Online classifieds?

Camping World, especially Chattanooga, TN (Shipp's RV)

http://escapees.com/

The largest full time RV club in the USA. You don't have to join the actual club to use/view the RV classified section. Sweet deals on 'very' nice selection of RV's. You have to move fast though they fly off sold almost as soon as they are listed.


Go to website.
Click on Knowledge tab
Click on discussion forum
Join forum
Scroll down to RV marketplace

It is the only place I will buy or sell RV items.

Woohoo! Talk about the luck of the Irish! I found another 2013 salem just like the one I missed out on but cheaper and with a new weight distribution hitch for cheaper than the first. I can't wait to bring it home.

jimw606 wrote:
Here is one from a quick look.
http://huntington.craigslist.org/rvs/4335225662.html

Thanks for rubbing salt in the wound! That is the one I missed by a few hours. Lol

WayneAt63044 wrote:
Many dealers list new & used trailers on-line. You might try some local ones.

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Brett K writes "I am looking for a lightly used 2009-2013 24-27 ft bunk house with a slide with a budget of 12-13k. It seems many of them I have found are advertised for they same price that was likely paid new 3 years ago."

That budget seems to be on the low end of the scale, especially for a bunkhouse which really is popular and not to mention something only a few years old.

"I know they are out there."

Sure, there are a lot of used trailers for sale that might meet your criteria but given you are looking for such a new one you need to consider that most of those may still have a bank note attached and the seller will be wanting to get enough to pay off the bank note..

This means that if you really want one you will be looking at a bit higher prices and still have to act fast. For a 2013 model you most likely will be paying only a few thousand less than new when all said and done..

"I just missed a 2013 Salem 26tbud used once advertised for 13500 obo. It was a little far away and I tried to arrange my schedule to see it as quick as I could, but it was sold hours later. "


Yeah, ran into that when looking for a specific antique car, it was a 3 hr drive from home and in the beginning of the week. Contacted the seller and "arraigned" to look at on the Friday of the same week (couldn't get off from work until then). Come Friday morning hitched my flat bed up and went to see it.. Called the seller only a few blocks away (I made a wrong turn) and they informed me that they had sold it :M They said they left a message (never got it nor did my caller id show that they called :M ).. Drove three hrs there and three hrs back empty handed and a tank of gas down the drain too boot.

You will still have the same problem with most any other RV "outlet" plus that additional costs associated with that place that advertises it..

Simply put, PPL, RV Trader, Ebay are not free, they take a cut of the final sale price and or charge a minimum fee for advertising that the seller will pay up front..

My suggestion is to be patient, take your time, visit your local dealers often along with watching your local craigslist. You have a VERY SPECIFIC search parameter which means you are going to wait and most likely pay more than someone that is simply looking for a 25 ft TT...

Don't be afraid to haggle (even at a dealer), that is the name of the game, the seller tosses a dream number and you toss yours out then you attempt to find some middle ground in between.

A motivated seller will be willing to deal unless they are way over their heads in a loan payment that exceeds the value of the trailer (which I would tend to expect with a '09-'13 or 1 to 4 year old trailer).

Dealers taking in a 1 to 4 year old trailer ARE going to want more and it is due to several things.. Basically when the take a trade, SOMEONE HAS TO PAY OFF THE LOAN, that loan doesn't just disappear. A trade in means the dealer used MSRP - the trade allowance (wholesale value of the used trailer) + any short fall of the outstanding loan = sale price..

The only way you are going to find one in your price range is if the seller paid off the loan early or paid cash for the unit... Folks are out there that can swing that but I would say it will be less than the folks that do have outstanding loans.

Please, do be careful of scammers, they ARE out there too. Often will have prices far below the value to get your interest, then they will give you some shuck and jive about someone dieing or out of the country and will ship it to you if you pay them via Paypal Western union. Some are only advertising just to get your email, phone number or any other personal info they can use to steal your identity..

Here's what you're looking for, I imagine:
super good deal on used camper

There are forums for pretty much all the different brands of campers made, many of which have a classified section. If you have a favorite make of TT, do a search for online forums and check their classifieds.

Good luck!

Here is one from a quick look.
http://huntington.craigslist.org/rvs/4335225662.html

You have to jump on them quickly. We are in the process of upgrading our rig and the dealership was telling us bunkhouse models are hard to find. For that reason he suggested we sell ours online instead of trading, said we would do better pricewise. I have been watching the local craigslist for pricing comparison and as soon as they pop up they disappear and that is usually for a pretty penny if they are in good shape. Best of luck to you in your hunt.

Gdetrailer wrote:

Brett K wrote:
Any other worthwhile places to search for a used rv online other than craigs list, rv trader, and ebay? I am looking to broaden my search parameters to see what else is out there.

:h

Perhaps you need to refine or adjust the parameters of what you are trying to find :S

It just may be that what you are looking for simply doesn't exist.. Such as separate bedroom with walk around full size queen bed plus two baths plus 3 bunks in a bunkhouse in a 25 ft or less hard sided trailer..

Is it prices you are stuck on?

Honestly pretty good chance a private seller is going to ASK a lot.. But if you don't at least make an offer it is your fault for not trying..

Maybe you are looking for too new of a trailer but not willing to spend more than what will buy a 20yr old trailer..

You need to be a bit more realistic..

Used is used and typically you can not be over the top choosy with floor plans, colors and such.. You may not ever find your "dream" RV but there ARE tons of trailers out their, sometimes it will take some compromises and creativity on your part..

As far as expanding your horizons for searching.. Your best bet IS LOCAL. Something within a reasonable driving distance..

I would NOT recommend buying ANY RV which I can not personally drive to, inspect, offer, pay for and then take with me... Entirely too many scammers and risk to do otherwise..

For your Craigslist searches, change the search to other major towns that are within a COMFORTABLE driving distance. If you have friends or relatives in other cities or states even search craigslist near them.. Might give you an excuse to go visit.

I have done that with an antique car and found what I was looking for..

Craigslist is INTENDED to be a LOCAL LISTING where you are able to meet face to face with the seller (or buyer). The search engine only searches the area you choose but you can change it to other local towns..

Other options folks have listed like PPL is going to require either buying blind (unseen) or making a major trip to look at it and then figure out how to get it home...

I am looking for a lightly used 2009-2013 24-27 ft bunk house with a slide with a budget of 12-13k. It seems many of them I have found are advertised for they same price that was likely paid new 3 years ago. I know they are out there. I just missed a 2013 Salem 26tbud used once advertised for 13500 obo. It was a little far away and I tried to arrange my schedule to see it as quick as I could, but it was sold hours later.