RV auction guides
Everything a first-time or fifth-time auction buyer needs, written by people who read the lot terms so you do not have to: fees, inspection, titles, transport, bidding mechanics and what rigs really sell for.
Camper Van Auction Guide: How to Buy a Class B Van Without Overpaying
Class B camper vans at auction: why they are scarce and pricey, factory vs DIY builds, diesel emissions and water system checks, and title issues to avoid.
Class A vs Class C Motorhome: Which Is the Better Auction Buy?
Class A vs Class C motorhome at auction: chassis, fuel, failure points, what to inspect on each, and which holds value. A bidder's comparison.
Copart RV Auctions and IAA Through Brokers: How Public Buyers Get Salvage Motorhomes and Trailers
Copart RV auctions and IAA for public buyers: state license rules, brokers like A Better Bid and AutoBidMaster, stacked fees, damage codes and title types.
CrankyApe auctions: a buyer's guide to bidding on repo RVs, campers and trailers
What CrankyApe auctions are, how their timed online bidding works, the buyer premium to confirm, yard previews, pickup windows, repo titles and prices.
Diesel Pusher Auction Guide: What to Check and What the First Year Really Costs
Buying a diesel pusher at auction: chassis and engine basics, why prices swing, air system, tire, Aqua-Hot, slide and generator checks, first-year costs.
eBay Motors RV auctions: how buying a motorhome or camper on eBay actually works
How eBay Motors RV auctions work for buyers: auction vs Buy It Now vs Best Offer, end-of-auction deposits, no buyer premium, dealer doc fees and shipping.
Financing an Auction RV: How Buyers Pay When the Invoice Is Due in Days
Why most auction RVs sell for cash, which loans work on a repo or private-party purchase, lender age and title limits, and what to line up first.
Flipping RVs Bought at Auction: Real Margins, What Sells, Dealer-Licence Limits and How It Goes Wrong
What flipping RVs from auction clears after fees, transport and reconditioning, what sells fast, state limits on how many you can sell, and taxes.
Government Surplus RV Auctions: How GSA, State and County Sales Work
How government surplus RV auctions work: GSA, state and county sales, registration and deposits, fees, as-is condition and title paperwork.
GovPlanet RV Auctions and IronPlanet: How to Buy a Motorhome or Trailer from Surplus Sellers
How GovPlanet RV auctions and IronPlanet work for motorhome and trailer buyers: weekly online sales, inspection reports, deposits, fees, titles and pickup.
GSA Auctions RV Guide: How to Buy a Federal Surplus Motorhome or Trailer
GSA Auctions RV guide: what federal surplus includes, no buyer premium, registration and payment, SF-97 title paperwork, pickup and how rarely RVs appear.
How Much Do RVs Sell for at Auction? Price Ranges by Type and Age
Typical hammer prices for Class A, Class C, travel trailers, fifth wheels and salvage RVs at auction, what drives them, and how fees change the real cost.
How Online RV Auctions Work: Proxy Bids, Soft Close, Reserves and Fees
How online RV auctions work: timed vs live bidding, proxy max bids, soft close, reserves, buyer premiums, deposits and payment deadlines before you bid.
How to buy an RV at auction
Where auction RVs come from, how to value one before you bid, which fees to add, how to inspect and register, and how to set a max bid you can defend.
How to Inspect a Used RV in 30 Minutes Before You Bid
How to inspect a used RV at an auction preview in 30 minutes: roof, water damage, slides, tires, chassis, engine, and turning findings into a max bid.
How to Run an RV VIN Check: History Reports, Liens and Stolen-Vehicle Records Before You Bid
How to run an RV VIN check before bidding: where the VIN is, what NMVTIS reports show, how to find liens through the DMV, and the red flags that matter.
How to Value a Used RV Before You Bid: Comps, Adjustments and Confidence
How to value a used RV like an appraiser: start from recent sold prices of the same body style and make, adjust for year, mileage, length and condition.
Pop-Up Camper Auction Guide: Buying Pop-Ups, Teardrops, Small Trailers and Truck Campers
Pop-up campers, teardrops, small trailers and truck campers at auction: where they turn up, why many sell bill-of-sale-only, what fails, towing and fees.
Public Surplus RV Auctions: How to Buy a Motorhome or Camper from Schools, Cities and Counties
Public Surplus RV auctions: how schools, cities and counties sell motorhomes and trailers, soft close bidding, agency-set fees, pickup and titles.
Repo RV auctions explained
How bank-repossessed motorhomes and campers reach auction, which houses sell them, what condition and titles to expect, and how far under retail repos go.
Repocast RV auctions and Orbitbid: buying a repo or trade-in RV from Miedema
How Repocast RV auctions and Orbitbid work for buyers: Miedema's Michigan online sales of repo and consigned RVs, premiums, previews, pickup and tips.
RV auction fees and the buyer premium
Every fee that stacks on an auction RV — buyer premium by platform, sales tax, doc fees, transport, storage — and how to work back from value to a max bid.
RV Auction Scams and Red Flags: Title Problems and Listings to Walk Away From
How to spot RV auction scams: title problems, liens, mismatched VINs, fake escrow, wire pressure and off-platform deals, plus how to run a VIN check.
RV auction terms every bidder should know
Plain-English definitions of 40 RV auction terms, from buyer premium, reserve and soft close to title to follow, delamination and all-in cost.
RV Bill of Sale Only or No Title: What You Are Really Taking On at Auction
What "bill of sale only" and "no title" mean on an RV auction lot, why it happens, how bonded titles work in general, and which rigs are worth the risk.
RV Sales Tax at Auction, Title Transfer and Registration After You Win
Where RV sales tax is owed after an auction win, why trade-in credit does not apply, what the DMV wants, temporary tags to get home, and timelines.
RV Tire Age, Batteries and Chassis Wear: The Hidden Costs That Sink Auction Bargains
Read RV tire age from the DOT code, then price tires, batteries, trailer brakes, stale fluids and generator service and subtract them from your max bid.
RV Transport Cost After an Auction Win: Haulers, Pickup and Paperwork
RV transport cost after an auction win: drive, tow or hire a hauler, per-mile rules of thumb, pickup deadlines, storage fees and the papers you need.
RV Water Damage: How to Spot It, How Far It Spreads and How to Price a Damaged Lot
Where RV water damage gets in, the signs to read in photos and in person, how far it spreads, what repairs cost, when to walk away and how to price a lot.
Salvage Title RVs: What the Brand Means and How to Bid on One
What a salvage or rebuilt title means for an RV, why insurers total rigs, how to read damage codes on a lot listing, and which damage is worth buying.
The Best Time of Year to Buy an RV at Auction
The best time to buy an RV at auction: post-summer repo waves, winter softness up north, fiscal-year fleet sales, and closing-day patterns to watch.
Toy Hauler Auction Buying Guide: Garages, Ramps, Weight and What Goes Wrong
Buying a toy hauler at auction: ramp door and garage floor checks, fifth wheel vs travel trailer vs motorized, truck needs and what they sell for.
Travel Trailer vs Fifth Wheel at Auction: Towing, Value and What to Check
Travel trailer vs fifth wheel at auction: hitch and truck needs, payload, depreciation, common problems, no-title lots and transport costs.