A Complete guide to RV Consignment

Created by: Travels with Ted The RV Life Experts September 8th, 2022 Learn more

RV consignment is simply hiring a third-party to sell your travel trailer or motorhome.

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The most common place to consign your RV is with an RV dealership. Both national chains, such as Camping World, and local dealerships offer consignment services.

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Because dealerships already have marketing budgets and strategies, they are more effective at reaching a large pool of potential buyers than any individual seller could be.

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The biggest drawback to consigning an RV is sharing the profit with a dealership. Most RV consignment dealerships are paid by commission.

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