Trade in question

Keep in mind that when you trade in an RV (or car), it reduces the overall purchase price by the amount of the trade, which in turn reduces the sales tax you would pay. At least I know that's how it works in NJ and PA.

As an example:

$25K sale price of new RV
- $10K trade in value of old RV
= $15K purchase price

Sales tax is thus reduced by $10K x 7% (NJ rate) = $700

So with a private sale, you would have to sell for at least $700 more than the trade-in value to break even.

I just traded in a 2 year old TT for a 5th wheel from the same manufacturer and only got 1/2 what I had just paid for it. You will be much better off selling your old one yourself.

BTW, the trailer I traded in was a 2008 Keystone Springdale 266RL and I got $10,500 for it on trade. Might give you an idea of what you could get for your '08 trailer.

You will get a lot more privately. Try truckcamperads.com and the usual craigslist etc. Dont expect much more than 10-12K

I traded in my old trailer and they gave me what I owed on it. I couldn't have gotten much more privately and I didn't want to sell privately due to leak issues.

I traded in my 2nd TT when I bought my 3rd TT. I was happy with the transaction. I probably could have sold #2 privately and got a few more dollars but the time/hassle/energy was not worth it to me - the dealer gave me a hefty discount off #3 (I bought in November in PA);

All in all walked away a happy camper (literally!!!) - went camping the minute I picked up #3; I've been looking for a new camper and I'll probably go down the same route, so far I've met a couple of dealers who I would do business with.

Gerry

I easily got $4000 more for my truck camper when I sold it myself, rather than trading it in at what the dealers where offering. It took more a little more time (3 weeks) but it was worth it to me. That money was nice to have for the purchase of our trailer. If it is a good camper it will sell.

As previous poster said this is how the dealer makes money so his trade in value will probley be insulting. Even is you sell it yourself at a really good price you will be money ahead.Selling can be a hassle though I see yours as an easy sale. Is it worth the cash diffference? Only you can decide that. Best of luck.

Sure they're going to try and get it for as cheap as they can, that's how they make money. Have you tried to sell it yourself for a couple of weeks? I'd take it by an RV place, see how much they'll give you for it, and then list it for sale on Craig's list for 30 - 50% over their offer. What do you have to loose but answering a few phone calls, showing it a few time and maybe selling it for more than the dealer will give you!

Bill