If you want to purchase a motorhome from someone and they have expressed that it may have some mechanical issues, you should have it looked at before you purchase the unit. If the vehicle doesn't run, it's worth investing the money to have it towed. Here is a list of things you want to do before you purchase the motorhome and before you put any money into the unit to fix it up or pay to store it.

Get the Motorhome Towed

Find a heavy-duty towing company that specializes in hauling heavy items like semis and motor homes and that has the equipment to haul the motorhome properly. You want to have the motorhome towed to a mechanical shop so that it can get looked at. Get an estimate for the cost to have it towed to the shop. If you want to buy the motorhome, you can drive it out of there after it's fixed.

If you decide to not purchase the motorhome, pay to have it towed back to the seller. Talk with the seller about splitting this cost, or ask if they have a free tow on their insurance.

Have a Mechanic Inspect the Vehicle

The cost to have the vehicle inspected is well worth it because then you will know if it's worth buying. Once you have an estimate with the cost for the repairs that are needed, you can take it back the seller. They may choose to repair the vehicle on their own, or you can ask them to lower the price so you don't have to pay for the repairs out of pocket.

Get Storage Costs

Find out how much it will cost to store the motorhome. If the mechanics have to order in mechanical parts or if you can't keep it at your house, you want to find a storage facility. Get the costs from a couple of different places, and determine how much you want to pay. If it needs to be stored before it is fixed, you'll need the heavy-duty towing professionals again.

Just because a motorhome is out of commission and needs to be repaired, that doesn't mean it isn't a good deal. Call to see if the professionals can take a look at it, and then you can see what you want you want to do with the listing. Once you find someone that can tow it, it will be much easier to get it to the shop and get it to storage. Check out websites like http://www.blueeagletowing.com to learn more about towing services.