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Considering Consignment with Camping World, any experiences?

3_dog_nights
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We are looking at selling our 5th wheel and moving to a class A, was thinking of putting with Camping World on consignment, was wondering the good, bad and ugly of doing so. Any stories?
Bob & Lynn
2 Chihuahua's, Ella, Gracie

was-2013 Open Range 424RLS,06' Chevy 3500, dually, Duramax/Allison

also was - 2015 Winnebago Adventurer 37F, towing 2003 Jeep Wrangler

now - 2021 NoBo 19.5, 2019 Honda Ridgeline RTL (Talk about downsizing!)
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jolvi
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Tried selling father in laws Winnebago View on consignment as we me turned we had it. CW state would be simple to sell, I had taken it to shop for check engine light and brake pads warning light. Check engine light issue fixed, could not get brake issue to replicate. Took unit to CW who then informed me that windshield had a small crack, took it had windshield replaced, back to CW after rereading contract while they were checking unit for ant other issue they came and said brake light was on again. The brakes were all replaced about 6 months prior so knew they were fine. I did some checking and figured on my own it was a short in one sensor, problem was when I said I would take it back to shop they stated they would handle it after I signed agreement, at there shop rate and said if they couldn't fix it they would take it to a specialist which was the shop I had used. Then I would have to keep full coverage on it, not a problem but had to keep tank full of diesel also. Needless to say it seems that they were not going to lose any money if it sold because if someone wanted to buy it and found a problem then CW would repair it at there labor rate and take it out of our proceeds. They stated if it was safety related or coach workings it would be repaired by them without my permission. Needless to say told them it was a no go. Put on RVT and Craigslist sold in one week.

Horizon170
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bobsallyh wrote:
I would never consign to an outfit that also sells new RVs (dealership). They will push new first and maybe show yours at times. Also, be sure you hold the title, don't give it to the consignment lot, just a warning.

I agree and I no longer visit CW.
Sell it yourself and use no Middleman.
Marvin
Marvin

2010 Coachman Freelander 22TB on a
2008 Sprinter/Freightliner chassis
1995 Geo Tracker (Toad)

Mr_Beebo
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We've sold 4 RVs on craigslist. One younger couple with kids and the others were 50's and up. We filtered out the nincompoops and showed only to serious buyers. Each camper sold within days up to about a month.
Selling a big ticket item yourself isn't for everyone. It just works for us.
fyi-fix what is broken and clean it inside and out.
2010 Rockwood Roo 23SS
2009 Silverado 2500 6.0

Earl_E
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Unlike many on this site, I'm not into bashing Camping World. I do think putting a rig up for consignment in a place selling new and used trailers is not a good way to do it. Naturally, they want to sell their new and used rigs for that is their best profit. Nothing wrong with that. If you want to put it on a lot I would do some research and find a reputable consignment lot. Most towns have them and people looking for used rigs will gravitate to those lots. Good luck.
2007 Northwoods Arctic Fox 32 5S Fifth Wheel used for fulltiming for several years--SOLD
2014 Sunnybrook 26rl to poke around the smaller parks in the great Southwest
2007 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Diesel
Prodigy brake control

Range_Maggot_Bo
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DownTheAvenue wrote:
Jut make sure that you fully understand what you will pay for and what Camping World will pay for. Read the documents you sign thoroughly before you sign. If you don't understand something, get a third party to explain it to you. Also, you should know that your insurance probably will not cover any losses you incur while your unit is consigned. Check with your insurance agent.


And after you've done all this, you would be wise to walk away from anything to do with Camping World.

allenb12
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Worked great for me I told them what I wanted and 5 weeks later that is what I got.

ol_Bombero-JC
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3 dog nights wrote:
We are looking at selling our 5th wheel and moving to a class A, was thinking of putting with Camping World on consignment, was wondering the good, bad and ugly of doing so. Any stories?


Advertise it yourself - try Craigslist.

Also Escapees has a for sale forum (free, of course) - which seems to move RVs pretty well.

~

2gypsies1
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3 dog nights wrote:
have to ask, who is PPL?


See post #2
Full-Timed for 16 Years
.... Back in S&B Again
Traveled 8 yr in a 40' 2004 Newmar Dutch Star Motorhome
& 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel

Deb_and_Ed_M
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bobsallyh wrote:
I would never consign to an outfit that also sells new RVs (dealership). They will push new first and maybe show yours at times. Also, be sure you hold the title, don't give it to the consignment lot, just a warning.


Each State is different, but in Michigan, (as an example) - a dealer selling titleable vehicles MUST have the title on their premises. So that's going to require a HUGE amount of trust. And I agree with the others that your unit will be used to sell "new". Craig's List is how we sold our last 2 RVs; and I've just been introduced to "Facebook Marketplace" which keeps items and customers somewhat local. It's free.
Ed, Deb, and 2 dogs
Looking for a small Class C!

BadgerMcAdams
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Gdetrailer wrote:
3 dog nights wrote:
Have seen the video, read the experiences of people re: insurance while on the lot
Still have to accept the fact, they have the traffic! Looking for personal experience, not antidotes.


:h

Thats a plain silly excuse.

Just because CW may have "traffic" it doesn't mean that their sales people are going to push or show YOUR rig. They are in the business to sell NEW units which they will get bigger commission on.

>>>SNIPPED<<<


I have been at both Camping Worlds here in the Phoenix area several times, and not one single time has a saleperson asked me if I wanted to see a Used Consignment trailer or even mentioned that they have them on their lots. But they sure did want me to look at all the New trailers they had...

Just saying...Traffic does not mean they are driving people by Your Trailer...of if they do, it is in the golfcart on the way to the New trailers.

Take it for what it is worth...

jplante4
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3 dog nights wrote:
have to ask, who is PPL?


PPL
Jerry & Jeanne
1996 Safari Sahara 3530 - 'White Tiger'
CAT 3126/Allison 6 speed/Magnum Chassis
2014 Equinox AWD / Blue Ox

3_dog_nights
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have to ask, who is PPL?
Bob & Lynn
2 Chihuahua's, Ella, Gracie

was-2013 Open Range 424RLS,06' Chevy 3500, dually, Duramax/Allison

also was - 2015 Winnebago Adventurer 37F, towing 2003 Jeep Wrangler

now - 2021 NoBo 19.5, 2019 Honda Ridgeline RTL (Talk about downsizing!)

ctilsie242
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I plan to do one of two things with my old rig:

1: Trade it in for next to nothing. When I plan to trade it in, my overall costs are cheaper than a hotel for the length I owned it, and the number of days camped.

2: Haul it to PPL, pay them the $500 to have them detail it, and set the price to NADA low. I would say $5000 for my 2011 TT. Yes, I am selling it for less than half of what I paid for it... but if I amortized the number of nights (320) I've used the rig for, it has been relatively cheap.

I don't care to deal with craigslist cheats or ebay scammers.

As for Camping World, since they pay for this forum, I will always consider them as a source for my next RV, and definitely patronize them. They have some interesting entry level class "B"s and class "C"s which, after a little bit of polish, would be pretty reliable and inexpensive units.

sgfrye
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Gdetrailer wrote:
3 dog nights wrote:
They would be 5 hours north of me, not exactly convenient. Not sure where you got your numbers, but my dealer/friend looked it up and said NADA was 41,300, whse @ 28,500. I was expecting 40,000. Before you ask, he only handles small bumper pull trailers not 5'vers. Said he does not have the customer for a 40' 5. He did however handle the sale of my last to TT's as I moved up.


You have a 4yr old USED 40ft 5ver, pretty small market for such a large rig and the 5th hitch will limit your market even more.

NADA values are worthless since they tend to be over inflated and do not take into account current market conditions.

Your rig is only worth what a BUYER is willing to pay, sorry but that is how it goes with things like RVs.

Realistically, even selling it yourself you are going to be hard pressed to get near the Wholesale value of $28,500 and that is most likely going to take a long time..

Your going to have to price it to sell, not many people have $40K in cash in their back pockets for a used 4 yr old RV TRAILER so they WILL most likely have to take a loan.. I think convincing a bank to loan $40K for something valued closer to $28K is going to be a stretch.

Personally, since you are planning to buy a Class A, perhaps it might be in your best interests to use your 5vr as a trade in..

Yes, it will sting but you will be from under it quickly..

RVs are a depreciating "asset" and buying, selling, trading often WILL cost you dearly for those changes..



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