Trade in question

[campermama]

I have Lance camper and have decided to upgrade to a TT. Have any of you traded in a camper? Can you get a decent price? Or are they going to totally lowball me?
Thanks!

[RavensFan24]

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.

[fitznj]

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

[jwadd]

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.

[Oasisbob]

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.

[Trackrig]

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