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lacofdfireman's avatar
Feb 19, 2017

NADA values for used Fifth Wheels

I'm in the market for a Fifth Wheel and from what I'm seeing so far either people are mighty proud of their Fifth Wheels or they seem to hold their value really well. Most that I look at are priced above NADA value. I've inquired on a few and when I tell them they are priced above value they say then move along. That's what I'm asking for it and don't make me these silly offers. So I've always been taught that when you book a vehicle the only extras you can add on when getting a used value are extras. People are adding in there A/C units, furnaces, refrigerators, slides, awnings, gel coat exteriors etc when they are already included in the book price. So basically they are adding them in twice making their values sometimes up to $10k higher than it should be. It even says in the fine print when you book out an RV that you do not include any items that come standard on the RV when purchase. The things I mentioned above are standard items.

Am I wrong for pointing this out to sellers? And why are people paying over book value for these units? Just curious. What are your thoughts on used RV values.
  • donn0128 wrote:
    Fivers, especially ones in top shape do command a premium. Exactly what and how much are you looking at?


    We are looking at units 2014 and newer and under $35k. This will be a recreational RV not a full time rig. I still have 10 years before retirement so no reason to go big yet. We realize at the price range we are looking at lower end units but I'd almost rather buy a lower end unit New than pay a premium for an older mid priced unit.
  • Fivers, especially ones in top shape do command a premium. Exactly what and how much are you looking at?
  • It's only worth what someone will pay for it. Just keep looking
  • A "good" price is when both buyer and seller think they got a good deal, no matter NADA.