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Why RV Owners Are Choosing Consignment Over Trade-Ins

Aug. 31 2025 Consignment By Auto Nation Canada

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When it’s time to sell your travel trailer, fifth wheel, or motorhome, the big question is: trade it in or consign it?

At Auto Nation Canada, more RV owners are choosing consignment—and for good reason. If you’re looking to get the most for your RV without doing the work, consignment could be your best move.

With years of proven experience working with Alberta RV sellers, our consignment program delivers real value, full support, and fast results.

🔁 Trade-In: The Easier, Lower Payout Option

Trading in your RV is simple—but not always rewarding:

  • Dealers often offer below-market value

  • You lose control over how it’s priced and sold

  • The dealership needs room for markup and resale risk

Trade-ins are convenient, but they can cost you thousands in lost value.

🛻 Why More Sellers Are Choosing Consignment

RV consignment means:

  • You still own the RV while we sell it on your behalf

  • We market it like it’s our own—photos, ads, walk-ins, financing options

  • You get paid when it sells—often at higher value than a trade-in

View our full RV consignment program here

💰 Higher Payout Potential

We help you reach:

  • Buyers looking for financing (which private sellers can’t offer)

  • Walk-in customers and online shoppers

  • Alberta families ready to purchase now

These qualified buyers are willing to pay more for RVs they can finance and that come fully inspected and repaired—and we handle it all.

📸 What We Provide

When you consign your RV with Auto Nation Canada, we:

  • Professionally photograph and list your unit

  • Post to high-traffic platforms and our website

  • Qualify and manage buyers

  • Negotiate on your behalf

  • Handle registration and payout once sold

All you have to do is drop off your unit—and we take care of the rest 

📝 How to Get Started

Submit your RV through our quick and easy online form:

👉 RV Consignment Form

We’ll reach out with:

  • A free consignment evaluation

  • Next steps to get your unit listed fast

You can also visit our RV Consignment page to learn more.

✅ Final Thoughts: Control + Value = Smart Selling

Consignment gives you:

  • A better return than a trade-in

  • Full-service support with none of the stress

  • Buyers who are serious and ready to go

👉 Submit your RV here or contact our team for a walk-through of your options.

At Auto Nation Canada, we help RV owners across Alberta sell smarter—not harder. Let’s turn your RV into cash without compromise.