Nevada, MN - Used Pop Up Camper RVs For Sale - RV Trader (2024)

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Are older RVs a good buy? ›

Is Buying an Older RV Worth It? If you want to save money on your RV purchase and don't mind the quirks that can come with older RVs, an old RV is definitely worth it. With research, planning, and proper RV inspection, you can get a great deal on a used RV that will last you for years to come.

Roller-coaster sales

RV shipments rocketed north of 600,000 in 2021, a nearly 40% jump from the year before. They moved down to a historically strong, but noticeably smaller, 493,000 the next year, according to data from the RV Industry Association.

On average, motorhomes and travel trailers are at their cheapest at the end of the year. You can also benefit from good deals in the neighboring months of November and February — after the high season ends and before the next spring season starts up.

How long an RV, motorhome, or travel trailer lasts depends on various factors. However, generally speaking, two decades is reasonable for a well-maintained vehicle. The average lifespan of a Class A or a Class B RV or motorhome is between 10 and 20 years.

Kelley Blue Book is a trusted resource for determining the value of traditional automotive vehicles. However, unfortunately, they do not offer a dedicated valuation service for RVs on their website or in their printed guides.

Over the past few years, used motorized RVs have seen a consistent decrease in their market value, and this downward trend is still ongoing. In 2024, as newer models become more affordable and offer updated features, the appeal of older, used motorized RVs continues to decline, further driving down their prices.

The RV industry, instead, uses something called NADA Guides* as the primary valuation tool. *In 2015, J.D. Power acquired the used car guide from the National Automobile Dealers Association. J.D. Power's NADA Guides are now the primary price evaluation tool for recreational vehicles, boats, motorcycles, and more.

The 3-3-3 rule is a fantastic strategy for RV travelers. When you travel according to the 3-3-3 rule, you drive 300 miles or fewer per day, arrive at your destination before 3 p.m. and stay at your destination for at least three days.

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Buy in the Off-season

With RV sales slowing, dealerships are more likely to offer discounts and incentives to clear their inventory and make room for next year's models. This makes October to January the best time of year to buy an RV.

If you ask most RV dealerships when their busiest season is, it's going to spring. The same is true for individual sellers. Becky Jackson, a Montana-based RVer, has sold two pickup campers during this sweet window – usually April and May – of time.

An RV can last anywhere from 10 to 30 years or 100,000 to 300,000 miles.

Most of the time, used RVs have already undergone the steepest part of their depreciation curve. This means that you won't experience the same rapid loss in value that new RV owners face during the first few years, and your proven used RV may hold its value better over time.

It depends on who is doing the defining. The Vintage Airstream Club considers any Airstream product over 25 years old to be Vintage. I have seen 25 years for trailers and a shorter time (I believe 20years for motorhomes) by other definers.