Newbie, purchase question

[buckylou]

Have a chance to buy 2003 R Vision motor home. Dealer was at RV Show in Pittsburgh. Dealer said he got it from Florida. We are in Pa. Dealer stated it has a Branded Title. Is that like a reconstructive title? If so, is this really a bad thing? How do you find out why it has this type of title? Thank you, Linda the Newbie.

 

[SkyKing4AR2]

Here's a similar discussion recently...

http://www.rvforum.net/SMF_forum/index.php?topic=60611.0

and here's some additional information...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_title_branding

 

[winniman]

As you can tell by the wikipedia explanation,  the brand it is designated with makes a difference. The trailer being from the south, keep in mind Hurricane Katrina went through in 05, and a lot of rvs were flood damaged and written off by the insurance companies. I was warned of that myself. Be sure to look for flood damage. The rebuilt salvage title will work against you for resale value if you decide to sell it in the future.

 

[JCZhome]

It may also be harder to get it insured.....if you're able to, at all.