Determine Motor Home Pricing and Other Tools
Motor Home Prices
How to Determine Motor Home Prices
Motor home Prices can be determined using a variety of tools. PPL believes that using prices from actual motor home sales is an essential part of accurate pricing. For more information, click on the topics below.
Blue Books
Please note the following about recreational vehicle guides as compared to automobile guides:
· Book values for autos are set by analyzing a vast amount of actual used car sales data.
· Used RV values published in books are mostly determined by taking a percent of the original MSRP and are; therefore, not very accurate. If you are not careful, many options may be counted twice because they are already included in the original manufacturer’s suggested retail. PPL does not recommend relying only on price guides.
Because of the difficulty of using and inaccuracy of the price guides for RVs, PPL suggests that you call us about the value of the RV you are selling. None-the-less, we will be happy to look up a book value for you at no charge or obligation. However, we believe that PPL's appraisals are the most accurate means of determining the Fair Market Value of your RV. Please call to discuss the value of your RV. |
Compare with Prices of Other RVs for Sale
You may want to compare your vehicle with similar vehicles for sale. Searching through online advertising for comparable vehicles is one way of doing this. Sites that advertise a large number of vehicles for sale are listed below. Please note that advertised prices may be considerably above or below the correct selling price. · Used RVs For Sale at PPL - Large selection of consigned vehicles for sale. |
Free Appraisals
Many RVers take advantage of PPL's Free Appraisal when they list their unit for sale at PPL's huge 15-acre recreational vehicle consignment center. PPL is the Largest RV Consignment Dealer in the USA selling over 5,029 RVs in the last 2 years. To learn everything you need to know about selling your RV, view this PPL Video or go to sell your RV Quick and Easy.
Price Guides for Recreational Vehicles
Please note the following about RV price guides as compared to automobile price guides:
· Auto price guides analyze a vast amount of actual used car sales data to arrive at book prices.
· Guide prices for used RVs are mostly determined by taking a percent of the manufacturer’s suggested retail price. This makes guides inaccurate. If you are not careful, many options will be double counted because they are already included in the original manufacturer’s suggested retail. PPL does not recommend relying solely on book values.
Price guides for RVs are difficult to use and not very accurate. For this reason, PPL would prefer that you call us to discuss the value of your RV that you are selling. None the less, we will be happy to look up book values for you free of charge. However, PPL's appraisals based on actual market prices have proven to be more accurate. Please call 1-800-755-4775 to discuss the value of the recreational vehicle you are selling.
Actual Selling Prices
PPL believes that the best indication of the Fair Market Value are actual RV selling prices. PPL has sold over 5,029 consigned recreational vehicles in the last 2 years. Although PPL subscribes to Kelley RV Blue Books, they are only one of the resources used to price listed units. Click on the type of vehicle to see a list with date sold and price sold.
· Class C (Mini) & Class B (Vans) Motor Homes
We believe that PPL's free professional appraisal, using experience that comes from being the Consignment Specialist since 1972, is the best way to price your unit. Check out our Free Appraisals & Consignment Program.
Factors to Consider in Pricing Your Unit
Important factors that affect your value include:
· Overall condition: Does it have any water leaks, discoloration, dents or other structural imperfections? Has it been well maintained, or does it show a lot wear and tear?
· Mileage: Is the mileage average and does it run as expected for similar motorized RVs?
· Accessories: such as levelers, awnings, TV satellite antennas, solar panels, backup cameras, etc. Keep in mind many of these items are included in pricing guides since they are included in the manufacturer's MSRP.
