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What’s my RV worth? A real answer, not a calculator.
Tell us about your RV. A specialist checks what comparable RVs sold for recently and calls you back with a real price range. No instant quote, no automated guess, no obligation.
- Based on real comparable sales, not a book value
- Free, with no obligation to list
- Tells you where you stand if you still owe money
- Usually back to you same or next business day
How much is my RV worth?
A used RV’s value is determined primarily by six factors: model year and class, condition (especially roof and water intrusion history), floorplan, mileage or engine hours on a motorhome, options such as solar and auto-leveling, and what comparable RVs closed at in the last 60 days.
As a rough guide, RVs lose roughly 20-25% of value in the first year and retain about 45-55% of original MSRP at five years. The spread by class is wide. Class B camper vans hold the most value, Class A gas motorhomes the least. What similar RVs are currently listed at is a poor guide, because asking prices reflect what sellers hope for, not what buyers paid.
What Your RV Is Worth
Six things move the number, and they are not weighted the way most owners assume.
Year and class
The starting point, and the one thing you cannot change. Depreciation is front-loaded and varies enormously by class. A five-year-old camper van and a five-year-old Class A gas motorhome are in completely different positions.
Condition
Specifically water intrusion, roof condition, and tire age. These are the first things any inspector checks and the fastest way to lose thousands. Documented recent service is worth real money.
Floorplan
Underrated by owners, decisive for buyers. Two RVs of the same year can differ by thousands on layout alone. Bunkhouses, rear kitchens, and outdoor kitchens each have their own demand.
Mileage and hours
On a motorhome, chassis miles and generator hours both matter. Unusually low mileage can hurt, because buyers correctly assume seals dried out and fluids sat.
Options and upgrades
Solar, lithium, auto-leveling, four-season packages, and four-wheel drive carry genuine premiums. Cosmetic personalization generally does not, and can narrow your buyer pool.
Current market and timing
What comparable RVs closed at in the last 60 days matters far more than what they are listed at now. Asking prices tell you what sellers hope for. Closed sales tell you what buyers paid.
Depreciation by Class
The spread between the best and worst value retention in this market is wide enough to change what you should do. A Class B camper van and a Class A gas motorhome bought the same year are in very different financial positions today.
These are class averages against original MSRP. They tell you the shape of the curve, not your number.
Value ranges are modeled estimates derived from original MSRP and published depreciation curves for this RV class. They are directional guidance, not a valuation of your RV, which depends on condition, mileage, options, and local demand.
Value retained at 5 years
| Class | Year 1 | Year 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Class B Camper Van | 86% | 69% |
| Class A Diesel Pusher | 85% | 56% |
| Pop-Up Camper | 83% | 54% |
| Class C Motorhome | 80% | 51% |
| Fifth Wheel | 81% | 51% |
| Travel Trailer | 81% | 50% |
| Toy Hauler | 80% | 49% |
| Class A Gas Motorhome | 75% | 46% |
Why No Instant Offer
Plenty of sites will hand you a number in ten seconds. It is a good hook and a bad answer.
An automated valuation works from year, make, model, and mileage, because that is all a form can collect reliably. It cannot see that your roof was resealed in March, that your floorplan is the one everyone wants, that your tires date to 2019, or that three RVs exactly like yours just sold in your region for 12% under book. Those are the things that decide your number.
There is also a quieter problem with instant numbers: once one exists, it becomes the anchor for every conversation that follows. If it came in high, it sets you up for disappointment. If it came in low, it costs you money. Either way it was generated by something that never looked at your RV.
So we do it the slower way. A specialist looks at recent comparable sales for your year, model, and floorplan, factors in condition and location, and tells you a real range, including telling you that you owe more than it is worth if that is where you are.
Any value range discussed is an estimate based on comparable sales and market conditions. It is not an appraisal, an offer to purchase, or a guarantee of sale price.
What We’ll Ask About Your RV
These are the questions a specialist asks first. Have them handy and the call goes faster. None of them rule you out. They just get priced in.
Condition
Exterior condition
Paint, decals, fiberglass, and the roof are the first things a buyer sees.
Interior condition
Upholstery, flooring, and cabinets decide whether a buyer pictures themselves in it.
Has anyone smoked in it?
Smoke odor is hard to remove, and buyers notice it the moment they step inside.
Have pets traveled in it?
Plenty of buyers ask, and some have allergies. It is better said up front.
Tires and systems
MileageMotorhomes
On a motorhome, chassis miles matter alongside the maintenance records.
How old are the tires?
RV tires usually age out before the tread wears down, and buyers check the date code.
Is there a generator?
A working generator adds value. One that does not run becomes a deduction.
Do the slide-outs work?
Slide-out repairs are expensive, so buyers test every one.
History
Any leaks or water damage?
Water damage is the most expensive problem an RV can have. Knowing early avoids a surprise at inspection.
Any lamination issues?
Delamination is costly to repair and lowers value, so it has to be priced in.
When was it last serviced?
A recent service record is one of the strongest things you can hand a buyer.
Roughly how much do you owe?If you have a loan
It tells us whether a sale puts money in your pocket or leaves a balance to cover, before anything is listed.
Anything else we should know?
Solar, lithium batteries, new tires, or a fresh roof seal all add value.
Common questions
- Why don't you show an instant number?
- Because an instant number would be wrong in a way that costs you money. A calculator does not know whether your roof was resealed last spring, whether your floorplan is the one buyers want, whether your tires are aged out, or what RVs like yours closed at in the last 60 days. It produces a plausible-looking figure that gets used as an anchor against you later. We would rather take a day and give you something real.
- Is this the same as a NADA or J.D. Power value?
- No. Published guide values are a useful reference and lenders use them, but they are book values. They lag the market and they cannot see your RV. In a fast-moving market they land well off in either direction. Ours is based on what comparable RVs sold for recently.
- Does this cost anything?
- No. No charge, and no obligation to list. If the number is not what you hoped and you decide to keep it or sell it yourself, that is a fine outcome.
- What do I need to have ready?
- Year, make, model, and rough condition are enough to start. The specialist will then ask about exterior and interior condition, smoking and pets, tire age, the generator, leaks or delamination, when it was last serviced, and your payoff if you have a loan. Knowing those answers sharpens the range and shortens the call.
- What if I owe more than it's worth?
- You will not be the first person that week. Knowing the gap before you list is the whole point, because it decides whether consignment, a trade-in, or holding another season costs you least. We will show you the math either way.
See what your RV is worth
Tell us about your RV. A specialist checks what RVs like yours sold for recently and calls you back with a real price range.
Monday-Saturday, 8am-7pm Central
Any value range discussed is an estimate based on comparable sales and market conditions. It is not an appraisal, an offer to purchase, or a guarantee of sale price.