The Best Time to Sell Your Motorhome — It Might Be Now

With the summer travel season kicking off and 44 million Americans planning to go RVing this summer, peak seasonality could be a fantastic time to sell your motorhome. (If you’re not using it, that is!) While traditionally spring is thought of as the best time to sell a motorhome, summer doesn’t lag far behind. However, even though seasonality is relevant, don’t discount the importance of your personal timing. Because for you, the best time to sell your motorhome could very well be now.

So, let’s start by equipping you with with a little motorhome market insight. We’ll walk you through how each selling season typically plays out. Then we’ll chat a little about why now could be the perfect time to list.

Spring: The Classic Launch Window

Spring consistently brings strong demand and higher valuations. RV Trader’s analysis of 2024 found price trends peaked during this season for motorhomes as buyers came online with fresh budgets and trip plans.

That said, the surge that draws buyers also entices many sellers, so your listing competes with a crowded field.

Summer: Carryover into Travel Season

Spring may set the stage, but summer sustains the momentum. RV Business notes that wholesale RV values — although especially for towables — remain robust throughout summer as consumer interest persists.

Early 2025 search trends back that up. Interest in travel trailers held strong in January and February, and has kept a steady trajectory well into the summer months. That means motivated RV buyers are still browsing online listings well past spring, according to RV PRO.

Sure, spring earns the headlines, but summer could quietly be your golden opportunity. Demand is still high, values hold strong, and buyers are ready to act.

Fall: Shoulder-Season and Reduced Competition

Once the kids are back in school and camping trips taper, dealers typically reduce prices to clear inventory. Inventory from summer starts to dwindle, and many sellers pull their listings, thinking the season’s over.

All this gives your RV more visibility with fewer competing units on the market. Fall buyers tend to be deliberate and research-heavy. They’ve been browsing all summer and are finally ready to make a move, often looking to score a better deal before winter hits.

Winter: Niche Buyers and Deal Hunters 

Winter is the quietest stretch for RV sales, but there’s still a niche buyer base actively looking — often with cash in hand. These buyers tend to fall into two groups:

1. Full-timers or retirees seeking warm-weather escapes; and
2. Deal hunters who know this is when prices dip and sellers may be more flexible.

You won’t get top dollar, but if you’re looking to offload your motorhome before year-end — or want to avoid winter storage and maintenance — this can be a smart exit window. Highlighting features like cold-weather insulation, heated tanks, or solar packages can make your listing stand out even more to winter-savvy shoppers.

Why NOW Might Be the Best Time to Sell Your Motorhome

OK, let’s review some RV market insights on why now might be the right time to sell a motorhome. 

• Entry-level and luxury are hot, but mid-range sells are lagging. RV Trader’s 2024 data shows strong trends at either end of the price spectrum. Buyers favored lower-cost towables and high-end motorhomes, while mid-range models (~$30k–$60k) saw significant pullbacks (15–22 percent). That’s good news for most Class A motorhome owners, as well as those with higher-end Class Bs and Class Cs.
• Used RV value rising. Preowned units are seeing a surge in interest, but the biggest surge there is in towables, not motorhomes. RV Trader noted a “hot” used market in late 2024 and early 2025 — ideal if you’re selling a gently used motorhome .
• Shipments to rise, which could increase market competition in the future. The RV Industry Association projects shipments of 330,000–362,000 units in 2025—up from roughly 312,000–337,000 in 2024. More new units means more interest overall, but also more competition. So, if you’re looking to sell, it might be wise to act while demand is high.

Additional Benefits of the Current Summer Season

• High buyer activity. With tens of millions heading out this summer, online searches and listing views remain elevated.
• Optimal pricing environment. Although spring yields peak numbers, summer values stay strong — especially for  luxury units — while your listing faces fewer direct comparisons.
• Used unit advantage. Buyers are increasingly favoring preowned RVs due to cost and affordability, boosting your chances if you’re selling a gently used model.

Seller Checklist for Maximum Value

1. Highlight seasonal readiness. Emphasize features that matter now: A/C, awnings, campground-friendly tech and do any proactive maintenance allowing buyers to hit the road quickly.
2. Price smart. Research comparable summer listings. You might price just under peak spring valuations yet still above post-season declines.
3. Optimize photos. Showcase summer use — campfire setups, scenic background, open slide-outs. Really emphasize the lifestyle the motorhome can offer its next owner. 
4. Be flexible. Summer buyers want to hit the road ASAP. Offer quick turnaround on test drives or transfer of ownership.
5. Market on all fronts. RV Trader reaches 6.5 million monthly visitors — many who haven’t checked spring listings yet.

If your RV is clean, well-maintained, and priced right, putting it on RV Trader or RVT right now gives it a chance to shine in front of millions of potential buyers. And that, ultimately, could time things out well for you.