As you may already know, you can often get insanely good deals by buying your used motorhome at a police auction. Even though these auctions are called “police” auctions, you shouldn’t be swayed by a false sense of security, there are still many risks involved and you are not guaranteed anything other than the fact that the vehicle will work.
To minimize the risk involved in buying from one of these auctions, you need to know the value of the vehicle you are trying to buy because the bids can sometimes get fierce and skyrocket higher than the value of the motorhome.
You need to know exactly what type of motorhome you are looking for. A visit to an auction is not the time to examine several different classes of motorhomes. If you are still in this stage, put off your purchase for a while and hire or borrow a model similar to what you think you could buy and be completely clear about what type of motorhome or RV you really need. The display period at the auction will be short and all the time should be spent checking for faults.
Since there will be little time to review one or more platforms, you should prepare a checklist before leaving. Do mechanical checks (it’s a good idea to take a mechanic with you), check the water system for leaks, examine fixtures and fittings, and the electrical system.