Can I Sell or Trade In My RV at Fretz RV?

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Yes. Fretz RV's website lists two separate paths for turning in an RV you already own: Sell or Consign Your RV and RV Trade in Evaluation. Selling or consigning is for when you want to exit your current RV without necessarily buying another one; trade-in evaluation is the route to use when you plan to apply your current RV's value toward a new or used unit from Fretz RV. Both are listed as online entry points, so the practical next step is to start there or contact the dealership directly to confirm current terms, timing, and how value is determined.

Two different paths, two different goals

The distinction matters because it changes what you're asking the dealership to do.

Path What it's for Where it starts on the site
Sell or Consign Your RV You want Fretz RV to sell your RV on your behalf, or you want to sell it outright "Sell or Consign Your RV" menu item
RV Trade in Evaluation You plan to buy a replacement RV and want your current one credited toward it "RV Trade in Evaluation" menu item
  • Consignment generally means the dealership markets and sells the unit for you, typically for a fee or commission split. The site lists the entry point but does not publish commission rates or contract terms.
  • Trade-in means the value of your current RV is applied against a purchase. This is the more common route if you're already shopping the inventory.

How to start a trade-in evaluation

  1. Go to the RV Trade in Evaluation page from the main menu.
  2. Provide the details of your current RV — make, model, year, condition, and similar information — so the dealership can assess it.
  3. Expect to supply photos and/or documentation if requested; the site does not specify the exact submission fields, so treat the form as a starting point rather than a complete appraisal.
  4. Review the resulting offer against your payoff balance (if financed) and against the price of the RV you want to buy.

The expected result is a valuation you can apply to a purchase. The common snag is that an online evaluation is an estimate — a firm number usually requires an in-person inspection, and the site does not state otherwise.

How to start a sale or consignment

  1. Go to the Sell or Consign Your RV page.
  2. Submit your RV's information through the listed process.
  3. Confirm with the dealership whether you're pursuing an outright sale or a consignment arrangement, since the two carry different obligations and payout structures.

Because the site does not publish consignment percentages, payout timelines, or whether outright purchase is offered, those are questions to raise directly with the dealership rather than assume.

Combining a trade-in with a purchase

If you're trading in, you can shop the same inventory you'd browse as a cash buyer. Fretz RV's listings can be filtered by:

  • Condition — New, Used, or both
  • RV type — from folding pop-up campers and travel trailers through fifth wheels, toy haulers, and Class A/B/B+/C and Super C motorhomes
  • Manufacturer — a long list including Airstream, Coachmen, Forest River, Grand Design, Jayco, Keystone, Winnebago, Tiffin, and others
  • Floorplan features — bunkhouse, rear living, kitchen island, Murphy bed, outdoor kitchen, and more

Filtering by type and floorplan first, then checking trade value, keeps you from evaluating a trade against a unit that doesn't actually fit your needs.

What to confirm before committing

The website establishes that these services exist and where to find them, but it does not answer several things that affect your decision:

  • How value is determined — online estimate vs. in-person inspection
  • Consignment terms — fee or commission, listing duration, who handles storage
  • Whether outright purchase is available — as opposed to consignment only
  • Timing — how long a sale or consignment typically takes
  • Paperwork — title transfer, lien payoff, and any state requirements for Pennsylvania transactions

For all of these, contact Fretz RV directly. The site lists a phone number (215-660-3732) and a Souderton, PA location, and offers a Book VIP Sales Appt option if you'd rather handle the evaluation in person.

A practical sequence

If you're both selling and buying, the efficient order is: get the trade-in evaluation first, then browse inventory with your budget range already narrowed by the trade credit, then confirm the final numbers in person. That way you're comparing real prices rather than list prices, and you avoid committing to a purchase before you know what your current RV is actually worth to the dealership.