How To Get the Most Money When Selling Your RV

Whether you’re a full-timer, weekend warrior, or new to the RV lifestyle, there comes a time when you take a long look at your RV and wonder how much you could sell it for. You might be on a romantic getaway for two or on a fall family vacation when the urge hits, but when you decide to sell your RV you’ll want a solid return on your investment. Here are our favorite tips on how to get the most money when selling your RV.

Get the Best Resale Value with These Tips

Many RV owners who want to sell their RVs decide to ultimately sell through a dealer using a process called RV consignment. This route is popular because most RV owners One option for RV owners who want to sell through a dealer is a process called RV consignment. This route is popular because most RV owners would rather not handle all the marketing, negotiations, and paperwork that come along with selling. It can be a lot! By selling on consignment, this hassle is taken care of for you, on your behalf, by experienced professionals.

At Camping World, our professional sales team utilizes our national dealer network to sell your RV as quickly as possible. In fact, Camping World’s consignment program requires little to no effort from you and our goal is always to get you the most cash possible. Our sales team and dealerships handle the RV sales process from start to finish. As a result, we market your RV through the most heavily trafficked RV marketplace and dealer network in the world.

When selling your RV, Camping World offers the following services for a stress-free, hassle-free process.

1. Professional cleaning and inspection
2. Professional photographs to showcase your RV from every angle
3. Adding your RV to the largest RV marketplaces in the world, which reach millions of buyers every month
4. Showing interested buyers your RV, plus answering any questions
5. Handling all the paperwork that comes with a sale (transfer title, bill of sale, etc.)
6. Financing options for potential buyers through local/national banks to ensure sale
7. Satisfying existing bank loans and all associated paperwork
8. Writing you a check once your RV sells

Repairs & Maintenance?

Wondering if it makes sense to add a quick paragraph here about Camping World’s service and maintenance department. i.e. “If your RV has any glaring damage or is in need of repairs, handling them before selling can increase your final sale price. At Camping World, our service and maintenance department can handle any repairs or neglected RV maintenance before we start advertising your RV for sale.”

What to Know Should You Decide to Trade-In Your RV

Selling your RV isn’t your only option. You could always trade it in and upgrade to something that suits your needs better. Even so, you still want to make sure you’re getting the most money out of the deal. When it comes to trading your RV in, you want to make sure you’re putting your best foot (or wheel) forward. A few things that could help your trade-in run smoothly are:

• Give your RV a thorough cleaning inside and out.
• Fix any small issues like loose hinges or blown bulbs.
• A tune up, incluiding an oil change, never hurts.
• Organize all your RV’s manuals, warranty records, and service paperwork.

Camping World also offers a trade-in program to alleviate any worries you might have about this process. We’ll find you a deal on a valid trade-in or simply buy your RV outright. Here’s how it works:

1. Get cash for your RV immediately.
2. We offer fair prices at the time of your RV’s inspection.
3. A simple, straightforward buying process gives you peace of mind and cash-in-hand.
4. Trading in your RV provides savings on sales tax and a new RV for your next adventure.

What to Know When Buying an RV

Now that you’ve received the most money possible when selling or trading in your RV, it’s time to make a new purchase, right? It’s a big moment that comes with a lot of big nerves, but you can easily turn that nervous feeling into excitement. There’s really nothing to fret over.

RV specialists exist for this very reason. These simple questions will have your salesperson narrowing down your options and handing you the keys to your new RV in no time:

• What can I tow? Inform the salesperson of the vehicle you own or plan to tow with.
• What RVs are best for my family? Are you traveling alone or as a pack? And what camping needs does your pack have?
• What RV is best for where and how I want to RV? Are you visiting rugged terrains or relaxing campgrounds?
• What’s included with my RV purchase? Think about batteries, power tongue jacks, and more.

Never hesitate to ask questions, especially during the browsing phase of the process. Your RV salesman is there to address your concerns and help you find the perfect RV for you and your family. A knowledgeable RV specialist will never shy away from providing answers along the way.

What to Know When Buying a Used RV

New doesn’t always mean better. Sometimes a used RV, or rather a new-to-you RV, is a wise choice. It’s one of the most common questions RV buyers toss around – new or used? While there are advantages to buying new, a used RV has its own list of benefits. Examples include saving money and, most importantly, the ability to learn what you like and dislike about the RV lifestyle and a certain type of RV.

Now, there a reasonable question to ask when buying a used RV: how old is too old for a used RV? But we’d encourage you to focus more on how well the RV has been maintained. A thorough RV inspection at an RV service center will help you identify issues and give you an idea of how much time and money it would take to remedy them.

Check out this RV Buying Guide to learn about the ins and outs of buying a used RV. With the RV lifestyle becoming increasingly popular, the market for used RVs is expanding as well. Doing your due diligence ahead of time will narrow down your options and expedite the process. Hitting the pavement is always the best part, but you’ll be glad you made a solid choice with your RV once you’re on the road.

Pro Tip: Explore buying your RV in the off-season for special winter deals, wider inventory selection, less crowds, and lower pricing.

Have you sold an RV before? Tell us your tips in the comments below.