I was just curious if anyone has ever donated an RV? We are interested in getting rid of the HTT in my signature quickly and thought donation would work. We've tried to sell it for several months. We've had tons of interest, but no buyers. It's amazing how many folks are interested and setup appointments to view it and then never show up.Is there one service that is better than others? We were looking at Cars For US Troops. I couldn't think of a more worth charity, but I am not familiar with them other than their web site.Thanks,-Michael

The Salvation Army, Goodwill Industries, National Public Broadcasting, and a myriad of other organizations would be happy to receive your donation. You'd also get a charitable donation tax break.Try googling for organizations in your area.

I know my daughter would love to have it. Single mom with 3 children that love camping. PM me if this would be an option.

Keep in mind that if you donate it to claim the tax deduction, you are only talking 15%-30% of what you sell it for as the deduction. and the IRS will be skeptical if you value it too highly. advertise it on Craig's list as little more than that and it should sell.bumpy

I am not from the States, but I love the Troops idea. If you don't need the money from the sale, I think any help our troops, your troops get, in any form is great.

Is this your TT? I can't imagine why you can't sell this. Put it on Craigs List as suggested. Where have you tried advertising?

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Francesca_Knowl
Explorer
Jun 16, 2014
am1958 wrote:
As a bit of an aside, one wonders why the OP is bothered by being treated "unfairly" by Craigslist yet s/he is expecting something better from the IRS...

:h
mgirardo
Explorer
Jun 17, 2014
am1958 wrote:
As a bit of an aside, one wonders why the OP is bothered by being treated "unfairly" by Craigslist yet s/he is expecting something better from the IRS...

I'm not sure I follow you. When did I mention I was treated unfairly by Craigslist? Never once did I mention I wanted to donate to get a tax write-off. Please show me where I said either of those things. None of my posts have been edited to remove any mention of either subject.

Actually, if you look at my post from 6/15/14 at 7:12 pm, you will see I specifically posted "I don't really care about a deduction since I knew we wouldn't be able to deduct much of it. I was just interested in helping someone that could benefit from the trailer, not from the proceeds of selling the trailer."

-Michael
mlts22
Explorer
Jun 17, 2014
Were I in this case, I'd probably go to a place like PPL or another large used RV seller that has a high turnover, price it to move, plus the 10% commission and the $500 detailing option (so the rig looks clean), and forget about it. If it doesn't move in a certain time period, drop the price by $500-$1000, rinse, repeat.

The reason why I like using a dealer is that they handle the paperwork. Yes, definitely less money in my pocket, but less aggravation and interruptions.
Bumpyroad
Explorer
Jun 17, 2014
they haven't been able to sell it for months and you want them to dump $500 into it for detailing? drop the price $500-2000 instead.
bumpy
2012Coleman
Explorer II
Jun 17, 2014
mgirardo wrote:
am1958 wrote:
As a bit of an aside, one wonders why the OP is bothered by being treated "unfairly" by Craigslist yet s/he is expecting something better from the IRS...

I'm not sure I follow you. When did I mention I was treated unfairly by Craigslist? Never once did I mention I wanted to donate to get a tax write-off. Please show me where I said either of those things. None of my posts have been edited to remove any mention of either subject.

Actually, if you look at my post from 6/15/14 at 7:12 pm, you will see I specifically posted "I don't really care about a deduction since I knew we wouldn't be able to deduct much of it. I was just interested in helping someone that could benefit from the trailer, not from the proceeds of selling the trailer."

-Michael
She is correct - shame on you - and all the bandwagon jumpers.
Francesca_Knowl
Explorer
Jun 17, 2014
Sorta confused about who you're shaming there, 2012Coleman...the O.P.'s reply seems correct to me, but since his name is Michael I'm assuming he's a "he"-?
mgirardo
Explorer
Jun 17, 2014
Thanks Francesca, yes I'm a he :)

-Michael

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