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