Selling a Travel Trailer

When we sold our Hybrid TT, it had sat for a few years too. The tires were old and I had no idea if anything worked, other than lights. The last time it was used, it worked. I explained that in my Craigslist ad and priced it accordingly. I did replace a brunt out tail light and put a new battery in it. Otherwise, it was sold as is. Priced right, it sold in a few hours.

-Michael

I would go through the trailer and make it ready to take camping. Ensure everything is working and be prepared to demonstrate appliances, how to level, hookup, etc..That means the batteries, propane and tires too.

Good luck,
Stu

If they are really bad (totally flat, badly dry rotted, etc...) it may be worth it because people will assume the whole thing is a steam pile of poo and you will get few offers and the offers you get will be low.

If the tires hold air and don't look bad, sell it as-is. If they ask, be honest but if they care, they can look at the sidewall and get the age of the tire anyway.

Plenty of people want it either way. I'd sell as is with the caveat that the tires are old and should be replaced for any kind of a long tow. They can always negotiate with you to have new tires put on if they really want them.

New tires will hide alignment and wheel bearing problems. When I was shopping used TT, I was very suspicious of any used trailers that had new tires. Even more suspicious when the salesman assured me that the owner installed new tires to give me a better value. Old, well worn tires tell the truth about the wheel condition and I'm very capable of buying new tires myself.

The same is true about painting the inside of the TT. Fresh paint can hide water and mold stains.

Honesty is the best policy - sell it as-is. If something doesn't work correctly, offer to pay a third-party dealer to fix it before the buyer makes final payment. Be sure to get a non-refundable deposit from the buyer before having it fixed so that he doesn't change his mind while the trailer is being repaired.

They need to be good enough to have it leave the property. Also you want to make sure the wheel bearings still work, lights and license plate. I would have it ready for someone to hook up and go.
Brian

darsben1 wrote:
do not buy new tires. The new owner may have a preference or may not want Chinese tires

X2. I think that goes for any type RV. I would rather buy the tires of my choice, then I will know the condition and that they were not abused or run with low pressure.

I would not buy new tires unless they will not hold air. I would clean it up and see if I could get every thing working like ref, A/C, water heater etc. I would not sell as is nor tell anyone it has been sitting years unless they asked.

Sell it "as is" - new owner may want to park it as well

do not buy new tires. The new owner may have a preference or may not want Chinese tires