Tom McAllister

We’ve been living the RV Lifestyle for 10 years after my retirement. During that time, I’ve been buying and selling 15+ class B and C motorhomes. We started with a Roadtrek Adventurous and currently own a Winnebago Navion. My first, as we call them “flippers” was a Coachhouse class C. Purchased it and then resold it within four weeks. My wife, Kathy, said I could keep buying and selling. I now “flip” 1-2 rigs a year, depending on my time and the deal.

May 19, 2026

Don’t Buy a Used RV Until You Hear This

Should you buy a used RV instead of a new one? This week on Episode 610 of the RV Podcast, Mike and Jennifer talk with Tom MacAllister, an avid RVer who flips RVs as a hobby and has developed a sharp eye for spotting both bargains and disasters. Tom explains why many first-time RVers may actually be better off buying used, especially in today’s market where new RV prices continue to climb and depreciation hits hard the moment a rig leaves the lot. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to inspect a ...

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