Refurb or Sell??

[cannsyl]

So I have a 2005 TT.  Its looking a little worn down after all its travels.  I'm buying a new (used) 5th Wheel.  I'm wondering if its worth it to put in a little time and money to spruce up the old place before selling or if I just let it go as it?  If I repaint some things and replace the carpet with wood tile and add a backsplash in the kitchen and bath would it give me good return or would I just be wasting money?
I'm torn between making a few cosmetic changes and just a quick scrub down.
Any advice or prior experience?

 

[Prior member]

My vote is sell it as is

Jack L

 

[Molaker]

My recommendation is just clean it well and sell as is.

 

[kdbgoat]

Agree with the above, especially if trading at a dealer. The will probably give it a coursery look, then offer whatever the book says

 

[Gary RV_Wizard]

It may sell faster if you spruce it up, but you probably won't get a higher price.  I'd just clean it inside and out and hang the For Sale sign on it.

 

[Deano2002]

Agree with all of the above, a home you do that to, probably not an RV but, you will have to make the final decision

 

[Gods Country]

Also agree. Clean it up real good, and sell it.  You will never get the money back.  Put that money and time into your new rig.

 

[cannsyl]

What about renting it out?  does anyone here do that?

 

[Gary RV_Wizard]

Usually not worth the aggravation, but that's a personal choice.

 

[1anjl]

What about renting it out?  does anyone here do that?

Most insurance companies will not cover your TT if you do rent it out, so make sure that you check with your carrier first..

 

[Gary RV_Wizard]

1anjl has a good point.  Personal-vehicle policies will exclude any commercial use, i.e. rental or business purposes, but usually casual rental (a week or tow a year) is not considered commercial use.  It would be wise to clear that with your insurer in advance, though.  And of course, when you file a claim, you don't have to volunteer that it was rented at the time of the damage, UNLESS you are asked that question as part of the claim process.  Insurers take claim fraud very seriously and are prone to make examples of perpetrators when found, so don't mess around. It's considered a crime in several states.

 

[darsben]

There is a guy near my RV park in Casa Grande that rents out his trailer for the winter. He charges x dollars per month and the renter pays the lot rent wherever the renter wants to put the rig.  The owner sets it up shows the people how to use it and he seems to rent it out every year.
This eliminates a lot of risk in towing etc.

 

[JohnnyCarter]

I think you should invest money in buying a new wheel rather than spending pennies on this old one.

 

[Isaac-1]

Only fix major eyesore issues which might effect people buying it, things like torn fabric on the sofa, severely stained carpet, broken windows, etc.

 

[darsben]

JohnnyCarter and ISaac-1
You guys realize this is a two year old thread

 

[Isaac-1]

Oops, well it was almost 3 am when I replied

 

[Ex-Calif]

JohnnyCarter and ISaac-1
You guys realize this is a two year old thread

OP is probably still refurbishing for the planned sale...

 

[Jackiemac]

think he's a spammer...

 

[darsben]

think he's a spammer...

I do not think Isaac-1 is a spammer ;D

 

[Jackiemac]

I do not think Isaac-1 is a spammer ;D

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