Craigslist Campers For Sale By Owner (2024)

FAQs

How do I sell my travel trailer by myself? ›

Consider Social Media and Other Online Classifieds

Online classifieds like Craigslist, and even posting on social media (such as Facebook Marketplace), can all be effective places to try and sell your travel trailer.

It costs a lot of money to buy an RV, maintain it and store it, but it may be worth it in the long run if you plan to use it multiple times a year. If you want a simpler way to use an RV that doesn't require you to be responsible for maintenance and upkeep, renting is the better option.

Ask the Experts

Similar to the Kelly Blue Book for cars, the Dealer NADA RV price book is often consulted by dealers looking at purchasing your RV. Search units by year, make and model to find trade-in and retail value.

While it's true that it's impossible to sell your RV for its original purchase price when in good condition, its resale value can be almost just as good. However, if the exterior of a travel trailer is significantly damaged, you might sell it for less than half its real value.

If you are the seller of the vehicle, only accept a cashier's check or certified bank check. Sure, it may be tempting to accept a suitcase full of cash, but it's always best to have a paper trail of the transaction.

RVs depreciate a lot in their first few years even if they're kept in pristine condition. So, whether you're buying an RV that's just a few years old or a model that was made a decade (or longer) ago, you're going to save a nice chunk of change.

CON: RVs can be high maintenance

RVs require a lot of upkeep. You need to keep on top of cleaning, which includes dumping RV waste. You also need to make sure fluids are topped up and tired are inflated. Then of course, there could be occasional repairs that need doing.

There is no RV Blue Book value system for RV's, but you can use an online valuation tool like NADA.com, or a service like NationalVehicle.com to find the private sale value. There are many factors to determine your RV's worth, such as make, model, year, condition, features, and the current market condition.

What is actual cash value of a camper? ›

Actual Cash Value: This is the most basic level of protection and pays out a fair market value based on what the RV was deemed worth immediately before the event, so depreciation is taken into account. All else being equal, ACV offers the least amount of coverage, with the lowest premiums.

Brand-new RVs start losing value as soon as they're driven off the lot and continue to lose value throughout the first year rapidly.

However, your ability to transfer an RV loan to another person depends on your loan contract. Even if your lender allows you to transfer ownership of the RV, the buyer must meet the qualification requirements. The new RV owner must have a decent credit score and a reliable source of income.

If your rig is operable, a safer alternative to giving out your home address to show it is to meet in a safe public location. Mall parking lots offer a haven where there are typically many people and perhaps even surveillance cameras. Scammers and troublemakers are less likely to hassle you in the public's eye.

A bill of sale if the trailer weighs 4,000 pounds or less and was never registered in any state or if it was only registered in Texas. Form 130-U. Government-issued photo identification, such as driver's license, passport or military card. $33 title application fee.

Sell Your Travel Trailer

If you're upside down in your RV loan (i.e., owe more than the camper's worth), it gets a little more complicated. Also, you can't sell an RV with a lien against it. The law requires that you pay off your loan before selling the RV; otherwise, you won't be able to transfer its title.