| RV Tips! |
| Buying an RV |
| Organise a U.S.Postal address, it will make purchasing an RV and insurance a lot easier (we used our family's). |
| There is no M.O.T. or road tax in the U.S. but you do have to pay tag fees on your license plate and this needs renewing on your birthday. |
| Don't underestimate the need for a good generator if you intend boon docking (camping wild). |
| Low mileage isn't necessarily a good thing in r.v.'s. Depending on the age, this could indicate that the rv has been standing for a long time. An older van should be checked for the following problems, dry rot (cracks) in tyres; rust in petrol tank due to condensation (check via fuel filter); perishing rubber; general build up of crud (brake lines, radiator). |
| Test drive a few r.v.'s before making your choice. It shouldn't pull to the left or the right and don't let them tell you it's the camber. |
| RV's are very common in the U.S. and there are plenty to choose from no matter which State you're in, it's a buyers market so take your time and barter. |
| We bought our RV with a 3 year warranty but found it to be next to useless so cashed it in. |
| Insurance |
| You will need an International Driving License, valid for 1 year and available from the RAC. |
| They will need a record of your insurance history |
| Get the fullest cover and include Roadside Assistance, as individual tows can be as much as $500 each. |
| Shop around for insurance as prices and cover can vary widely. |
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