5 Reasons to Try Before You Buy a Motorhome
Buying a motorhome is a big decision and a significant investment. Before you commit, it makes perfect sense to try before you buy. At Apollo RV Super Centre we strongly believe in this approach and that’s why we offer a great try before you buy option through our rental partners.
Here are five excellent reasons why taking a motorhome for a test drive (literally!) is one of the smartest steps you can take.
1. Test Different Layouts and Floor Plans
Motorhomes come in many different layouts — rear bed, island bed, bunk beds, club lounge, etc. What looks good on paper or in a showroom may not suit your lifestyle once you’re actually living in it for a few days. A rental lets you try different configurations and see what works best for you and your travelling companions.
2. Experience Real Driving and Handling
Driving a motorhome is very different from driving a car. A short test drive around the block at a dealership doesn’t give you the full picture. Spending several days on the road lets you experience highway driving, town manoeuvring, reversing into campsites, and how the vehicle handles wind and hills.
3. Understand Daily Living in a Motorhome
There’s nothing like real-life experience to show you what motorhome life is really like. You’ll quickly discover:
- How you use the kitchen and bathroom
- How much storage space you actually need
- How the beds feel for sleeping
- How easy (or not) it is to set up and pack down each day
4. Test in Real Australian Conditions
Australia’s roads and weather can be challenging. A rental trip lets you experience:
- How the motorhome handles corrugated gravel roads
- How well the air conditioning and heating work
- How the vehicle performs in rain, wind or heat
- How you manage grey and black water tanks on the road
5. Reduce the Risk of Buyer’s Remorse
Buying the wrong motorhome can be an expensive mistake. A try before you buy experience gives you confidence that you’re making the right choice. Many customers who try before they buy end up choosing a different layout or size than they originally thought.
How Apollo RV Super Centre’s Try Before You Buy Works
It’s simple! Rent a motorhome through our rental partners (maui, Britz or Mighty) and if you purchase an Apollo RV Super Centre motorhome within three months, we’ll refund the cost of your rental (up to 7 days hire — conditions apply).
This gives you a low-risk way to experience motorhome travel and find the perfect RV for your needs.
Ready to Try Before You Buy?
Don’t guess — test! Visit Apollo RV Super Centre today to discuss your travel needs and find out which rental model would be best for your try before you buy experience.
Our team can also show you our current range of new and ex-rental motorhomes so you know exactly what to look for during your rental.
Learn more about your motorhome with our helpful how-to guides.