Used RVs for Sale in Oregon at Auction – What to Expect to Pay and Where

Rodney Charleson | CITY: Eugene Portland

Where to find a bargain RV in Oregon? Here we will take a look at alternatives to dealers, Craigslist, and other trading platforms to focus on buying at auction where hundreds of RVs including trailers and Class A, B and C motorhomes go up for sale every month in Oregon and nearby states.

For more detail on buying an RV at auction including a checklist, types of sales, types of RV, and where to find sales nationally read our intro here.

To briefly recap, there are sales for repo, dealer trade-ins, factory surplus, etc which are held at Manheim and ADESA primarily. Then, there are auctions for insurance claims which include theft recovery, hail damage, storm damage, accident damage, flood, etc which are sold off through Copart, IAA, and SCA for the most part. Lastly, there are random sales, such as estate sales for example, where you may see an RV for sale from time to time.

 

How Much do RV’s Sell for at Auction?

On good quality late-model RVs at repossession and dealer auctions you really want to be saving 30% or more to cover any unforeseeable costs, remembering that at auction, you have very little means for recourse should you have an after-sale issue. High-end luxury RVs tend to sell at an even greater discount.

As for theft recovery and damaged RVs, it really depends on the type and extent of the damage, the age, existing faults, and so on. Here are some examples from recent Copart salvage sales

Salvage 2017 Jayco JAY FLIGHT for sale 2017 Jayco JAY FLIGHT – Est. Value: $ 15,291 USD – Damage: Hail  – Sold for: $ 8,800 USD

 

Salvage 2018 Jayco JAY FLIGHT for sale2018 Jayco JAY FLIGHT – Est. value: $ 14,235 USD – Damage: Minor dent/scratches – Sold for: $ 5,400 USD

 

Salvage 2019 Jayco JAY FLIGHT for sale 2019 Jayco JAY FLIGHT – Est. value: $ 49,997 USD Damage: Hail Sold for: $ 10,500 USD

 

Salvage 2017 Jayco JAY FLIGHT for sale2017 Jayco JAY FLIGHT – Est value $ 17,232 USD – Damage: Hail – Sold for: $ 7,500 USD

 

Salvage 2019 Jayco JAY FLIGHT for sale 2019 Jayco JAY FLIGHT – Est. value: $ 45,897 USD – Damage: Hail – Sold for: $ 10,900 USD

 

Salvage 1997 Ford ECONOLINE for sale 1997 Ford ECONOLINE – Damage: Minor dent/scratches Sold for: $ 5,000 USD

  

Salvage 2006 Ford E350 for sale 2006 Ford E350 Est. value: $ 7,525 USD Damage: Minor dent/scratches/Mechanical – Sold for: $ 2,000 USD

 

Where to find RVs for sale in Oregon?

Keep an eye on our RV and Motorhome category where we add auction notices for major sales when we come across them. Also, check out our Oregon Auctioneer and Auction Notice category.

Ex-Finance company, Lease, Dealer Trade

These are mostly modern RVs of all types with auctions being open only to dealers. If you want to buy from these auctions you’ll need to get the help of a broker or dealer which they’ll happily do for a fee.

Private sellers and Independent Dealers

Smaller RV traders and dealers will often turn over stock via auction, here are three places to keep an eye on

Insurance Claims, Damaged, and Theft Recovery

If you are confident with vehicle repairs or managing tradespeople, salvage auctions can be just the place to find a diamond in the rough at a really great price. 

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