How to prepare your RV for sale and pickup

Gather your paperwork before preparing your RV to sell

Start with the ownership paperwork. Find the title, current registration and your ID, then check whether the ownership names match. If something is missing or different, mention it early rather than waiting until pickup.

Have a loan? Gather your lender’s name, account details and current payoff information. We can pay the lender directly, and you receive any equity. If the payoff exceeds our offer, you must cover the difference at closing. We do not make loans.

Our Texas RV title transfer guide explains the seller’s documents. Confirm unusual ownership or registration questions with TxDMV or your county tax office.

• Title, registration and identification.
• Lender contact details and payoff information, if applicable.
• Maintenance records, repair receipts and warranty documents you have.
• Owner’s manuals and appliance instructions.
• Entry, storage compartment, ignition and hitch-lock keys, plus remotes.

Take clear photos of the RV, including problem areas

If you are wondering how to take photos of your RV to sell, use daylight, open the blinds and take sharp, wide views before close-ups. Include damage, staining and missing parts rather than hiding them. Photos help us understand what affects an RV cash offer.

Use the following photo checklist where applicable. Photograph roof areas only from a safe position, and never climb onto a questionable roof just to get a picture. Keep identification documents out of general photos and share them only when needed.

• Front exterior, including the windshield or hitch area.
• Rear exterior, including visible damage.
• Driver-side exterior with slide-outs visible.
• Passenger-side exterior with entry steps visible.
• Roof surface and roof-mounted equipment, if safely visible.
• Living area in a wide view.
• Kitchen, counters and appliances.
• Bedroom or sleeping areas.
• Bathroom, shower and toilet area.
• Flooring, especially soft, swollen or damaged spots.
• Ceiling corners and any water stains.
• Under sinks, showing plumbing and signs of leaks.
• VIN sticker or identification plate, with readable characters.
• Dashboard and odometer, plus a separate generator hour-meter image if equipped.
• Tires, including tread, sidewalls and readable date codes.

Do a basic clean, not a renovation

You can clean your RV before selling without paying for professional detailing. Remove trash, sweep or vacuum, wipe counters and empty the refrigerator. Leave surfaces visible so we can see their condition.

Do not spend money on major repairs just to request an offer. A roof replacement, engine repair or appliance upgrade may not return what you spend. Tell us what works, what does not and what you have not tested.

Houston’s humidity and heavy rain can leave musty odors, stains and moisture damage. Disclose known leaks or flooding instead of painting over stains or masking smells. We consider many RV types and conditions, including flood-damaged and end-of-life units, but not every unit is a fit.

• Remove clothing, food, medications, valuables and personal documents.
• Check drawers, basement storage, overhead cabinets and exterior compartments.
• Separate anything you intend to keep and tell us before the offer is finalized.

Empty waste tanks and leave propane secured

Empty the black and gray tanks at an authorized dump location if you can do so safely. Never discharge wastewater onto the ground or into a storm drain. If the RV cannot move, a valve is stuck or tank condition is unknown, tell us before pickup rather than attempting a risky fix.

Leave propane tank valves closed. Do not remove cylinders or mounted tanks that are included in the agreed purchase, and do not attempt propane-system repairs. Report any suspected leak or damaged connection before anyone operates the system.

Tell us whether the RV is connected to shore power, water or sewer. Arrange safe disconnection before removal, and flag any connection you cannot safely disconnect yourself.

Make room for pickup at your Houston location

We inspect and collect RVs at homes, storage lots, RV parks and repair shops throughout our Greater Houston service area. Explain the access conditions before we schedule, especially if the RV cannot run or roll.

At a storage facility, arrange authorized gate access and confirm pickup hours with management. At home, check any HOA access requirements and move vehicles blocking the driveway. Tell us about narrow gates, low branches, tight turns, soft ground or anything that could complicate towing.

Houston rain can make unpaved access difficult. Send a photo of the approach if you are unsure, and tell us about flat tires, seized brakes or missing wheels. We can plan better when we know the limitations.

Know what happens at signing and pickup

Our RV buying process starts when you share details and photos by online form, phone or text. We review them and provide a cash offer, often the same day, followed by a quick in-person look wherever the RV is located.

If the condition matches your description, the offer stands. If we find a significant undisclosed issue, we explain what changed and why the number changes. You can walk away. There are no fees, commissions or obligation.

At signing, we pay by cashier’s check, bank transfer or cash and handle title paperwork and any lender payoff. You sign the title with the sale date and, for motorized RVs, the odometer reading, plus Form 130-U showing the sales price. We then tow or drive the RV away at no cost.

• Do one final personal-belongings check.
• Remove your toll tags and license plates, which stay with you.
• Hand over all agreed keys, remotes, manuals and included equipment.

Finish your seller follow-up after the RV leaves

Keep copies of your signed sale documents. File a Vehicle Transfer Notification, Form VTR-346, with TxDMV within 30 days. It is free online and protects you from tickets, tolls and liability after the sale. The buyer must title the vehicle in their name within 30 days.

Do not cancel insurance before the sale. Once it is complete, contact your insurer about cancellation or transfer and confirm the effective date. Remove the RV from any toll account as well.

Ready to begin? Request a cash offer for your RV with the details and photos you have. You do not need a perfectly cleaned RV to start.