You know, we talk all the time on this blog about how it’s a great time to buy an RV. One thing we don’t talk about a lot is how it’s also a great time to sell an RV. Let’s say you are thinking of selling your RV. Maybe you’re looking to upgrade, get something more luxurious. Or, maybe you’re thinking of going from a fifth wheel to a full-on RV. Whatever the reason, people sell RVs all the time. When you do, you have a lot of questions to ask. Just like any other large sale, you have to consider the value of any upgrades you’ve put in, and whether or not you will get your money’s worth out of selling the thing with the upgrades in place.
The two concerns you really ought to think about
The first concern you really should have is not about added value, it’s about subtracted value. If you installed a satellite system or cell phone signal booster on your RV, you probably drilled some holes. If you take that system out, well, you have holes. You also potentially have a difference in color between where the antennas were covering up the exterior finish of the RV and where they weren’t. If you’re going to sell the RV, you’ll need to address those two things. The body work and paint alone may end up being more than the cost of a new system.
And unless you’re selling to someone who’s going to do a ground-up renovation, you obviously can’t just leave those holes where they are. You also can’t leave the damage that the indoor stuff causes either. It’s usually minimal, just some screw holes if that, but it’s all something that has to be considered.
You should also think about…
Ask yourself if you wouldn’t just be happy with new hardware. Today’s cell phone signal boosters are a lot more powerful than the ones from years past. They’re also compatible with LTE and nationwide 5G. Older cell boosters might not be. That alone might make it worth leaving the old booster in place so you can get a new one.
When it comes to satellite, things get a little more confusing. There hasn’t been a lot of change in the “in-motion” dishes in many years. That’s because they only see one satellite at a time anyway. However, if you have a Winegard Trav’ler or similar hardware, you might not be getting all the channels you want. Newer systems allow you to see more satellites and run new systems like DIRECTV’s Genie and DISH’s Hopper. This gives you more options for how you watch TV.
It’s almost always better to leave the old hardware in place
Yes, there are going to be cases where you’ll want to take the old hardware with you. But, there won’t be too many of them. For the most part you’ll want to leave it in place and look at putting something new in your new RV. You’ll want the massive power that today’s cell boosters bring. As for satellite, you have to decide if that’s still on the roadmap for you. If you still have satellite at home, you can usually get it in the RV for just a small monthly fee. There’s still the hardware to consider, but that’s a one-time purchase.
You can also choose to move over to streaming. If you choose a live TV streaming service like DIRECTV Stream, you can use a hotspot to provide internet while you’re on the road. It’s a modern and simple way of doing things and a lot of folks are going that way too.
No matter what you do, you’ll want to make sure you talk to the experts. Call the folks at Signal Connect and we can help you with the tough decisions. We can also help you get your new RV set up just how you like it. We know how to make it easy. Give us a try! The number is 888-233-7563 and we’re here during East Coast business hours.
