Free reference · updated September 2026
What an RV is worth depends on where it's parked
Regional, seasonal, and condition adjustments for used RV values across the US, by unit type. Pick a unit type and a view, then select a state to see its full breakdown — and when you want the number for your exact rig, get a live-market valuation.
The short answer: for the same RV in the same condition, region moves the price by about ±5%, season moves it by 7–14% between summer and winter depending on the unit type, and condition problems tied to the local climate — salt, sun, humidity, water — can move it more than either. Local comparable listings are always the base; everything below is an adjustment on top.
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Regional ranges assume an identical unit in identical condition. Click any state to change the region.
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National change from the July–August peak to November–December, by unit type.
National change from July–August to November–December, from J.D. Power market reports; the travel-trailer figure is a 10-year average. J.D. Power doesn't report toy haulers or Class B vans separately. Part of the drop is normal aging, so values only partly recover in spring.
Regional adjustment by unit type
Percent versus book value for an identical unit in identical condition. Blue is above book, red is below. Every figure is an estimate; keep regional adjustments within ±5% and never above the cost of shipping the unit to a stronger market.
| Region | All types | Pop-up camper | Travel trailer | Fifth wheel | Toy hauler | Class A | Class B van | Class C | Truck camper |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific NorthwestWashington, Oregon | +2% to +4% | 0% to +2% | +1% to +3% | 0% to +2% | 0% to +3% | −1% to +2% | +2% to +5% | +1% to +4% | +2% to +5% |
| Mountain WestMontana, Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado | +2% to +5% | 0% to +2% | +1% to +3% | +1% to +4% | +2% to +5% | 0% to +2% | +2% to +5% | +2% to +4% | +2% to +5% |
| Desert SouthwestArizona, Nevada, New Mexico | 0% to +5% | −3% to −1% | About book (±1%) | +1% to +4% | +2% to +5% | +2% to +5% | 0% to +2% | 0% to +2% | 0% to +2% |
| CaliforniaCalifornia | 0% to +3% | About book (±1%) | 0% to +2% | 0% to +2% | +1% to +4% | 0% to +3% | +2% to +5% | 0% to +3% | 0% to +3% |
| Texas and South CentralTexas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas | About book (±2%) | −3% to −1% | About book (±1%) | 0% to +3% | −1% to +2% | +1% to +3% | −3% to −1% | About book (±1%) | −5% to −2% |
| Florida and SoutheastFlorida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky | About book (±2%) | −2% to 0% | −2% to +1% | 0% to +3% | −4% to −1% | +1% to +4% | −2% to +1% | −2% to +1% | −5% to −2% |
| Midwest and PlainsNorth Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio | −5% to −3% | 0% to +2% | −3% to −1% | −3% to −1% | −3% to 0% | −4% to −2% | −5% to −2% | −4% to −1% | −2% to +1% |
| Northeast and Mid-AtlanticMaine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, District of Columbia, West Virginia, Virginia | −5% to −3% | 0% to +3% | −3% to −1% | −4% to −2% | −5% to −2% | −5% to −3% | −1% to +2% | −4% to −1% | −2% to +1% |
| Alaska and HawaiiAlaska, Hawaii | +5% to +10% | +5% to +10% | +5% to +10% | +5% to +10% | +5% to +10% | +5% to +12% | +5% to +10% | +5% to +10% | +5% to +12% |
Selling season and condition risk by region
Where the season is amplified, spring prices run well above fall prices; where it is dampened, the gap is small. In the Sun Belt, Class A coaches and fifth wheels flip to a winter peak.
| Region | Selling season | Condition risk to inspect first | What moves prices here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Northwest | Amplified, about 1.25x. Peak April–August, trough November–February. | Water intrusion and mold. | Four-season packages hold value. Inspect seals, roof, and floors. |
| Mountain West | Amplified, 1.25–1.5x. Peak April–August, trough November–February. | Low, thanks to the dry climate. | Toy haulers, off-grid, and 4x4-ready units see the strongest demand. |
| Desert Southwest | Dampened, about 0.5–0.75x. Soft in summer heat. Class A coaches and fifth wheels: winter peak, October–March. | Sun damage to roofs, decals, and tires. | Solar and lithium upgrades add more value here than in northern markets. |
| California | About 1.0x. Mild climate keeps demand close to year-round. | Sun inland, salt air on the coast. | A large, affluent market, offset by high taxes, fees, and parking limits. |
| Texas and South Central | Dampened, about 0.75x. Strongest February–May and early fall. Class A coaches and fifth wheels: winter peak, October–March. | Heat and Gulf flood titles. | Heavy volume on both sides keeps pricing competitive and efficient. |
| Florida and Southeast | Dampened, about 0.75x. Snowbird demand peaks October–March in Florida. Class A coaches and fifth wheels: winter peak, October–March. | Humidity, mold, and flood titles. | Many older, sun-worn units for sale pull averages down. Price the unit, not the average. |
| Midwest and Plains | Amplified, about 1.5x. Peak April–July, trough October–February. | Road salt and frame or chassis rust. | Supply near the Elkhart manufacturing hub and dense dealer networks push prices down. |
| Northeast and Mid-Atlantic | Amplified, about 1.5x. Peak April–July, trough October–February. | Road salt and frame or chassis rust. | A short season and storage costs drive fall discounting. |
| Alaska and Hawaii | Varies. Short summer season in Alaska; mild in Hawaii. | Varies; comparable sales are thin. | Shipping cost sets the premium, which is why it exceeds the ±5% cap. |
How to stack the adjustments
The order matters. Region and season are small multipliers on a local number; condition is its own line.
- Start from local comps. Use sold and listed units of the same year, make and model within roughly 250–500 miles as the base. That's what a live-market valuation does for you.
- Apply the regional adjustment for the unit type. Keep it within ±5%, and never more than the cost to move the unit to a stronger market — a buyer can always have it shipped.
- Apply seasonality. Use the unit type's national curve, scaled by the region's multiplier. Flip it for Class A coaches and fifth wheels in the Sun Belt, where winter is the selling season.
- Adjust for condition separately. Rust, sun damage, and water intrusion belong here, not in the regional number. Region only tells you what to inspect first.
- Add holding cost on off-season sales. Storage, insurance, interest and depreciation until the next selling season are real money — for a dealer's floorplan and for an owner's driveway alike.
Questions people ask
Do RV values vary by state?
Yes, but less than most sellers expect. For the same unit in the same condition, regional differences run about ±5%: the Mountain West and Pacific Northwest sit a few points above book for towables, toy haulers and vans; Arizona, Florida and Texas run above book for Class A coaches and fifth wheels; the Midwest, Plains and Northeast sit a few points below because of supply near the Elkhart factories, dense dealer networks and a short season. Alaska and Hawaii carry a shipping premium of 5–10% or more. Local comparable listings within 250–500 miles remain the base; the regional figure is an adjustment on top, never a replacement.
When is the best time to sell an RV?
In most of the country, April through June: buyers are planning summer trips and used inventory is thin. Two exceptions: Class A motorhomes and fifth wheels in the Sun Belt (Florida, Arizona, Texas) peak October through March with snowbird demand, and pop-ups and travel trailers move fastest in the weeks before Memorial Day. The worst window almost everywhere is October through February, when storage costs push sellers to discount.
How much do RV values drop after summer?
Nationally, from July–August to November–December: pop-up campers −13.9%, travel trailers −10.8% (10-year average), fifth wheels −10.1%, Class C motorhomes −9.0%, Class A motorhomes −7.4% and truck campers −7.3%, per J.D. Power market reports. Part of that drop is ordinary aging, so prices only partly recover the next spring.
Which states have the highest used RV prices?
For travel trailers, toy haulers, truck campers and Class B vans: Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Utah and Colorado (the Mountain West), then Washington and Oregon. For Class A coaches and fifth wheels: Arizona, Florida and Texas in winter. California pays the most for Class B vans. The softest markets are the Midwest and Plains states near the Elkhart, Indiana manufacturing hub, and the Northeast in the fall.
Does J.D. Power adjust RV values by state or region?
No. J.D. Power publishes national low-retail and average-retail values for each year, make and model; it does not publish state-by-state RV values. The regional ranges on this page are Get My RV Worth working estimates layered on top of local comparables. A Get My RV Worth valuation shows the J.D. Power range next to live comparable listings for your exact unit so you can see both.
How do I adjust an RV's value for my region?
Start from local comps for the same year, make and model. Apply the regional adjustment for the unit type (keep it within ±5% and never more than the cost of shipping the unit to a stronger market). Apply seasonality using the type's national curve scaled by the region's multiplier, and flip it for Class A coaches and fifth wheels in the Sun Belt. Adjust for condition separately, and add holding cost if you are selling in the off-season.
What condition problems hurt an RV's value most, by region?
Road salt and frame or chassis rust in the Midwest, Plains and Northeast; sun damage to roofs, decals and tires in the Desert Southwest and inland California; humidity, mold and Gulf flood titles in Texas, the South Central states and the Southeast; water intrusion and mold in the Pacific Northwest. The Mountain West's dry climate carries the lowest condition risk. On motorhomes, also check engine, drivetrain and chassis; on towables, check the roof, floor delamination and frame.
Is this map a valuation of my RV?
No. It is a free reference for how region, season and condition move used RV prices in general. A valuation prices your exact year, make, model and condition from live comparable listings near you, with the J.D. Power range shown alongside. You can add your RV to Get My RV Worth for free to see its J.D. Power range, and buy the live-comp valuation when you are ready to price it.
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Sources and method. Seasonal figures are J.D. Power national averages. Regional ranges by unit type and seasonal multipliers are Get My RV Worth working estimates, not a published index, and should be calibrated against local sold comps before they are used in a pricing decision. Every figure on this page is an estimate — not an appraisal, and not an offer. Related: how the live-market RV valuation works, free RV selling guides, and RVs for sale by owner in every state.