1. Attend an FMCA international convention and other Recreational Vehicle shows, where many motorhomes and related products are on display at one location. You can comparison shop, talk with motorhomers and dealers and, perhaps, go on a test drive. At each FMCA convention, a special workshop called “Motorhoming: What’s It All About?” is open to the general public and anyone who wants to learn more about motorhoming.
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2. Subscribe to Family Motor Coaching to read motorhome reviews, new product info, company profiles, and safety, livability and technical articles. By reading FMC magazine, you’ll learn about the specific types of motorhomes available. Travel destinations and tips for enjoying the lifestyle are included, too. Once you become a motorhome owner, consider switching to an FMCA membership to take advantage of other benefits offered to FMCA members.
3. Rent: If you have little or no RVing experience, renting a motorhome before buying is a good idea. Rental fees range from approximately $90 to $200 per day. To find rental locations, check the phone directory under “Recreation Vehicles.” Or, contact the Recreation Vehicle Rental Association (800-336-0355) at www.rvra.org.
4. Tour: If buying a motorhome for sale, consider taking a tour of a manufacturer’s plant. Many offer tours on appointment, where you can watch various phases of the production process, learn about construction materials and ask questions. List of manufacturers and custom bus converters.
5. Request: The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) offers a free packet of material to first-time RV buyers.
6. Considering jumping right in to full-timing? Janet Groene’s Full -Timer’s Primer column appears in every issue of FMC and offers valuable advice to those who plan to live and travel in a motorhome full-time. Read a selection of prevously published columns.
7. Read RV-related books, which are available in bookstores, libraries and from online booksellers. Review selected titles.
