RV Consignment
If you have a camper that you no longer use or want to upgrade to a newer or bigger model, the best option to sell it fast is RV consignment. Selling your RV can be stressful and time-consuming if you tackle it on your own, especially if you’ve never done it before. You’ll be responsible for advertising the sale, vetting buyers, negotiating the price, and completing all the necessary paperwork for title transfer, registration, financing, and insurance. Luckily, RV consignment is an easy way to avoid all this and you still get the best value for your used trailer.
At The Outpost RV, we’re here to guide you through the process by compiling some tips to help you sell your RV. For more information or to explore our inventory, visit our dealership in Middlebury, Indiana!
What is RV Consignment?
Consignment is basically an arrangement in which you give control of something to a third-party consignee who agrees to sell it in exchange for a fee. When you consign your RV, it means you’re handing over your rig to a dealer to sell it while you still retain ownership for the time being. The dealership will take care of everything, from promotions to paperwork, and even tune-ups and repairs to make sure your vehicle is in tip-top shape and you get the best deal.
Benefits
Consigning your RV is a big commitment and you might be wary of giving your vehicle to someone else. You’ll want to ensure that you’ve done your research well before making any major decisions. One of the greatest benefits of consignment is that your RV is likely to sell faster.
When you’re searching for potential customers on your own, you’ll be competing against bigger dealerships and it could take you a long time to complete the sale. If you hand over your RV to reliable professionals, they’ll do all the heavy lifting finding the right buyer at a price you and the dealer both agree upon. There’s also the possibility that the dealer might already have a customer who is looking for a used camper. Most used RVs that aren’t purchased right away are sold within a few weeks or months.
Things You Ought to Know
RV consignment isn’t a complicated process, however, when this kind of money exchange is involved, it’s important to do some work on your end. The first thing you need to consider is payment. All RV consignment dealers charge a certain fee, which is usually a fixed commission or a percentage based on the final selling price.
Before you start negotiating with the dealer, make sure you do some research so you know what the going rate is for an RV similar to yours. Consignment prices and fees can vary by model as well as by dealer. Get all the information about how the dealer you’re working with collects their fees. If they provide additional services such as detailing, you’ll have to pay more.
Another important consideration is consignment insurance. Just because your RV won’t be in use for some time doesn’t mean you don’t need insurance. It’s a good thing to have consignment insurance because you never know if something might happen to the RV while it’s on a dealer’s lot or if an accident happens during a test drive. If you already have insurance, remember to check to see if the vehicle is covered while it’s in consignment. If the policy doesn’t include consignment, you’ll end up footing the bill.
RV consignment is a great option if you want to avoid the hassle of managing the sale yourself. The dealer will sell your RV for you and you’ll be able to leverage their resources and experience to get the best value for your coach. For more information or if you’re interested in browsing our trade-in offers, drop by The Outpost RV today! Our staff of knowledgeable and courteous professionals are ready to answer all your questions. We’re proud to serve our hometown of Middlebury, Indiana, as well as our friends in Kalamazoo, Michigan.