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#657178 - 12/26/06 07:03 PM How do you get rid of an RV?
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We bought a brand new RV in 2005, and now that we are trying to sell it, we are finding out that it's nearly impossible. We are upside down on any kind of trade in deal, we've put it out in town on display (teenagers broke into it and sprayed the fire extinguisher EVERYWHERE), we've put ads in the paper (people hear the price and aren't interested anymore). We are at our wits end. Any ideas? Anyone been in a similar situation?
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#657190 - 12/26/06 07:12 PM Re: How do you get rid of an RV? Just Peachy
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Could you put it up on eBay? That's where I'd start out.
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#657200 - 12/26/06 07:16 PM Re: How do you get rid of an RV? Bacon Boy
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We could try that, but the whole "upside down" on the sale value thing is what worries me.
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#657228 - 12/26/06 07:38 PM Re: How do you get rid of an RV? Just Peachy
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If you can, I would put it in storage until around March or April. Your best bet to sell it is around the spring of the year when people start thinking about camping, plus right now is not a good time of the year for automobile sales (i.e. holiday expenses) unless you are looking for a good deal. Unfortunately, like cars, an RV will depreciate a lot in the first two years so you will probably end up taking a loss, you will just want to minimize it. Watch the loan rates. Lower loan rates might help your chances.

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#657372 - 12/26/06 09:36 PM Re: How do you get rid of an RV? BotV#6
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Thanks! Sounds like good advice!
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#657407 - 12/26/06 10:20 PM Re: How do you get rid of an RV? Just Peachy
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Is it insured? Might I suggest Yosemite and forgetting to set the parking brake?

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#657412 - 12/26/06 10:25 PM Re: How do you get rid of an RV? XODUS
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LOL! We joke about stuff like that all the time! We're too chicken to do it though.
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#657493 - 12/27/06 06:17 AM Re: How do you get rid of an RV? Just Peachy
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Until gas prices go down more you may be stuck with it for a while.
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#657533 - 12/27/06 01:44 PM Re: How do you get rid of an RV? CRAatBOK
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Pulling people out of the ditc...
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#657580 - 12/27/06 02:45 PM Re: How do you get rid of an RV? HappyGilmore
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ARLady...take it to an RV show (yea...they have them) and try and sell it there...

Or...take it to a NASCAR race, people always looking for RVs there...

Last resort...like happy said...matches...

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#657628 - 12/27/06 03:37 PM Re: How do you get rid of an RV? CRAatBOK
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Originally Posted By: KCGeoQueen
Until gas prices go down more you may be stuck with it for a while.


is gas high still in KC? it's $2.09 here and I am sure that's as low as it will ever be again.

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#657645 - 12/27/06 03:55 PM Re: How do you get rid of an RV? XODUS
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With Bowl games going on, you might want to consider taking it to the parking lot there.
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#657661 - 12/27/06 04:03 PM Re: How do you get rid of an RV? Nascar
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Is there a campground nearby that provides RV rentals that would possibly buy it from you? I know there was a time I went to Myrtle Beach with friends who owned an RV and we were able to rent one at the campground for our own use....
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#657667 - 12/27/06 04:05 PM Re: How do you get rid of an RV? Nascar
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Originally Posted By: Nascar
With Bowl games going on, you might want to consider taking it to the parking lot there.


I agree, also, other large athletic events, RV clubs (yes, they exist), AARP mag, AAA Travel and Leisure mag, advertise at retirement resorts, advert at large church bulletin boards, work bulletin board... I would do an internet search on RV to find RV clubs. Or how about trying to sell through an RV dealer? - Even if you lose money, at least you would get it sold. You could enhance it some way, perhaps, to increase the value...
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#657701 - 12/27/06 04:21 PM Re: How do you get rid of an RV? Seeker
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#657725 - 12/27/06 04:34 PM Re: How do you get rid of an RV? #Just Jay
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I am all about E-Bay. My Mom actually bought a jeep on there and my BF sold a vette on e-bay. My best friend Ben sold a ford explorer on there too. I think it's a good idea to list it on there. You can put a reserve price on it so it will make at least what you want if it sells.
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#658152 - 12/27/06 11:46 PM Re: How do you get rid of an RV? Lip Gloss
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You could always use RV poison.
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#658181 - 12/28/06 06:48 AM Re: How do you get rid of an RV? *BUSTER*
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Gas is $2.06 here but when filling an RV, that can add up fast.
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#658556 - 12/28/06 07:25 PM Re: How do you get rid of an RV? Bacon Boy
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Originally Posted By: Bacon Boy
Could you put it up on eBay? That's where I'd start out.


I bet some nice person from Nigeria will be interested in it. They seem to be able to send huge cashiers checks to you along with cashing instructions. Good luck!!

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#658826 - 12/29/06 01:41 AM Re: How do you get rid of an RV? Imagine
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We had a boat that we wanted to sell and put it online at traderonline.com (I think). I think that they sell all sorts of vehicles. There is also a publication called autotrader that I think sells RV's. But the internet is a good suggestion.

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#659131 - 12/29/06 05:54 PM Re: How do you get rid of an RV? tahdah
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There are some pretty steep hills in NW Arkansas. Maybe you just happen to be sight seeing and forget to set the brake????
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#659252 - 12/29/06 07:34 PM Re: How do you get rid of an RV? CRAatBOK
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LOL, we have contacted the dealer we bought it from to inquire about a possible trade in for a smaller pull-behind trailer. At least the payments will be lower.
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