Buying a New 2016 trailer in 2019. What’s it worth?

Check the tire age. You may be buying new tires in the not too distant future.

Hooterville wrote:


what it is really worth

For any towed RV, just approach a dealer with the same hypothetical rig and ask them how much they will give you for trade-in value.

People are often quite surprised at how little value there is in towed RV's, and how much they depreciate.

When ours was less than 6 months old, we were not able to obtain a trade-in number more than 1/3 of our original purchase price when we were considering buying another model.

I think your approach using NADA value is pretty valid.
But at the same time you have to figure out what comparable used trailers are selling for and how much it's worth to You.
You could reasonably expect to find a few year old trailer that was stored under cover or roof that has less wear n tear from the weather, and you could find one like new inside but maybe some wear n tear that is non existent in a new unit.
Bottom line sooner or later they'll find a buyer and/or come down enough on the price to sell it. Take a swing at it. It's fall and camping season is basically over so if they're smart enough to figure out they'll likely sit on it until next year they may make you a screaming deal on it.

I know of an RV dealer that probably still has a brand new 2015 toyhauler in the lot. They want more than I can get a new version for at a different dealer.

I have no idea what the Canadian laws are, but you would be very wise to get in writing from the manufacturer whatever warranty they will honor.

Speaking as a consumer and not an attorney, I would put a lot of focus on the tires. Sitting for 4 years may have put them at the end of their life.

all great advice. I,d wonder why it sat this long????

After a complete roof and appliance inspection, $38.5.

As the above have stated, but to ask, and demand in writing, an affirmation of the unit being sold "AS NEW" in 2019 for warranty purposes. It may turn out to be valueless, but it may also be invaluable since the trailer is already 4 years old.

It may be never owned but it has been out in weather for 4 years! Look for water intrusion and cracked caulking. 50% is generous.

approach him just the same way you posted. IMO your logic is correct.