Determining when to trade in?

[SilverArrowPro]

I was always told after 2 years and before 7. A value thing for financing

[CaptnJohn]

I always buy new. I have had them as long as 5 years and as little as 4 months. Most often we are at about 3 1/2 years and a new one is brought home.

[Jim Barb]

My understanding and info. regarding RV values are; 12% depreciation off the new purchase lot, 6% per year thereafter and at the 7th year financing for those to repurchase that 7 year old unit is very difficult.

[elchilero53]

If it works for you, keep it. Depreciation on personal property (trailers & motor vehicles) is scary; look at the depreciation schedule for a 7-year property (like a travel trailer). No wonder you cannot get a loan after 7 years.

[mtnlvr]

I purchased my 2014 Solera from an internet wholesaler and saved nearly 40% off the retail price. While toying with the idea of selling it, I see that it is still worth my purchase price three years later. What holds me back is having to pay California sales tax and registration again and then starting over with the time consuming modifications that I had done.

[Cowracer]

When to sell/trade?

When it no longer meets your requirements or expectations as a camper.

Where?

Depends. if you are worried about speed (or taking a long time to sell) trade in to the dealer knowing you are going to take a hit on price. If you want to maximize selling price, sell it yourself, knowing it may take some time to do so.

Tim