RV should be operated once under the two energy modes of 220V and 12V to confirm that each equipment is working well in each state.
Then there are accessories. When buying a RV, it will come with manuals, spare keys, power cords, water pipes, sewage pipes, foot rockers, jacks, home appliance accessories (TV remote control, refrigerator ice box, etc.), etc., which need to be checked one by one to avoid affecting use.
The last is the modification part. Because everyone has different usage habits, it is inevitable to add personalized configurations according to personal preferences after getting the RV. Common ones include inverters, batteries, solar generator components, fuel heaters, auxiliary water tanks, and thermal insulation water tanks. When installing these devices, it will inevitably change the original counterweight, lines, and waterways of the RV. When checking these devices, it is not only necessary to check whether the equipment is working normally, but also to consider whether the installation of these devices will affect the safety of the RV.
Three, insurance.
RV insurance, due to the particularity of the car model, many insurance companies are unwilling to underwrite the RV. It is very necessary to check the insurance items when buying a RV. If there is only compulsory traffic insurance, there is nothing to say. If there is additional insurance, in addition to checking the insurance time, you also need to pay attention to the insurance type, insurance items, and insurance company. It is best to confirm whether the insurance can be renewed with the insurance company.
In addition, it is not necessary to purchase insurance for trailers (or compulsory traffic insurance), and because of the low utilization rate, many car owners like to purchase temporary insurance when using them. When purchasing such a vehicle, it is necessary to communicate with the owner which insurance company purchased the temporary insurance, whether it is convenient to use, etc.
4. Use experience.
This one may seem to have little to do with buying an RV, but it is not. I believe that the reason why many car owners sell their cars is not economic reasons. By communicating with the original car owners about the experience of using the second-hand car, you can learn what problems the car will encounter during use and whether there are any solutions. It is also possible to understand the reasons why the original car owner sold the car, thus affecting the final decision on whether to buy the car.
Summary: I have said a lot of things just to make it more convenient for you to buy a second-hand RV. When purchasing second-hand passenger cars, there are many platforms such as Guazi.com, Boche.com, Renrenche, Uxin, etc. The process from inspection to transfer is transparent and there are many employees. Most of the second-hand transactions of RVs are still carried out through referrals from friends, so it is difficult for novices to have reference materials for RVs. What the editor said here is not very comprehensive. Comments and additions are welcome.
