scottydl
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The idea of leasing-to-own an RV was brought up in another thread. Has anyone ever done this with a private seller, or know how that would be done? I'd like to know about the proper wording in a contract of sorts, how insurance/registration works in this situation, and so on. Is it even something that a private seller (or any of you that have sold RV's) would consider?
In my case, there is a specific motorhome that I am looking at buying... a 1989 Jayco 27' Class C. However I can't buy it right now b/c (1) I don't have all the money yet, and (2) my wife is interested in a MH but not convinced yet. This motorhome has been parked and not used (but still maintained I'm told) for 2 years and the owners are not actively advertising it, so I'd imagine there's a good chance it would still be available by next Spring when I have the cash saved. However, I'd love it if I could "rent" it now to get some use out of it and *really* test it out. The owners would probably (hopefully) be happy to have it being used and not in their yard anymore, and I wouldn't mind making payments now if they will go toward the final purchase price later. But if it ended up being a lemon or the family hated camping (doubtful ) we'd be out a little money but not a whole MH's worth. Ideas?
In my case, there is a specific motorhome that I am looking at buying... a 1989 Jayco 27' Class C. However I can't buy it right now b/c (1) I don't have all the money yet, and (2) my wife is interested in a MH but not convinced yet. This motorhome has been parked and not used (but still maintained I'm told) for 2 years and the owners are not actively advertising it, so I'd imagine there's a good chance it would still be available by next Spring when I have the cash saved. However, I'd love it if I could "rent" it now to get some use out of it and *really* test it out. The owners would probably (hopefully) be happy to have it being used and not in their yard anymore, and I wouldn't mind making payments now if they will go toward the final purchase price later. But if it ended up being a lemon or the family hated camping (doubtful ) we'd be out a little money but not a whole MH's worth. Ideas?