Time to hang up the keys...(consignment ?)

[goufgators]

I'm nearing age 80 and feel that my reaction time and other age related deficiencies are telling me that it's time retire from motor home driving. I do not look forward to 'hanging up the keys' but recognize that it's in my (and possibly others) best interest to do so. I'm hesitant to advertise the sale of our motor home on Craigslist and have begun to think about contracting with Camping World to sell it on consignment. Probably, financially, consignment would be the least desirable way to go but for 'ease of sale' probably the better way to go. BUT, I've not yet discussed this with CW and would like to first hear back from those of you who have consignment experience particularly with CW. Were you satisfied or the opposite? In advance, thanks to all who respond.

[goufgators]

ferndaleflyer wrote:
I am 78 and although no long trips this year we have been to Charleston, Pigeon Forge twice, Baltimore once and Blowing Rock, NC so far this year. Be leaving 24 Dec for West Palm Beach. I have lived my life on the dangerous edge and figure if I alter plans for what MIGHT happen I'll either miss a lot or never do anything. Did I mention that I still tow my race car which I also drive? But I am sure that the time will come when I have to start giving up some things, not soon I hope.

Good to hear! Hope you have many more years before your body/mind begins telling you it's time to slow down. At 79 my brain started telling me 'it's time'. I really hate this. We're on our 5th MH and just bought a new 17 a couple years ago. It has only 3K miles on the odometer.

[ferndaleflyer]

I am 78 and although no long trips this year we have been to Charleston, Pigeon Forge twice, Baltimore once and Blowing Rock, NC so far this year. Be leaving 24 Dec for West Palm Beach. I have lived my life on the dangerous edge and figure if I alter plans for what MIGHT happen I'll either miss a lot or never do anything. Did I mention that I still tow my race car which I also drive? But I am sure that the time will come when I have to start giving up some things, not soon I hope.

[goufgators]

olfarmer wrote:
This topic kind of makes me sad. I just turned 75 and although I still can drive the motor home fine, I don't seem to look forward to heading out like I used to. I worry more about problems on the road, finding a campsite and what could go wrong. I don't want to quit RVing as I don't like to fly and don't like hotels. This getting old sucks!

Ed, sorry to hear about your concerns regarding driving your motor home. But, somewhat glad you posted because the concerns you mentioned are exactly the ones I'm bothered by causing me to strongly consider 'hanging up the proverbial keys'. Over the past year, my wife and I have planned two trips from our home in Florida to our daughter's place in Eastern Tennessee. We've made that trip many times with no concern on my part even driving directly through Atlanta on I-75. However, we had to cancel both trips because I was experiencing the same problems you identified. I worried (fretted) about break downs, accidents, either my wife or I having serious health problems somewhere along the route, etc., etc. I would sometimes wake up in the middle of the night almost in a cold sweat. I'm sure there are readers of this post that can't imagine that ever happening to them. I hope not.

[goufgators]

RLS7201 wrote:
It is my understanding that you comp and liability insurance is no longer in effect when you leave a MH on a consignment lot. And consignment lots do not provide insurance. Check with you insurance agent before using a consignment lot.

Richard

I do plan to check with my insurance agent. If not covered...will not be left on consignment.

[ScottG]

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[olfarmer]

This topic kind of makes me sad. I just turned 75 and although I still can drive the motor home fine, I don't seem to look forward to heading out like I used to. I worry more about problems on the road, finding a campsite and what could go wrong. I don't want to quit RVing as I don't like to fly and don't like hotels. This getting old sucks!

[doxiemom11]

Our neighbor this summer in a park, sold his 2002 gas motorhome that was in nice, clean, completely working condition and used Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace with pictures. Took 1 week to sell it and he received $27,900 for it. Top dollar for that year coach. Not sure which site his buyer came from. Had 2 others look at it prior to the buyer.

[samsontdog]

Just last week a friend put her 5th w on consignment here in Yuma. She has a Montana 36 ft in exc cond. She wants $8,500 for her part and I went and looked at it and the Dealer is asking $18,950. Her husband died and she wanted
a fast sale. So much for a fast sale plus she did not know she signed a 6 month consignment. So be careful what you sign. I had a MH on consignment some yrs ago and they backed into a light pole and did $20K damage which they said I signed off them being responsible. I will never do that again

[cavie]

goufgators wrote:

cavie wrote:
Keep the MH. Park it in a Seasonal site and keep on camping!! I pay
$1700.00 per year in Eastern MA. $2400 -$3600 will get you a very nice spot. You can also buy a lot in an RV resort. Lots of options.

Good idea for someone with a travel trailer or 5th wheel; however, a motor home needs to be driven on a regular basis. I try to take mine out at least monthly for a drive of about 30 miles.

So turn the key once a month and go for a ride.

[ScottG]

I am sorry to hear that.
We had a bad experience with consignment. It sold but the dealer tried to come up with some BS about a repair he had to have done and wanted to subtract that from the money he owed me. He went ballistic when I asked for a copy of the receipt.
That's when I knew he was lying.

[Airdaile]

Price it right and list it on craigs list with lots of pictures. Don't respond to anyone on an offshore oil platform who is buying "the unit" sight unseen for full price for his father and will send an agent to complete the deal.

[rgatijnet1]

One of the biggest dealers in the South is about 270 miles from you near Tampa. It is LazyDays RV sales. You might want to call them and see what they can do. It is fast approaching the time when the snowbirds will be flying South and this place sells more RV's than anyone. I can't give you any first hand info about them but I am sure that others have dealt with LazyDays.

[RLS7201]

It is my understanding that you comp and liability insurance is no longer in effect when you leave a MH on a consignment lot. And consignment lots do not provide insurance. Check with you insurance agent before using a consignment lot.

Richard

[Jayco-noslide]

What is the unit and what age? Unless it's fairly late model you're probably not going to get very much no matter how you sell it. Will it be an amount that would be worth going to more trouble to sell it on your own? If it "should" sell for 10s of thousands then I would try Facebook Marketplace or RV.com for at least several months. But if is only "worth" several thousand I would take the easiest way and not worry about the money. OK, I just looked and saw that it's a 17 and would be worth some work and trouble.

[goufgators]

DownTheAvenue wrote:
If you have decided to get out of RVing altogether, then selling it on consignment is wise. Craigslist is difficult at best with the scammers and unqualified. PPL Motorhomes in Texas is the best place to sell on consignment.

However, if you still want to RV, why don't you consider trading the motorhome for a Class B van conversion. AS easy to drive as a car, yet still a real RV!

Considered that. But, with 3 canines and wife...believe it could be a bit cramped particularly on extended trips.