Government surplus
GovPlanet RV auctions
GovPlanet sells fleet vehicles, seized and abandoned rigs, and retired agency equipment sold by public bodies. US — government and military surplus. RVBidFind reads its public listings and values every rig against recent sales of the same model.
Fees
State and federal surplus programs usually charge no buyer premium; some counties add a small administrative fee. Sales tax is due at registration in your home state.
Estimated buyer premium — confirm the current rate on the auction site before bidding.
How to register and bid
Create a free bidder account on the site (a government ID may be required for vehicle titles). No dealer licence is needed.
Preview and inspection
Lots can normally be inspected by appointment at the agency yard on the dates the listing names. Rigs are sold as-is, often without keys or with dead batteries.
Payment and pickup
Payment is typically due within 3–5 business days by wire, cashier's check or card, and removal within about a week, after which storage fees start.
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2023 Ember RV Overland 171FB 20 ft S/A Travel Trailer
2002 Roadmaster R-4700N Motor Home
2021 Patriot Camper X1 12 ft S/A Travel Trailer
2005 Spartan Sportscorch Legend Motor Home
2014 Forest River Palomino Solaire 19 ft T/A Travel Trailer
1993 BlueBird Wanderlodge Widebody Motor Home
2013 Forest River SportsCoach Cross Country 385 DS Motor Home
2011 Heartland Sundance 3300RLB 35 ft T/A Travel Trailer
2022 Keystone RV Montana Legacy 3763BP22 37 ft T/A Travel Trailer
2008 Heartland Big Country 32 ft T/A Travel Trailer
2018 Forest River Wildwood 24 ft T/A Travel Trailer
2020 Fleetwood Discovery Motor Home
1999 Country Coach Magna Motor Home
2019 Mercedes-Benz View Motor Home
1997 Fleetwood American Eagle Motor Home
2025 Palomino Puma 16 ft S/A Travel Trailer
2016 Forest River Puma 28 ft T/A Travel Trailer
2017 Puma Forest River 24 ft 0 in T/A Travel Trailer
2015 Puma Forest River 21 ft 0 in T/A Travel Trailer
2024 Thor Four Winds 28A Motor Home
Questions
Does GovPlanet charge a buyer premium?
GovPlanet lots carry a buyer premium of about 10% on the hammer price. Estimated buyer premium — confirm the current rate on the auction site before bidding.
Can the public bid at GovPlanet?
Create a free bidder account on the site (a government ID may be required for vehicle titles). No dealer licence is needed.
How do I pay and collect a rig bought at GovPlanet?
Payment is typically due within 3–5 business days by wire, cashier's check or card, and removal within about a week, after which storage fees start.
RVBidFind is not affiliated with GovPlanet. Fee figures are estimates from the site's published terms at the time of writing; the lot terms govern. Always confirm before bidding.