As you put those fun-loving adventurous miles on your beloved RV and the months quickly turn into years, there will come a day when maintaining it will be more expensive than its resale value. Unfortunately, sometimes that day comes way before you think it will, either due to an accident or an unexpected costly repair.
As unfortunate as this sad reality is, it doesn’t mean your old rig is worthless. Selling it to an RV dealership or a private party will probably be fruitless but, thankfully, those methods aren’t the only avenues to selling a beat-up RV. Rig owners in the Grand Canyon State can get cash for a junk RV by contacting a specialized dealer. But first, what exactly is a junk RV?
What Is a Junk RV?
A used RV becomes a junk RV when the cost of repairs is close to or more than its resale value. As RVs age, the frequency of repairs tends to increase. These homes-on-wheels can take a beating over the years which can add to how often they’ll need costly repairs.
A used RV becomes a junk RV when the cost of repairs is close to or more than its resale value. As RVs age, the frequency of repairs tends to increase. These homes-on-wheels can take a beating over the years which can add to how often they’ll need to have parts and components replaced. Older rigs can be expensive to maintain over the years.
And even the most well-maintained older rigs that don’t have major issues can be labeled as junk RVs solely based on how old they are or how many miles they have. If yours has over 100,000 miles some would lump it into the junk RV category. Rigs with a decade or more of use are sometimes also considered a junk RV due to some campgrounds adhering to the 10-year rule.
What To Do Before Junking an RV?
There’s very little that needs to be done before junking your RV for cash. The most difficult part is making the decision that your rig fits the category. You won’t need to pretty it up and get it looking its finest, but you should remove all personal items. Scour it from head to toe and ensure you’ve removed everything you’ll want to keep.
Locate the vehicle’s title, as this will make the junking process much easier. If you’re unable to locate it, you can request a replacement title by contacting ADOT, the Arizona Department of Transportation. The fee for a replacement title is $4.
How To Junk an RV
Several options are available for junking an RV. You could pay to have an unusable rig hauled off of your property, but you’d be leaving money on the table. Another option is to drive or tow it to a local scrapyard. They’ll pay you for its estimated worth in metal, minus the customary commission. Although scrapyards will take any and all vehicles, you’ll most likely be disappointed with what they’ll pay.
What you’ll need to do to junk an RV is incredibly simple. With just a mere three steps, you can unload that eyesore and be paid for the pleasure.
- Locate the RV’s title
- Empty out and remove all personal items
- Contact a dealer who specializes in buying junk RVs
Junk Your RV to a Specialized Dealer
No matter the reason – an unfortunate accident, an unexpected costly repair, or simply the passing of time, eventually all RVs become junk. If you’re paying more for the cost of repairs than the value of your rig, sadly, it’s hit the category of being a junk RV.
Luckily, those with junk RVs will be happy to know that you can sell your old, run-down, and even non-running RV and still get a pretty penny. Since selling broken, wrecked, high-mileage motorhomes can prove to be impossible, your salvation is to sell it to a specialized dealer.
No matter its mileage, age, or condition, these dealers will purchase almost unsellable rigs. They’ll handle all the paperwork, give you a fair price, and tow it away. You’ll get the best price and won’t waste your time trying to find a buyer.
