| Unlike the guides for automobiles which are | | | | offer if you are buying, up or down according |
| based on analyses of actual car prices, the | | | | to the condition of the RV. |
| Blue Book and NADA guides are based primarily | | | | |
| on a percentage of the manufacturer's | | | | You can increase the value of your motor home |
| suggested retail price (M.S.R.P.). These | | | | by sprucing it up. Add new curtains, makes |
| guides may be nowhere near the actual current | | | | sure it is spotless and update appliances. |
| resale value. | | | | These simple maneuvers can add hundreds to |
| | | | your selling price. |
| The guides include many options in the | | | | |
| M.S.R.P. so it is hard to know which, if any, | | | | There are many variables in motor homes to be |
| options you should include. This makes it | | | | considered. Is it a towable or motorized? How |
| easy for options to be charged twice. | | | | many can it sleep? What appliances are |
| | | | included? What does the maintenance record |
| A better way to find the resale value of RV's | | | | tell you? |
| is to look at other mobile homes of the same | | | | |
| class, make and model. Check for similar | | | | If you have a late model motor home to sell, |
| amenities and base your price on that. | | | | you may want to have an appraisal done to |
| | | | insure that you bet the best price possible. |
| If you are looking to buy a used RV, these | | | | Some large RV dealers provide this service |
| comparisons can help you determine if the | | | | and will even broker a deal for you for a |
| price quoted to you is a fair and reasonable | | | | small fee. |
| price. | | | | |
| | | | The type of RV you want to sell or buy also |
| Motor home RV values should be based on | | | | has an influence on your profit or cost. |
| actual selling prices of similar mobile | | | | Obviously, a luxury motor coach will garner a |
| homes, taking into consideration factors like | | | | larger selling price than a travel trailer or |
| age and overall condition. Are there dents or | | | | pop-up camper. |
| leaks? Has the unit been properly maintained | | | | |
| on a regular basis? Do all of the appliances | | | | As a potential buyer you need to just decide |
| work? | | | | how much you can spend for an RV, what type |
| | | | of motor home you want and what amenities you |
| If this is a motorized rig, what is the | | | | consider necessary, than with all of this in |
| mileage? Is it above or below the average? | | | | mind start looking around. |
| Does it run well for the mileage? | | | | |
| | | | There are dozens of online sites you can |
| Check all accessories that came with or were | | | | browse and check out the class of mobile home |
| added, such as the air conditioner, satellite | | | | you want. Many of these sites have interior |
| dishes, back up mirrors, awnings, solar | | | | and exterior pictures along with a list of |
| panels and kitchen appliances. Does it all | | | | amenities. |
| work? | | | | |
| | | | Of course you will want to find a dealer in |
| If you are selling your rig, making sure all | | | | your area so that you can physically inspect |
| of these items are in good condition can | | | | the used rig yourself before you buy. Ask to |
| greatly increase your selling price. | | | | see the maintenance record if available. If |
| | | | you are buying from a dealer ask about a |
| Use the Blue Book and NADA values as a | | | | warranty. |
| starting point and then adjust your price, or | | | | |