How big a pain to sell a 17 year old Alpha Gold?

Thanks all, I appreciate the comments.

I had also looked on the NADA site and the price there says $12K to $15K. One of the local dealers I spoke to who does consignment also said that is what he would ask for it (depending on condition once he saw it). On the plus side for consignment, it gets the 5er off the RV parks lot quickly which saves the MIL space rental fees or a storage fee.

My MIL will be talking to the park people this week to see what they allow or would support in regards to posting a for sale sign on it and on their bulletin board.

I certainly want to get as much as we can for the rig so she can have that money for future needs. However, my experience with selling cars & trucks as a private sale is you get a lot of looky Lous' and of course there is always the risk of somebody trying to beat the system with bad checks/credit. Maybe selling RV's is a bit different (I've sold a few of our travel trailers in the past and that went moderately well).

Talk to the park and see if they would consider showing the rig to buyers for a commission. If not, does your mother have friends at the park that would be willing to take on that task? Get it cleaned up as much as possible. Price it right and it will sell. Remember every single rig you see on the internet is not sold, so figure on getting less than the comparable rigs' asking prices.

Great advice above about selling it in the park - put a for sale sign on it, then post it on the bulletin board in a community area.

Look up it's value here: NADA Guides

If all else fails, put it in Craigslist - lots of people looking for used units there - but since it has sat for a while, the tires at least will need to be replaced - and who knows what else needs to be done prior to towing it. Best bet is to try to sell it to someone who isn't going to move it.

You didn't say if she owned the lot it is on - most likely rents it. Talk to the management. Maybe they can help out - you never know.

Good luck

From what I've read over the past 20 years on RV Forums, people who sell their RVs using a consignment dealer have a love hate relationship. Some have been happy and felt it was worth it. Others were very unhappy with the experience.
I'd say if it was in excellent condition a consignment dealer is the way to go. With it being in fair condition, I'm guessing the price will be so low you'll see little or no profit if the dealer sells it.

One thing for sure is to get the dealer to provide a written marketing plan; what are they going to do to sell the unit.

I know your MIL probably could use the money if the unit sells but you may consider donating it.

Or advertise it in the current park, maybe someone has been admiring it and wants to move up from what they have.

What's the value of the 5er to begin with?