Thinking about selling your motorhome or campervan before winter? With a little prep and a clear plan, you can sell quickly, avoid hassles, and still get a strong price. This guide explains valuation, preparation, the best places to list, timing, and the paperwork you will need. Use it as a checklist, and feel confident from the first photo to the final handshake.
Is it a good time to sell a motorhome?
In the UK, late summer to early autumn is often a smart window. Buyers want to avoid winter storage costs and some are keen to prepare for spring trips, which means motivated interest. If you are selling now, lean into that demand. If you need to sell in winter, you can still do well by pricing correctly, showcasing recent servicing, and offering flexible viewing times. Spring also brings strong demand, so do not worry if you miss the autumn window.
Bottom line: it is a good time to sell if you are ready and your vehicle is well presented. Market-ready vehicles sell in any month.
How do I value my motorhome?
If you want a fast, reliable figure from a team that buys daily, request a free valuation from our specialists here: Sell your vehicle.
- Start with a realistic benchmark. Aim for a fair price that attracts enquiries without leaving money on the table.
- Check sold prices, not just asking prices, for similar age, brand, layout, mileage, and condition.
- Factor in service history and extras such as awnings, bike racks, solar, reversing cameras, and recent tyres.
- Consider seasonality. Prices can climb into spring and early summer, then settle into autumn.
- Gather at least two trade valuations and compare with private sale expectations.
Preparation that boosts price and speeds up the sale
A clean, mechanically sound vehicle with a neat paper trail is easier to sell and supports a stronger offer. If you are selling direct to our dealership, we will still appraise vehicles that are not fully detailed, though light prep helps.
- Deep clean inside and out. Pay attention to lockers, seals, roof, and under mats. Finish with a fresh, neutral scent.
- Fix small jobs such as blown bulbs, loose trim, minor silicone reseals, and light touch-ins where sensible.
- Service and safety help buyers feel confident. A recent habitation check and engine service are useful.
- Prove the history with service stamps, gas and electrical checks, MOTs, manuals, spare keys, and receipts for upgrades.
- Stage the photos if you plan to list privately. Shoot on a bright day, turn lights on, open blinds, and show every angle. Include VIN plate, mileage, tyres, and key interior areas.
- Be transparent about age-related marks or quirks to avoid renegotiation later.
Tip: highlight family-friendly layouts, such as a drop-down bed or a rear lounge that converts quickly. If storage is generous, show it.
Your selling options
Choose the route that matches your priorities for speed, convenience, and price. We can buy your vehicle directly, and we are happy to advise on the alternatives.
Sell directly to our dealership
Fast, secure, and low stress. Request a valuation, book an appraisal, and complete the sale with straightforward paperwork. Ideal if you want a quick, certain outcome.
Private sale
Often achieves a higher headline price, since there is no dealer margin. You handle advertising, enquiries, viewings, test drives, and payment. Build in time for checks and be strict on safe payment.
Brokerage or sale-on-behalf
A dealer markets the vehicle for you and takes a fee on successful sale. You avoid most of the practical hassle. Ask our team if this route suits your vehicle and timeline.
Where can I sell my motorhome for free?
Free marketplaces and social media groups can work if you want to manage everything yourself. Use high quality photos, a clear description, and a fair price. Meet in safe, public locations with CCTV where possible, do not release keys without verified funds, and be cautious of unsolicited offers. If you prefer less hassle, a direct sale to a dealership trades a little price for speed and reduced risk.
What is the best way to sell my motorhome?
The best way is the one that gets you the right price in the least time, with minimal stress. A simple plan looks like this:
- Get a realistic valuation range from sold listings and at least one trade valuation. Start here: free valuation.
- Prepare the vehicle, complete due servicing, and assemble documents.
- Write a clear description. Include make, model, year, mileage, engine and fuel type, gearbox, layout, berths, ownership and service history, recent work, and honest condition notes.
- Choose your route, private, dealership, or brokerage, and price accordingly.
- Screen enquiries and arrange safe viewings. Keep insurance active until completion.
Ready to get started? Request your free valuation today: Sell your vehicle.