| Purchasing an RV requires plenty of | | | | first hand knowledge. Some will relate |
| careful thought and planning. It takes | | | | horror stories and cautionary tales, and |
| more than visiting the closest lot and | | | | others will sing the praises and may do |
| writing a check; it takes deliberation | | | | so for the brand that you were just |
| and thought. There are plenty of | | | | warned against. Weigh each testimonial |
| comparison guides to help with this | | | | carefully before settling on a brand. |
| decision and the internet is a good | | | | Another factor to consider is if the |
| resource as well. | | | | brands you are comparing will be able to |
| When comparing RVs it is important to | | | | meet the same needs. You do not want to |
| compare similar RVs with one another. | | | | get stuck with something that does not |
| You certainly would not compare a Class | | | | suit you. If you are going to be a full |
| A to a Fifth Wheel and vice versa. Keep | | | | timer, consider brands that cater to |
| the comparison in the same category. | | | | this lifestyle. If you are going to only |
| Size and weight tend to be common | | | | stay on the road one or two months or |
| factors, so see if one brand offers more | | | | less, find a brand that is best. |
| than the other. For instance, a | | | | Two of the most popular RV brands on the |
| forty-five foot RV could offer just two | | | | market today are Winnebago and |
| bedrooms in one brand and three bedrooms | | | | Fleetwood. |
| in the next, and if you have use and | | | | Winnebago is a trusted manufacturer of |
| need for that extra room, then your | | | | RVs and have been around for several |
| decision is made. | | | | decades. Fleetwood has been around since |
| After buying your first RV, you will | | | | the mid-twenties. Both of the brands are |
| come to better understand what you need | | | | trusted by most RVers. Both |
| and even develop a loyalty to the brand | | | | manufacturers feature deluxe models as |
| that fits you best. | | | | well as towed RVs. Their customer |
| Features alone should not control how | | | | service is well received. |
| you compare the RV. How well they treat | | | | Winnebago and Fleetwood are constantly |
| their customers, their warranty policy, | | | | innovating and improving the RV and it |
| and how fast they can take care of any | | | | may be a good idea to start your RV |
| problems need to also be considered. | | | | search with these brands, as they tend |
| For answers to these concerns, it is | | | | to offer something for everybody. |
| advisable to ask other RVers who have | | | | |