Buying a Used Hi Lo Trailer
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When buying a used Hi-Lo, remember that your local dealer is your best friend. Not only does your local dealer offer used RVs for sale at reasonable prices, but the experts at the dealership have gone over every RV with a finetooth comb, which gives you a hedge against hidden defects. Plus, a dealership will be there to service your RV after the sale. Use the search feature on our main page to locate the used Hi-Lo RV dealer nearest you or to request information. Used Hi-Lo prices vary based on model, mileage and condition.
There are many good reasons to buy a pre-owned Hi-Lo travel trailer, especially if it's your first purchase. Buying a used RV allows you to test-drive the RV lifestyle without making a huge financial investment. Also, if you enjoy the Hi-Lo lifestyle so much that you decide to upgrade to a new model, you won't lose too much value to depreciation when you sell or trade in your used travel trailer.
Buying a used RV is much too complicated to thoroughly cover in a brief buying guide like this, so let's just go over the basics. Generally speaking, rely on your local RV dealer to perform the critical system tests, while you concentrate on the easy-to-see items. At a minimum, your RV dealer will test and inspect all of these components on every used Hi-Lo they offer:
* Brakes, axles and stabilizing jacks
* Water lines, tanks and valves
* Propane system
* Electrical components, such as inverter and battery charger
* Furnace and air conditioner
* Frame and subfloor
* Lift mechanisms
So what should you inspect yourself? Begin with the interior. Look for excessive caulking around windows, which may indicate water leakage. Check the upholstery, flooring and window coverings for rips, tears or repairs. Check out the appliances to make sure they're in good working order. Look inside the oven. Is it clean? Unfold the sofa bed to make sure it functions and isn't hiding any surprises like major stains.
Perform a livability test by having everyone get into the trailer and move around. Can two people pass in the hallway? Is there enough sitting room for everyone? Can kids set up their own fold-down beds? Does the galley provide adequate space for the type of food preparation you'll be doing? These will be important aspects of using your trailer. Since Hi-Lo offers a variety of floor plans, take your time in finding the used Hi-Lo travel trailer with the floor plan that's ideal for your personal situation.
Next, move outside and inspect the hitch welds. These are critical components, so make sure they're in good condition. Check for rust in the wheel wells and on the undercarriage. Because the Hi-Lo is a telescoping travel trailer, be sure to set up and take down the trailer yourself more than once. Do the lift mechanisms operate properly? If the Hi-Lo contains slides, test them out. Slides should glide in and out smoothly. Listen for any grinding or other unexpected noises when telescoping the Hi-Lo or operating the slides.
The next step is to take your prospective used RV for a test drive. Compare the towability of the used Hi-Lo with that of a used travel trailer made by a different manufacturer. Lastly, don't forget to request an overnight stay in your used Hi-Lo. This will give you an opportunity to test out all the systems and get a feel for how livable the RV really is.
Buying a used Hi-Lo can be a rewarding experience. If you're ready to buy a used Hi-Lo travel trailer, click on "Hi-Lo RVs" right now, and we'll direct a quote request or a request for information to a Hi-Lo dealer near you.
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