I have decided to let the Arrow go, wish that I made this decision earlier in the spring as I feel that is a better time of year to sell. While I have had it advertised for about a month I am getting very few inquiries. If I have to store it for another winter I will, but would rather move it as soon as possible.I have been considering a new vehicle and have been wondering if trading in the TC towards a car is possible. Has anyone here done it? I know that I would get much less than what I am currently seeking, but it would move it sooner. I would need to weigh the options but am more curious if anyone has ever done it... I have never really seen a TC on a dealer's lot.

My totally personal opinion is, you will take a bath on the camper. Auto dealers are somewhat geared for motorcycles but not RV's and would probably wholesale it anyway.I think I'd store it and sell it in the spring myself.

I've seen them at used lots. Not sure if a new car dealer would want it or what their mechanism would be to wholesale out of their dealership. Doesn't hurt to ask. As with any trade-in it's always best to work the best deal on the new car first and then make a good value on the trade-in a final negotiation to seal the deal.

I...I...I wouldn't trade a camper at an auto dealer's lot. Sell the camper separately.

I have seen a 5th wheel and a TT at a local new car dealer's lot, but a TC is probably going to be a stretch.I'll bet that a car dealer is going to offer you a really low amount. Maybe they will surprise us and be reasonable, but I have my very strong doubts.You might even make out better asking the dealer that sold it to you about putting it on their lot on consignment.

SidecarFlip wrote:My totally personal opinion is, you will take a bath on the camper.I think that's putting it mildly..

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gbopp
Explorer
Sep 22, 2017
SidecarFlip wrote:
My totally personal opinion is, you will take a bath on the camper.

I think that's putting it mildly..
SugarHillCTD
Explorer
Sep 21, 2017
I have seen a 5th wheel and a TT at a local new car dealer's lot, but a TC is probably going to be a stretch.

I'll bet that a car dealer is going to offer you a really low amount. Maybe they will surprise us and be reasonable, but I have my very strong doubts.

You might even make out better asking the dealer that sold it to you about putting it on their lot on consignment.
Lwiddis
Explorer II
Sep 21, 2017
I...I...I wouldn't trade a camper at an auto dealer's lot. Sell the camper separately.
work2much
Explorer
Sep 21, 2017
I've seen them at used lots. Not sure if a new car dealer would want it or what their mechanism would be to wholesale out of their dealership. Doesn't hurt to ask. As with any trade-in it's always best to work the best deal on the new car first and then make a good value on the trade-in a final negotiation to seal the deal.
SidecarFlip
Explorer III
Sep 21, 2017
My totally personal opinion is, you will take a bath on the camper. Auto dealers are somewhat geared for motorcycles but not RV's and would probably wholesale it anyway.

I think I'd store it and sell it in the spring myself.

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