EasyRVBuyer accepts inquiries from private owners in Louisiana interested in selling a motorhome, travel trailer, or fifth wheel. RVs that are operational, older, damaged, or non-running may be considered individually.
Start with the RV's year, make, model, location, and current condition. We can review these details to determine whether further evaluation or a purchase offer may be possible.
Every RV is assessed individually. An inquiry is not a guaranteed offer, purchase, payment arrangement, or pickup commitment.
Yes. Individuals in Louisiana may submit details about motorhomes, travel trailers, and fifth wheels they personally own. You do not need to be a dealership or have multiple vehicles.
The company considers used and aging RVs as well as vehicles with mechanical, water-related, or structural problems. Acceptance depends on the particular RV, its ownership documents, condition, location, and the terms that can be agreed upon. Not every inquiry leads to a purchase.
Tell us if the RV is at a home, campground, storage lot, or rural property. That information can help identify inspection or transportation concerns. A Louisiana inquiry option does not imply an EasyRVBuyer office, dedicated employees, or a pickup fleet in the state. Other states are listed in the RV buying Locations directory.
The useful evaluation details vary because a motorhome has an engine, while a travel trailer or fifth wheel must be towed.
Provide mileage, maintenance history, engine and transmission condition, and whether the vehicle currently starts and drives. Describe warning lights, overdue repairs, roof leaks, soft flooring, slide-outs, and interior equipment.
Louisiana OMV's motorhome titling policy identifies the chassis VIN for title purposes, even when the body displays another manufacturer. Check your title and vehicle identifiers.
Describe the roof and seals, walls, flooring, axles, tires, brakes, hitch, electrical system, and plumbing. The towing condition matters more than engine mileage.
For a seasonal site, mention utilities, decks, skirting, or steps that may need to be removed. Do not describe a trailer as tow-ready unless you reasonably know it can be moved safely.
Include the condition of the frame, pin box, landing gear, roof, slide-outs, floors, and tires. Fifth wheels require a compatible towing vehicle and sufficient access space.
If it has been parked for years, say whether the leveling and landing equipment works and whether there is room for the necessary truck to position itself.
An RV need not be ready for a trip to be considered for evaluation. EasyRVBuyer reviews inquiries involving older units, cosmetic wear, mechanical problems, structural issues, water intrusion, and non-running motorhomes. A vehicle's condition can affect any possible offer or prevent a purchase.
Describe defects honestly and have current photos available. Louisiana has written flood-damage disclosure rules discussed below. Before paying for major repairs solely to sell, compare the repair cost with your likely selling options.
The inquiry process starts with information, not an automatic binding offer.
Use the Contact page or call. Share the RV type, year, make, model, location, and condition, plus motorhome mileage or trailer towing readiness.
Mention mechanical or flood damage, missing documents, active loans, and access restrictions. Keep recent photos ready and confirm how to provide them if requested.
The information can be reviewed to determine if a purchase offer may be possible. More details or an inspection may be needed before terms can be confirmed.
If an offer is made, agree on ownership documents, any further inspection, payment arrangements, and transport responsibilities before the transfer.
There is no verified universal promise of immediate offers, fixed payment or pickup dates, free towing, or automatic loan payoff for private-owner transactions.
You can start with basic details. More specific information helps identify paperwork, condition, or movement issues before a transaction is discussed.
Do not climb onto an unsafe RV roof, enter floodwater, or operate compromised electrical equipment to obtain photos. Do not send Social Security numbers, bank passwords, or identity documents through an unverified initial inquiry form.
Year, make, and model are a starting point. Actual condition, mileage, maintenance, repair requirements, market demand, ownership documents, and transportation needs can all influence a potential buyer's offer. Known Louisiana flood exposure may be important for electrical and structural condition. These are general valuation considerations, not a proprietary EasyRVBuyer price formula.
May reduce advertising, separate buyer inquiries, and showings. A direct offer may account for repair and resale risks, so it is not necessarily the highest price you could obtain.
You control the asking price and negotiations but handle advertising, showings, payment verification, paperwork, and continuing storage or maintenance.
A dealership or specialist markets the RV on your behalf. Review commission, preparation expenses, insurance, possession, and payment conditions before agreeing.
Can be convenient when acquiring another RV. Compare the complete replacement transaction rather than only the trade-in allowance.
Keeping the RV, repairing it, or listing privately may be a better financial decision in some circumstances. A possible direct offer is another option to compare, not a reason to skip that comparison.
Louisiana has specific rules for title assignments, notarial documentation, loans, odometer disclosures, and unusual trailer ownership situations. A title that is lost is not the same as a trailer that has never been titled.
The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) used-title guidance identifies the current certificate of title, a properly completed assignment, and Vehicle Application DPSMV 1799 among the ordinary documents. Lien releases and odometer statements may be needed.
OMV explains that a properly notarized title, bill of sale, or invoice may satisfy the transaction file's notarial requirement. A limited alternative permits an authorized representative of a federally insured financial institution to witness the assignment when the specified conditions are met, including recording a lien.
A separate bill of sale generally is not required by OMV if the selling price is included on the title assignment. Do not assume every document must be separately notarized or that an informal witness can substitute for a notary. Complete the title assignment accurately rather than signing it blank.
Under R.S. 32:707, a purchaser generally must apply for a title within five days of delivery of the previously issued title, or of the vehicle when a certificate was not previously issued, subject to statutory exceptions. This is not a universal five-day seller notice requirement. The seller still must provide properly assigned ownership records and required disclosures.
Motorhomes generally require a motor vehicle title; travel trailers and fifth wheels generally need appropriate trailer title documents. The fact that a recreational trailer has no engine does not make it automatically title-exempt. Check the VIN, current certificate, ownership names, and any recorded lien.
An RV titled in another state may require that state's proper assignment and additional Louisiana documentation. Neither a generic bill of sale nor an old registration is automatically sufficient in every case.
If the original title was lost, destroyed, mutilated, or never received, OMV Policy 15.00, Duplicate Titles, describes the correct procedure. The registered owner, an authorized agent, or a recorded lienholder can apply as permitted. The application uses DPSMV 1799 and a duplicate-title affidavit, with specified notarization or in-person OMV/Public Tag Agency signing alternatives.
Outstanding liens may require lender documents and may cause the duplicate to be delivered to the lienholder. An application normally cannot issue a duplicate in a deceased person's name except in the policy's limited pre-death-affidavit circumstance. Do not assume a title replacement or an estate transaction can be completed immediately.
R.S. 32:707.4 provides an alternate procedure for certain trailers, including travel trailers, that were not previously titled or licensed in another state and have no existing OMV record. The applicant must satisfy strict conditions, including notarized ownership and hold-harmless affidavits, the vehicle application, a physical inspection by a qualified Louisiana law enforcement officer, and an NCIC check.
If ordinary proof of purchase is unavailable, the statute also describes sworn statements from two people with personal knowledge of the acquisition. Meeting the requirements can allow registration first; the certificate of title is not issued until one year after registration and another NCIC verification.
This is not a quick replacement-title process. A trailer previously titled in Louisiana or another state generally needs a different solution if its certificate is missing.
Louisiana operates an electronic lien and title program. A lender can hold a recorded security interest even when the owner does not possess a conventional paper certificate.
Before completing a sale, contact the lender through its official channel for the balance, title custody, and release requirements. Tell EasyRVBuyer that financing exists, but do not assume that it automatically pays the lender or completes all release documents.
OMV Policy 80.00 explains that federal odometer disclosure for covered model-year 2011 and newer vehicles generally runs for 20 years; model years 2010 and earlier follow the older 10-year framework. Federal 49 CFR 580.17 also exempts non-self-propelled vehicles and vehicles over 16,000 pounds GVWR.
A covered motorhome may need a signed mileage statement, while an ordinary non-self-propelled travel trailer or fifth wheel is exempt from the federal odometer disclosure requirement. Mileage may still help value a motorhome even when a legal exemption applies.
Check the prior state's title assignment rules when an RV is titled outside Louisiana. If multiple people are named, confirm the required signatures. An inherited RV can involve succession documents, a certified Judgment of Possession, or other approved evidence. OMV's vehicle guidance explains several inheritance scenarios. One relative or one co-owner is not automatically authorized to transfer every RV alone.
This is general information, not personalized legal advice. Verify the exact requirements for your RV and transaction with Louisiana OMV or an authorized Public Tag Agency before completing a transfer.
Louisiana law addresses earlier flood damage in RV transactions. The duty to disclose damage is separate from a possible purchase offer, and separate from whether OMV assigns a title brand.
Under R.S. 32:1270.27, a person selling or transferring a recreational vehicle must provide the buyer written notification of the extent of previous water damage from flooding as required by the statute. The law defines a water-damaged recreational vehicle in relation to flooding damage to its power train, computer, or electrical system. It provides a potential remedy for an eligible buyer unaware of undisclosed damage.
If the RV flooded, disclose what you actually know: affected electrical components, drivetrain where applicable, interior materials, repairs, an insurance claim, and any branded-title history. Keep photos and repair records where available. A roof leak is not automatically the same as floodwater damage, but known leaks should still be honestly described during evaluation.
For relevant motor-vehicle title transactions, OMV Policy 76.00 describes a written Disclosure of Water Damage, Form DPSMV 1637, signed by a nondealer transferor and the transferee and submitted with title supporting documents. Its applicability and other required forms depend on the vehicle and transaction. Ask OMV which procedure applies to your motorhome or towable RV.
R.S. 32:707(O) and OMV Policy 76.00 address water-damaged motor-vehicle titles for qualifying damage to a power train, computer, or electrical system where a salvage title or certificate of destruction is not required. Other total-loss rules can also matter.
Do not assume every wet carpet or leaking roof automatically requires the same brand, or that an RV without a brand has never flooded. The relevant RV classification, history, and documentation must be checked. Known flood history should be disclosed before any potential sale, regardless of the RV's eligibility for evaluation.
Written disclosure and accurate ownership documents remain the seller's responsibility as applicable. A possible purchase evaluation does not replace those obligations.
Louisiana offers an online Notice of Vehicle Transfer service for a sold, donated, or traded vehicle. OMV flags its record with the reported disposition.
The notice does not legally transfer ownership. The new owner must apply for title. Preserve a copy of the assigned title and accurate sale details.
For vehicles subject to Louisiana's registration and liability-insurance rules, OMV instructs owners to cancel the plate before canceling liability insurance. A plate canceled online generally need not be turned in but must be removed and destroyed.
Motorhomes and towables can have different registration and coverage circumstances. Confirm what applies instead of automatically canceling coverage. The separate Statement of Non-Use procedure is not a completed-sale notice.
NOAA's Louisiana climate summary describes hot summers, mild winters, and precipitation throughout the year. These conditions suggest reasonable inspection priorities, not that every RV kept in Louisiana is damaged.
For long-stored RVs, inspect seals around windows, roof openings, and slide-outs, plus flooring, cabinets, and interior materials. Stains, softness, swelling, or odors can justify further investigation. Describe actual findings, not presumed mold.
The National Weather Service documents Louisiana flood hazards. If the RV was actually affected, explain the event, the components exposed, and any cleanup or repairs. Preserve relevant invoices and photos.
For RVs actually exposed to coastal saltwater or spray, check hardware, electrical connections, brakes, and running gear. Also describe tire, battery, engine, and towing condition after storage. Coastal location alone does not prove corrosion.
A vehicle near a major highway can still be difficult to move if it sits on soft ground, behind a locked gate, or on a road affected by flooding. Actual site access matters more than a regional label.
I-10 and I-12 connect much of southern Louisiana; I-20 and I-49 provide important northern and central connections. Around New Orleans and the Northshore, bridges and causeways may matter. In Acadiana, southwest Louisiana, and river or bayou communities, low-lying final access roads and bridges can affect movement.
Interstate proximity does not guarantee inspection or pickup service at a particular location.
The Louisiana 511 traffic service provides information about incidents, closures, weather-related travel problems, and ferries. If a large hauler or recovery vehicle is needed, route, clearance, size, and weight requirements may need separate review.
Not every normal RV movement needs an oversize permit. Transport responsibilities and costs depend on the individual arrangement.
An RV that cannot move normally may require different equipment or site preparation. No pickup date, transportation availability, or fee arrangement is established by an inquiry alone.
Yes, it may be considered individually. Describe the event, affected components, repairs, and any water-damage or salvage title history. Evaluation eligibility does not remove Louisiana's applicable written flood-disclosure requirements.
Louisiana OMV has specific notarial requirements for ordinary used-title transactions. An appropriately notarized title assignment, bill of sale, or invoice may satisfy the relevant file requirement; limited witnessing alternatives exist. Confirm the documents that apply to your transaction.
R.S. 32:707.4 provides a restricted procedure for qualifying trailers without earlier title, licensing, or OMV records. It requires affidavits, an authorized inspection, and NCIC checks, with title issuance deferred until one year after registration. It is not a routine lost-title shortcut.
Yes. Non-running motorhomes may be evaluated. Explain the problem, how long it has been stationary, and whether suitable equipment can access it. Purchase and transportation arrangements depend on the specific RV.
Disclose the financing when you inquire. Completing a sale may require the lender's cooperation, title release, and agreed payment arrangements. No automatic lender-payoff service is guaranteed.
No. It flags a reported sale, donation, or trade in OMV records, but does not itself transfer legal ownership. Proper assignment and the buyer's title application are separate steps.
The arrangements must be confirmed for the transaction. Provide the exact location, vehicle mobility, site restrictions, and obstacles. Do not assume towing is included, that pickup is available, or that a date has been reserved.
If you personally own a motorhome, travel trailer, or fifth wheel, share its year, make, model, location, current condition, and any title, flood damage, loan, or access concerns. EasyRVBuyer can review the inquiry and discuss whether further evaluation or a possible purchase offer makes sense.
On the Contact page, use General Inquiry or Other and identify yourself as a private owner selling an RV in Louisiana. No offer, payment, or transport arrangement is guaranteed by submitting a message.
