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Display Alphanumerically. Display by Location. Display by Map. Register your Company. Registry Registry. All Registries. Browse by Username. Browse Recently Added. Browse Recently Modified. Browse Most Commented. Browse Most Popular. Advanced Search. New RVs can cost as much as a small house, and lot fees only worsen the matter. To enjoy a comfortable outdoor vacation with a RV without having to take out a loan, consider looking at salvage auctions. Many salvage RVs have suffered only minor damage.
Significant damage to the interior, for instance, could only require some new carpet and scrap lumber to get the vehicle livable again. Likewise, a minor collision can cause cosmetic damage that would be expensive to fix like new, but could easily be replaced with comparable materials or used parts. All of these issues can require a quick fix, but mean thousands of dollars saved by purchasing a salvage RV at RideSafely.
Seeing as salvage RV status can mean any number of things, looking through the auctions for a listing that meets your needs could provide you with a gold mine. Some older model recreational vehicles may not require expensive repairs before an insurance company declares it totaled. Similarly, an salvage RV that has been sitting neglected could have an undetermined issue with it. This could cause the owner to file a claim rather than going through the hassle of having to keep up with the maintenance themselves.
Stolen RVs may also have been declared salvage RVs. After three to ten days, the insurance company declares the vehicle a loss. If the vehicle is later recovered, they will still force the owner to total the vehicle because they have already paid out the policy. This scenario can mean big rewards for a lucky bidder.
The decision to buy a salvage RV spells big savings. Consider fixing the RV yourself or finding a mechanic with competitive rates that can help you.
You should never accept sub-par work, but keep in mind that many of the estimates that insurance companies receive are inflated. This fact means that their decision to total the car in the first place may have been simply because of a lack of foresight. Savvy buyers, especially those with mechanical experience or access to inexpensive parts or labor, can capitalize on this mistake and end up rewarded with a fabulous vacation vehicle.
In order to get the best value for your money, you should always keep an eye out for a solid auction. Some salvage RVs may require more work than you are willing to put in, but if you wait long enough and check often enough, a listing will appear that feels like a diamond in the rough. Avoid projects that will get you in over your head and hold out for the less risky deals, and even the most mechanically-deficient vehicle owner will have an inexpensive option for visiting Mother Nature in comfort and style.
Your email address will not be published. JW of Opechee Shores Well-known member. Be very careful of something with a salvage title. We have had a lot of flooding in the country this year and a lot of units that insurance companies wrote off as totaled but are sold as salvage.
They may have gotten water damage that doesn't show now that it has dried out but it will be a problem down the road. Very few salvage ones are from small accidents: they wouldn't be totaled and ones that are damaged enough to be totaled need to be repaired by experts unless you are going to do the repairs and keep it.
It will be near impossible to sell later. I'm no expert but I believe banks will not loan money for the purchase of a salvage vehicle. That may not affect you but it may make it harder to re-sell down the line. Unless the reason for the salvage title was very clear, the repairs were well documented, and it could be easily inspected; I would not consider it.
If it was due to water damage, I would not consider it. All of the above are maybe, or even likely, true. The owner gets a check for the ACV and the coach is then sold by the insurer for it's salvage value. In many states, the title that goes with that coach is marked "Salvage" or similar wording to denote that the vehicle has been scrapped. Individuals with the skills, or shops that have spare capacity, may buy the "salvage" and work on it as time permits, and it is often possible to completely restore the coach.
My Dad owned an auto body shop and always got his own cars that way, buying a "totaled" high end car from the insurer and fixing it in his spare time. He would drive it until another nice one came along and then sell it. That's the risk, and the reason that most states mark the titles as a warning.
If you can't do that, or hire an inspector who can, probably best to avoid such vehicles. TonyDtorch Guest. Does it have to be revealed why there is a salvage title? Thanks so much for the info!
Click to expand Call your insurance agent and see if a vehicle with a salvage title can even be insured. BinaryBob Moderator Emeritus. SargeW Site Team. Joined Dec 12, Posts 8, Location Where ever we park it! With many insurers the only coverage they will make on a salvage title vehicle is a liability policy.
That means that if you or your rig sustain any damage in an incident, you are on your own. I found that out the hard way when as a younger guy I bought a Jeep that was Salvage Title.
Ironically, I had not had it very long when some guy lost control of his vehicle on the freeway in a rain storm and hit me, totaling it. For an RV I would not roll the dice with a salvaged rig. Ohhh Marty!! You're still a young guy!! Heck yeah, that is what I keep telling myself! So I could have the MH inspected, but knowing that there could be issues with resell and insurance, it appears to be foolish to throw money that way.
Onward with the search
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