Finding accurate RV values is important to many RV owners. You may find yourself asking, “What’s my RV worth?” And you may need your RV’s value if you want to sell or trade in to upgrade or downsize. But you might also want to check how much an RV is worth when shopping for used RVs, as they can help you compare pricing to find the best deal possible.
How Do I Find The Value of A Used RV?
Several RV valuation tools help you find an estimated RV value by VIN or by using the RV’s year, make, and model. Many know Kelley Blue Book as a trusted resource for automobile valuation, but you won’t find KBB RV values on that site. Instead, you’ll need a tool like Good Sam’s RV Value Calculator or the NADA RV Value website.
Although NADA RV values can be useful, here are a few advantages of using the Good Sam RV Valuator Tool:
- Made specifically for the RV industry
- Pulls from the largest proprietary RV dataset
- Incorporates real-time local marketplace demand trends
- Accesses new and used wholesale and retail RV pricing
- Accounts for unique, vintage, and customized RVs
- Is an easy-to-use, ad-free platform
- Connects you with an RV specialist to help facilitate your RV sale, trade-in, insurance request, or general inquiry.
What Is My RV Trade-In Value?
The Good Sam RV Valuator is arguably the industry’s best tool for finding a camper’s trade-in value. Not only is it easy to submit your information, but you’ll be contacted directly by an RV specialist with advice on your next steps and how to prepare your camper for its trade-in appraisal.
To begin the process, you’ll need:
RV Information
- Year
- Make
- Model
- Trim
- Condition
You’ll also select its condition (Excellent, Good, Average, or Fair) and answer Yes or No to a series of questions. Finally, you’ll select the nature of your inquiry which, in this case, would be Trading My RV.
Personal Information
- First and Last Name
- Email Address
- Phone Number
- Zip Code
After entering that information, you may be asked to provide additional details, such as completing a quick self-inspection to showcase more about your RV’s condition. Shortly thereafter, an RV sales specialist will contact you with an official offer that remains good for 7 days. You can then easily arrange for drop-off or pick-up and choose to get paid directly or put your trade in value toward your next dream camper!
How To Find NADA RV Values
The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has represented new car dealers for over 100 years. Their primary focus is the automobile industry, but you can find used RV values through the NADA RV Value website.
NADA RV values include a suggested list price, a low retail price, and an average retail price. One advantage this site offers is the ability to research base RV pricing or input features and options across various categories for a more accurate valuation.
When you arrive, you’ll find a Get A Value link for consumers. Follow that link, which will actually take you to the JD Power RV value website. From there, these are the required steps:
- Select RVs from the header to ensure you’re searching the proper database
- Select your RV type
- Choose from the dropdown of the Top 50 manufacturers or their complete dropdown of all RV manufacturers
- Input the make and year
- Enter your zip code
- Select RV options or choose to see Base Pricing
If you choose Base Pricing, you’ll be shown the suggested RV list price, low retail price, and average retail price. If you select RV options, you’ll see an itemized list with those three prices and how your chosen options impact the suggested NADA RV value for your used RV.
While the pricing information can be quite useful, the main disadvantage of searching NADA RV values is the user experience. From landing on the NADA RV value website, you’ll navigate options on seven different screens before you have an idea of what the RV in question is worth. In contrast, the Good Sam RV Valuator requires three simple steps and a friendlier user experience.
If you’re preparing for buying a used RV, selling, or trading in, here are a few more additional resources:
- How To Sell a Used RV
- What To Look For When Buying a Used Camper
- Where Can I Trade In My RV?
Do you have any questions about how to find out what your RV is worth? Let us know in the comments below.
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