Your Guide to Buying a Motorhome

In the market to buy your first motorhome? Before you head over to your nearest dealership, be sure to check out our handy buying guide below. With our helpful tips in mind, you’re guaranteed to find the perfect motorhome for your needs in no time! 

Model Size 

The size of your motorhome is one of the most important factors you’ll need to consider when shopping for your new model. If you’re on a budget, or new to motorhome ownership, we recommend against choosing the largest motorhome model on the lot—as these RVs are rather expensive and can be tricky to learn to drive. However, if you’re traveling with a large number of passengers, or want to travel in luxury, a larger model is more likely to offer the amenities you need in order to have a good travel experience. 

Model Amenities

While larger models will come with more passenger amenities, motorhomes of all shapes and sizes will include a wide variety of convenient features and facilities. To ensure you’re getting the amenities that are best suited to your needs, we recommend writing a short list of must-have features for your new motorhome to help you quickly narrow down your options and find the perfect model. 

Still not sure which of the many motorhomes on the market is right for you? Then we recommend stopping by Pete's RV - VA to speak with one of our expert sales staff! We offer two convenient locations in Chesapeake and Salem, Virginia, and our experienced employees will be happy to answer questions, offer recommendations, and give you a tour of our massive selection of motorhomes for sale.