EasyRVBuyer accepts inquiries from people selling their own motorhomes, travel trailers, and fifth wheels in Michigan. Older RVs, units kept in storage, and vehicles with mechanical, water, or structural problems may also be considered.
Share your RV's year, make, model, condition, and location to begin an individual evaluation. An inquiry does not guarantee an offer or purchase.
Evaluation details differ depending on whether the RV has its own engine or is designed to be towed. The private-owner program focuses on these three categories.
Describe mileage, drivability, maintenance history, and known mechanical problems. A motorhome that starts and drives is different from one with engine or transmission trouble, or uncertain condition after long storage.
If it does not run, note when it last operated and whether the issue has been diagnosed. Starting the engine alone does not establish roadworthiness.
Describe roof seals, flooring, walls, slide-outs, frame, tires, brakes, and towing connections. Mention leaks or damaged areas and whether the trailer has been moved or checked for towing safety recently.
Share details about roof and slide-out condition, the frame, landing gear, and fifth-wheel hitch connection. Storage access and towing readiness matter, especially if a hitch or structural issue could affect movement.
Eligibility for RV categories outside these three should be confirmed before assuming they qualify.
An RV does not need to be in excellent condition to be submitted for evaluation. EasyRVBuyer considers inquiries about normal wear, mechanical problems, water damage, structural concerns, and non-running units.
Damage severity matters. An RV with a small repair is different from one with extensive deterioration or a condition that prevents safe movement. Salvage, rebuilt, flood-related, and other unusual titles require individual review.
The process begins with information about your specific RV. Sending an inquiry does not create an automatic purchase agreement.
Share the RV's year, make, model, category, condition, and Michigan location. Include motorhome mileage or towability details when applicable.
Identify known defects. Recent pictures, additional details, or an inspection may be requested to assess the RV further.
If an offer is available, examine its amount and conditions, including whether inspection or ownership verification could affect the terms.
If both parties decide to proceed, clarify documents, liens, payment, and transportation responsibilities. No fixed completion time is promised.
Accurate information is more useful than a long description filled with guesses. These details are a practical starting point:
Start with front, rear, both sides, and the main living area. Include accessible views of the kitchen, bathroom, and problem areas. Show the location of a leak, soft floor, or damaged component when possible.
Do not climb onto an unsafe roof, crawl under an unstable RV, or operate damaged equipment just to take photos. Mention what has not been inspected or tested.
During the initial inquiry, describe a loan or title problem without sending bank details, Social Security numbers, identity-document images, or financial account credentials through a general form.
An RV's value depends on more than model year. For a motorhome, mileage, mechanical condition, maintenance, and drivability can influence buyer interest.
For travel trailers and fifth wheels, structural integrity, water intrusion, interior condition, towing components, and expected repairs may be especially relevant.
Other considerations include model specifications, market demand, title status, RV location, and the arrangements necessary to complete a sale.
These are general evaluation factors, not a published EasyRVBuyer pricing formula. No particular resale amount is guaranteed.
A direct offer is not automatically the highest amount an RV could obtain through a completed private sale.
Michigan has important distinctions between motorhomes and towable recreational vehicles. Before a sale, identify what your title says, who owns the RV, and whether a lien is recorded. The Michigan Secretary of State's ownership guide is the primary source for transfer procedures.
Michigan-specific rule: Travel trailers and fifth wheels are trailer coaches. Michigan requires all trailer coaches to be titled, even though the general title exemption applies to some ordinary trailers weighing less than 2,500 pounds. Trailer coaches also use permanent trailer registration plates. See the state's RV and trailer guidance.
For an ordinary titled-vehicle sale, properly complete the original title. Match the VIN to the RV, check the owners' names, and provide the buyer information and signatures required for the transfer. All recorded owners generally must sign an ordinary assignment.
Avoid crossing out names or making informal corrections: alterations can invalidate a title. Estate, co-owner, representative, and out-of-state situations may require different documentation. Michigan's routine instructions do not impose a universal notarization requirement for every ordinary sale.
Motorhomes may require a mileage disclosure. Under MCL 257.233a, exemptions include vehicles with a GVWR over 16,000 pounds and non-self-propelled vehicles such as travel trailers and fifth wheels.
Model years 2010 and earlier generally follow a 10-year exemption; model years 2011 onward generally follow a 20-year period, subject to other exceptions. GVWR means the manufacturer's rating, not measured weight. Do not guess at mileage when disclosure is required.
If a lender still has an interest in the RV, discuss that before attempting to complete a sale. Michigan's Electronic Lien and Title program lets participating lenders manage electronic titles and lien releases.
An electronic lien may mean you do not hold a paper title. Confirm the lender's requirements and how ownership can be transferred. This state process is not a promise that EasyRVBuyer automatically pays off loans.
If your title is missing, check Michigan's duplicate-title instructions. Eligible owners may request a replacement, but electronic titles, liens, and irregular ownership can change the procedure.
A bill of sale does not automatically replace a title required for the RV. If it was never properly titled in your name, address that issue before assuming you can complete an ordinary transfer.
Michigan advises private motor vehicle sellers to retain a copy of the completed title and sale record for at least 18 months. For an ordinary motor vehicle sale, the seller generally removes the plate before delivery, with certain immediate-family exceptions.
Trailer coaches have permanent trailer plates, so confirm the correct procedure for your trailer rather than assuming every rule is identical to a motorhome's. For a standard private individual-to-individual motor vehicle transaction, the buyer generally has 15 days to transfer the title. Licensed-dealer acquisitions may follow different processes.
Michigan's online title-transfer eligibility rules cover specified categories including cars, SUVs, motorcycles, pickups, and vans. Motorhomes and trailer coaches are not listed among those categories.
Confirm the correct Secretary of State procedure for your particular RV, title status, and buyer before making a handover plan.
Michigan distinguishes among title brands with different legal consequences. Disclose the exact designation and any known repair or inspection history. Salvage vehicles generally require appropriate recertification and retitling before ordinary road use; scrap classifications are more restrictive.
Water damage does not automatically mean an RV carries a flood brand, and a clean title does not prove there has never been water damage. See Michigan's title guidance.
If an RV is inherited, has a deceased or unavailable co-owner, or is titled outside Michigan, the normal assignment may not be enough. Special estate, authority, title, or lien documentation can apply. Explain the circumstances during an inquiry and confirm the proper transfer path with the state agency.
This is general ownership information, not advice for a specific legal dispute or estate.
Seasonal conditions can suggest worthwhile inspections, but they do not establish that any particular RV is damaged. Describe what you have actually observed or tested.
After an RV has been parked through freezing weather, check for visible plumbing leaks, damaged fittings, staining, or dampness near tanks and water connections if it is safe to do so. Winterization history can help, but it is not proof that every system currently works.
If the water system has not been tested since storage, say so.
The NOAA Michigan climate summary documents especially heavy snowfall in parts of the Upper Peninsula and western Lower Peninsula. For an RV stored outdoors, inspect accessible roof seams, skylights, window seals, and slide-out areas for deterioration.
Inside, photograph visible staining, swelling, soft flooring, or other moisture signs without assuming the source or extent of damage.
Michigan uses salt and other winter road treatments. RVs driven or towed on treated roads may be worth checking for visible corrosion on accessible metal components, including frames and running gear.
Long storage can also leave batteries, tires, brakes, or machinery untested. Distinguish an unknown condition from a confirmed failure.
Where the RV is parked matters, particularly if it cannot be driven or towed safely. Michigan's two peninsulas, rural properties, seasonal roads, and storage facilities can create different practical requirements.
Access near routes such as I-75, I-94, or I-96 may differ from access to a narrow driveway, restricted campground, or rural storage lot. Provide the actual RV location, not just the nearest major city.
Describe gates, access hours, soft ground, turning space, and whether the vehicle can roll and steer or the trailer's hitch, tires, brakes, and frame are suitable for towing.
The Mackinac Bridge connects Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas. The bridge authority applies wind-related advisories, escorts, restrictions, and closures that can affect high-profile vehicles. See official Mackinac Bridge wind guidance.
Not every Upper Peninsula transport requires crossing the bridge. The actual route, RV dimensions, and conditions determine whether it is relevant.
Michigan applies seasonal weight restrictions to some roads during spring thaw; local roads may have separate restrictions. This can matter when specialized heavy transport or recovery equipment is needed.
It does not mean ordinary, legally towable RVs automatically require oversize permits. See MDOT's transport requirements.
Before accepting proposed terms, ask who arranges transportation, whether charges apply, and how keys, title paperwork, property access, and payment will be handled.
No universal pickup date, transportation fee, or free-towing arrangement is promised by submitting an inquiry.
A direct offer is one option, not automatically the best financial outcome for every owner. Consider expected proceeds, time, effort, expenses, and uncertainty.
When might a direct offer help? It can be worth comparing when the RV is unused, storage expenses are mounting, or you are deciding whether to undertake repairs. Keeping or privately selling the RV may still be better for your circumstances.
Yes. The private-owner program accepts inquiries about personally owned motorhomes, travel trailers, and fifth wheels in Michigan. Each RV is evaluated individually, and an inquiry does not guarantee an offer or completed purchase.
Yes. Explain that a lender still has an interest in the RV. The loan, lien release, and title documentation must be addressed for any potential transaction. Do not assume EasyRVBuyer automatically pays off the loan.
Michigan offers duplicate-title procedures for eligible owners. An electronic lien or unusual ownership record may change the process. Address the missing title early; a bill of sale alone does not automatically satisfy a required title.
Identify the issuing state, recorded owners, and any lienholder. Out-of-state documents can affect the procedure. Simply storing an RV in Michigan does not make its existing title a Michigan title.
Non-running motorhomes may be evaluated. Describe the mechanical issues and whether the vehicle can roll, steer, or be moved safely. Any purchase and transport arrangements depend on the individual RV and location.
Michigan generally requires all recorded owners to sign an ordinary assignment. If an owner is deceased or unavailable, additional estate or representative documentation may be necessary. Confirm the right procedure before transfer.
Transportation responsibilities are discussed for each potential purchase. Location, access, vehicle condition, and equipment needs can affect the arrangements. A universal free-towing policy or guaranteed pickup schedule has not been established.
Tell EasyRVBuyer what you own, where it is located, and its current condition. Include the year, make, model, known problems, and title or financing concerns. The team can review the information and discuss whether an offer may be possible. You can then compare any proposal with your other selling options.
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