Do Campervans and Motorhomes Have a Good Resale Value?
Do campervans, motorhomes and caravans hold their value? What affects resale value in the UK, and how to get the best price when you sell.
Buying a campervan, motorhome or caravan is a big investment, so it’s natural to ask how much you’ll get back when you sell. The good news: they generally hold their value well. The detail depends on what you have and how you’ve looked after it.
Campervans and motorhomes
Campervans and motorhomes tend to hold their value better than many cars. Demand has been strong in the UK, and supply of good used vehicles is limited, so well-kept examples stay in demand.
Like any vehicle, they lose the most value in the first few years, then depreciate more slowly.
What helps a campervan or motorhome hold its value
- A popular base vehicle, such as the VW Transporter for campervans, or a well-supported Fiat Ducato or Peugeot Boxer base for motorhomes
- A good-quality conversion, professional or well documented, with certificates for gas and electrics
- Low mileage for its age, with a full service history
- A clean MOT history, which you can check on GOV.UK
- No damp in the living area
- A popular layout, such as fixed beds or a rear lounge
What reduces value
- Damp or water ingress
- Rust on the base vehicle, especially sills and wheel arches
- Gaps in the service history or a poor MOT history
- Unfinished or poorly documented self-build work
Touring caravans
Touring caravans depreciate faster than motorhomes. They have no engine, and manufacturers launch a new model year every autumn, which makes each caravan look a year older.
That doesn’t mean they have no value. A well-kept caravan with a popular layout, no damp and a service history still sells well. The biggest factors are:
- Damp, by far the most important
- Make, model and year
- Layout: fixed beds, island beds and end washrooms are in demand
- Extras such as a motor mover, awning and solar panel
Our guide to how much your caravan is worth covers each factor in detail.
How to get the best resale price
- Keep the service and habitation records up to date.
- Deal with leaks early, before they become damp.
- Keep the paperwork: CRiS document or V5C, handbook and both keys.
- Store it well, covered and ventilated if possible.
- Sell at the right time: see the best time to sell a caravan.
Find out what yours is worth
We buy touring caravans, motorhomes and campervans of any age and condition, anywhere in the UK. Get a free valuation, a real offer usually sent the same day, or read more about selling your motorhome or campervan.
Frequently asked questions
Do campers have a good resale value?
Generally, yes. Campervans and motorhomes tend to hold their value well compared with many cars, especially popular models in good condition with a full service history. Like any vehicle, they lose the most value in the first few years.
Which campervans hold their value best?
Campervans on popular base vehicles, such as the VW Transporter, and professional conversions with good build quality tend to hold their value best, along with well-known factory-built brands.
Do touring caravans hold their value?
Touring caravans depreciate faster than motorhomes, mainly because they have no engine and new models are launched every year. Condition, damp and layout make the biggest difference to what a used caravan is worth.
