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It will come as welcome news to many people. The trailers that FEMA (the Federal Emergency Management Agency) stockpiled in 2005 are again coming on the market for sale. Consumers have been buying them for a song.

But should you hop on the buying bandwagon? Here’s a list of pros and cons.

The advantages:

Price: As I said, they’re going for a lark. The Washington Post reported an average sale price of $7,367 on these trailers and mobile homes reputedly worth $18,620 each. In other words, buyers are paying about 40 cents on the dollar. Continue reading ‘Fema Has Campers For Sale Super Cheap – But Should You Buy One?’ »

If you want to get into RVing this may be the best time in recent memory. The economic climate contributes to the abundant inventory in a lot of ways. Consumers are finding it difficult to make payments or simply deciding that their motor home isn’t an important asset to keep. RV Dealerships are going out of business. The government is reducing the inventory they use for temporary housing.

The challenge is finding your way into the market where there are good deals. Here’s your shortlist of sources.

Your local classifieds. Ads in your newspaper or Craigslist. Look for auctions by the state, county, marshall, sheriff, or other governing body. Continue reading ‘Find Used Motor Homes Super Cheap’ »

The Federal Emergency Management Agency, commonly known as FEMA, is trying to get rid of their inventory of campers and mobile homes. If you are currently in the market for such a unit, FEMA’s campers for sale are one of your best bets for snagging a terrific deal.

These trailers were used in 2005 during Hurricane Katrina and while not all of them are inhabitable, there are thousands available that are. The best part about these trailers is that they are selling for only about 40 cents on the dollar! Continue reading ‘Campers For Sale From FEMA – What You Need to Know to Pick Up the Bargain of the Year’ »

If you want to get into RVing this may be the best time in recent memory. The economic climate contributes to the abundant inventory in a lot of ways. Consumers are finding it difficult to make payments or simply deciding that their motor home isn’t an important asset to keep. RV Dealerships are going out of business. The government is reducing the inventory they use for temporary housing.

The challenge is finding your way into the market where there are good deals. Here’s your shortlist of sources.

Your local classifieds. Ads in your newspaper or Craigslist. Look for auctions by the state, county, marshall, sheriff, or other governing body. Continue reading ‘Find Used Motor Homes Super Cheap’ »

Does the idea of truck campers suit your lifestyle more than a full sized RV? If so, you’re not alone. Many people are much more comfortable in this type of vehicle than one the size of a bus! These vehicles can have just as many amenities as many of the larger units, but are easier to maneuver and get much better fuel mileage. The key is knowing where to find used truck campers for sale.

A Good Source

Your local newspaper classified ads may offer some units for sale. Craigslist is another option. You might also find a flyer around town advertising one for sale. However, one of the drawbacks for buying privately is that you never really know who you’re buying from. There is obviously a reason why the vehicle is being sold, but few sellers will be completely honest. What seems like a great deal now may cost you thousands in repair bill later.

Continue reading ‘Finally, Used Truck Campers at Bargain Basement Prices’ »