| If you are an RV owner and looking to sell your RV, | | | | - Current Interior Condition: Do all appliances and |
| you will probably need to know just what it is worth | | | | facilities within the RV function properly? Are there |
| before you know how much you are willing to take for | | | | any problems? Does the interior show any signs of |
| it. The best place for you to turn is to the trusty blue | | | | wear and tear? |
| book. This book is like the bible of RV values. Surely, | | | | - Model |
| you have heard of the blue book for cars, well this is | | | | - Make |
| relatively the same, but for the big RVs. | | | | - Year |
| How Is the Blue Book Value Calculated? | | | | It is always possible to get the most out of your RV, |
| The RV blue book value takes a lot of different | | | | match the blue book value if you find the right buyer, |
| conditions into consideration. First, it will consider the | | | | and make any necessary adjustments to ensure that |
| average price asked by dealers for that specific | | | | the RV is in top condition inside and out. |
| make, model, and year. | | | | Where can I Find Current Blue Book Values? |
| Depending on which blue book you choose to use, you | | | | There are several blue book value guides available for |
| may be provided various values, such as retail, private | | | | your use. However, one of the most popular is the |
| party, and trade-in. The retail price will include profit, | | | | Kelley Blue Book. This book has been used by dealers |
| advertisement, commission, and other amounts that | | | | and private sellers for many years. What is great |
| may be associated with doing business. Typically, retail | | | | about the Kelly Blue Book is that they offer both a |
| value is used for selling the RV to a dealer. | | | | hard copy of the book, as well as an online version |
| Private party will give the value that someone might | | | | that is updated weekly. The actual book is updated |
| consider when selling to another person that is not a | | | | several times per year. |
| professional dealer. This value assumes that the RV is | | | | Another great blue book guide is the N.A.D.A. |
| in top condition and meets all standards that it originally | | | | Recreation Vehicle Appraisal Guide. This guide, |
| came with. Of course, there are many things to be | | | | provided by the National Automobile Dealers |
| considered when determining your selling price. | | | | Association (N.A.D.A.) offers a wide range of prices |
| Some things to consider, include: | | | | that includes suggested listing, retail, and wholesale. This |
| - Current Body Condition : Is there any rust, dents, | | | | guide is updated three times yearly. |
| dings, or weather related signs? | | | | Knowing the blue book value of your RV can help you |
| - Current Mechanical Condition: Does the RV run in top | | | | get a great starting point when you are looking to sell |
| shape? Have you kept up on routine maintenance? Is | | | | your recreation vehicle. |
| there anything missing or not working? | | | | |