You want to upgrade to a new model, but don’t know how to sell your current RV. Wondering where to start? Don’t let stress get the best of you. Follow the steps below to start the process.
Give your gear a show-ready shine:
A shiny exterior and sparkling clean interior can make a customer fall in love with your equipment at first sight. Poor condition, on the other hand, can be a huge turn-off for a potential buyer. A combination of high-quality car shampoo, pest repellent, and car air freshener is likely to do the magic for you.
Get the documents in order:
Documents can go a long way toward gaining a buyer’s trust in you and, later, helping you get a good price for your used equipment. Check with your state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for the complete list of all required documents. Most US states require a clean title, RV service and maintenance report, and proof of smog check. Get a vehicle history report (a document that provides a detailed history of a particular vehicle) to build credibility. Try to provide the user manuals that come with the appliances and accessories installed inside your vehicle.
Set a fair price based on an objective evaluation:
Your RV is priceless in your eyes, but that doesn’t mean you can ask an absurd price for it. That being said, there’s no point in letting it go for a price well below what it’s actually worth. Check the website of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), a provider of auto research tools, for current market rates for used vehicles similar in age, make, and model of your RV. You will be presented with two sets of prices: the highest retail price and the lowest wholesale price. Settle anywhere between these two figures. Banks and insurance companies also do vintage vehicle appraisals upon request.
Find out the best way to sell your RV:
Do you want to go private or do you want to trust a dealer to complete the work on your behalf? Both modes have their unique advantages.
If you want to sell through a dealer, look for one that has experience selling the type of RV you own. Ask your friends for recommendations. In fact, direct feedback from an acquaintance is always the best way to find a trustworthy dealer.
If you want to sell your gear on your own, start by placing an ad on a reputable RV website, but don’t skip the few tried and tested tricks when displaying your vehicle. For example, on weekends, drive to the nearest RV park and run banner ads containing information about your platform. Consider placing classified ads in a community newspaper. Above all, harness the power of social media—no, not in the virtual world, but in the real world. Let your friends and neighbors know that you have finally decided to get rid of your beloved deck. Trust us, word of mouth works like magic.
Sometimes it becomes very difficult to start a procedure simply because you don’t know where to start. The pointers above answer the most basic query about how to sell your RV. Now that you know how to proceed, go ahead with confidence and get a quick deal.