You want to upgrade to a new model, but you don’t know how to sell your existing recreational vehicle (RV). Wondering where to start? Don’t let stress get the best of you. Follow the steps below to start the process.
Give your rig a show-ready shine:
A bright exterior and impeccably clean interior can make a customer fall in love with your rig at first sight. Poverty, on the other hand, can be a major inconvenience for a prospective buyer. A combination of high-quality car shampoo, pest repellent, and car freshener is likely to do the magic for you.
Put the documents in order:
Documents can go a long way in gaining the 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 necessary documents. Most states in the US require a clean title, RV service and maintenance report, and proof of passing a contamination check. Obtain 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 appraisal:
Your RV is priceless in your eyes, but this does not mean that you can ask an absurd price for it. That said, there is no point in letting it go for a price well below what it is 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 to the age, make and model of your RV. Two sets of prices will be presented to you: the highest retail price and the lowest wholesale price. Set anywhere between these two figures. Banks and insurance companies also perform old vehicle appraisals on demand.
Find out the best way to sell your RV:
Do you want to be private or do you want to trust a dealer to complete the job on your behalf? Both modes have their unique advantages.
If you want to sell through a dealer, look for one who has the experience of 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 reliable dealer.
If you want to sell your equipment on your own, start by placing an ad on a reputable RV website, but don’t skip the few proven tricks when showing off your vehicle. For example, on weekends, drive to the nearest RV park and distribute advertisements 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 part ways with your beloved platform. 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 above indicators answer the most basic query on how to sell your RV. Now that you know how to proceed, go ahead with confidence and get a quick deal.
