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Being a used RV and Camper salesman has enabled me to learn from some of the best RV businessmen in the business and develop skills on how to find cheap RVs and sell them at a profit.

As most of my shrewd business associates would tell you, “you make your money when you buy and not when you sell.” If you can find buy repo campers for 50 to 80% below retail, there is no reason why you can’t make a nice profit regardless of how the economy is doing. Buying an RV Camper at auction allows you to pay less for it. The purpose of this article is to show you how to get the best deals.

Most camper and RV Repo auctions occur on a semi-repetitive cycle. The key is to find out where and how often. The fastest way to find out is to ask local RV camper dealers who buy RVs at auction where these auctions take place. If you want to get a get deal, but don’t want to do any of the work, you might be able to ask a dealer to find a specific type of RV camper for a small finder’s fee.

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Recently many people have asked me about buying used cars online. When Ebay or Yahoo auctions are there why one should go for local dealers is a 64M$ question.

Used car business has been here since the start of auto industry. Japan started mass production of automotives for private as well as commercial use between 1940-1950, but the actual history is much older since 1911. Used Japanese cars became popular in late 1970’s when Toyota and Nissan emerged as global leaders in the car making industry. There have been constant demand since then, because compactness and fuel efficiency were the major factors for the popularity in Japanese cars. Continue reading ‘Tips on buying used cars from Japan-HISTORY’ »

It’s official, most of us have actually started to see some real sunshine and summer time is just round the corner. For those of you have had your RV tucked away safe and snug over the winter months it’s time to dust it off and get back out on the road. There are a few things you might want to check over first though:

Check & clean it

Give it a thorough check, both inside and out.

Give the roof a close inspection, especially if it’s spent the winter months braving the elements, clear any leaves and make sure there are no leaks or weak spots. It’s better to spot them now rather than in the middle of an April shower or a summer thunderstorm.

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If you love to take the RV or camper out on road trips, then RV solar power is probably for you. Heading out in the RV is a joy shared by millions of people, but far too few are utilizing solar energy as a source of power for their campers. Here are three good reasons you should consider solar power for your RV.

1) Freedom from the grid and campsites.

You don’t want to run the electric components in your RV for too long with the engine off, or you risk running your battery dry. The sites have outlets you can jack into to keep things running, but why be dependent on the sites? Implementing solar panels for your RV means you’ll be able to generate electricity for your RV’s appliances anywhere the sun shines, so you can pull over any time you want and not have to worry about a thing.

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Going green and renewable energy are the buzz words of the day. Nearly everyone is conscious that we need to curb our massive energy appetite and start conserving. What’s not as clear is just how to do that. Often the green energy alternatives are expensive and complicated. Well this isn’t true for RV Solar Panels. Here’s five cool things about them and why they might be perfect for your ‘home away from home’.

1. Not As Expensive As You Think

Most systems can be had for less $800 and there are some systems that are as little as $200. They are widely available at camping stores and websites, where you can find some of the best deals. And when you factor in the money you will save on fuel for your generator, the panels will usually pay for themselves in less than a couple years. Plus, the prices on solar panels have been falling dramatically lately. Many panels have fallen by 20%, and the trend should continue. And, hey, money is green right?

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