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rerod
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May 03, 2019

TT depreciation per year according to kbb? Cargo trailers

I'm trying to establish some guide lines for myself when making offers on enclosed trailers. I want to convert one into a Toyhauler.

Does anyone know what percent TT's depreciate per year according to Kbb?

It's crazy how much money people are asking for 10 year old cargo trailers in my area and I'd like to justify my lower offer somehow.

Thanks
  • wanderingbob wrote:
    Around here you can buy a new trailer as cheap as a used one ! Google all the trailer manufacture firms in Fitzgerald , Georgia . Several sell 16 foot tandem for less than $3,500 .
    I don't know why but the lowest price for new cargo trailers seems to be in Georgia by a large margin.
  • Around here you can buy a new trailer as cheap as a used one ! Google all the trailer manufacture firms in Fitzgerald , Georgia . Several sell 16 foot tandem for less than $3,500 .
  • I have owned several enclosed trailers that I've used to haul snowmobiles, but are capable for many uses. They hold value much more than TT campers. My 7x23 enclosed that I have now, could easily be made into a toy hauler camper. It is all aluminum, including the frame, has a 3,800 lb CC, and has finished walls/ceiling.

    Jerry
  • So you want to justify low ball bid on a cargo trailer based on the depreciation of an RV?

    Apple - meet orange.

    Just offer what you are willing to pay. If they take it, great, if not, oh well.

    Mike
  • you might try some State property surplus or auction sites. I picked up a nice utility trailer from the NC site ( drug confiscation )
  • I looked for a cargo trailer to store a couple of scooters at the seasonal site. What I have found is people ask close to new prices for even a rough cargo trailer. I found a new 6x12 cargo trailer in Georgia cheaper then a used cargo trailer where I live. To go get it would offset any savings.

    I looked on Craigslist and Ebay for the best price.
  • Don't matter what a book say. They sell for what they sell for simple as that. Find as many asking prices for what you want. If they are all close in range, well there ya go!

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