Re-Sale/Trade-In with Obscure Model

[mtofell1]

I have a Salem T26TBUD-G with the "G" meaning is has a storage compartment at the back that is extremely rare. At the time of purchase I liked it and paid an extra couple thousand dollars. It also meant the TT came with 5000# axles as opposed to 3500# so the carrying capacity is something ridiculous like 4700#.

Anyway, I'm just starting to think of changing to a different model and am wondering how it works when I can't find my TT on NADA or anywhere else. When I do a search for this TT the only posts I see are my own from when I got it. I'm thinking mine may be the only one ever made 🙂

I'm just wondering if I'll be able to convince a dealer or private party that my TT is worth more than the regular TBUD Salem's which are fairly popular.

[Fubeca]

That's the problem with the whole used RV market. I really don't trust anything from NADA - I've seen huge variety in pricing just based on market and location.

My Trailer is likely worth about $1,000 more than I paid for it in TX just by being located in CO.

That said, there are plenty out there who would pay extra for that feature - and especially the extra capacity. Unfortunately, so many buyers are only looking at floorplan/layout and don't have a clue about other important things like carrying capacity.

[Lantley]

I do believe tour TT is worth more than the typical model however I doubt you will recoup your total extra cost.
Your unit is only worth what someone else is willing to spend. There wasn't a large demand for this feature when you bought it and I imagine demand won't be very high now.
To the right person the storage and axles will be very valuable but finding that right buyer will be tough.
I had a custom generator platform installed on my last rig. The entire setup was great nevertheless I did not recoup my cost at resale time and I did not expect to.
You will have to negotiate the price just like any other rig, keep in mind one of a kind customizations generally do not add significant valuer

[AirForceAngler]

We had a garage like that on the back of our first Coachmen. Leaked. Handy, but never got it to seal right.

[CavemanCharlie]

I don't know what it's worth but, I like the idea.

If I were buying I would give extra for something like that. Especially with the heavy axles.

[pira114]

I like those garages. Pretty cool.

Obviously, anyone can see the garage. And if you have documentation as to the specs on the axles and capacity, and the price you paid, I bet you can get more than what the book says.

[mtofell1]

It's a 2013 model.

Here are a couple pictures of the "garage." Overall, it's a super nice setup. I'd never consider changing trailers except for I have too many growing kids and need more bunks. It's about 18" deep and pretty much the entire back wall of the trailer.

[old_guy]

what year is it?

[FrankShore]

Just out of curiosity, could you post some photos of this special trailer and the storage area. Sounds intriguing!

[ScottG]

I wouldn't worry about it. The same thing happened when I traded my old TT in. It was an odd model and they couldn't find a NADA price for it but they gave me what I wanted.