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RV Salvage Yards in California: Where to Find Used RV Parts

Looking for RV salvage yards in California? Whether you need an affordable replacement part, are restoring an older motorhome, or want to find a buyer for a damaged RV, salvage yards and RV dismantlers can be valuable resources. California has several businesses specializing...

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What Happens to Your RV After You Scrap It?

When an RV gets scrapped, it typically goes through four stages: towing, draining fluids and hazardous materials, dismantling for usable parts, and recycling the remaining metal. Most scrap yards and junk removal companies charge the owner for this, towing fees, disposal fees, or...

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Is Scrapping Your RV Taxable Income?

*The article below is for educational use only. We do not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. Please consult a Certified Public Accountant for tax or accounting advice. Selling personal property, including scrapping an RV, only creates taxable income if you sell it...

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RV Donation vs. Selling for Cash: Which Is Worth More?

*The article below is for educational use only. We do not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. Please consult a Certified Public Accountant for tax or accounting advice. For most junk or damaged RVs, selling for cash puts more money in your pocket...

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How to Sell an RV That Still Has a Loan or Lien

An RV with an active loan or lien can still be sold. But the lien balance must get paid either from the sale proceeds directly or by you beforehand, and once that balance is cleared, the lien is released and the title can...

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What Happens to Your RV’s Warranty When You Sell It?

Extended warranties don’t transfer automatically. Most require you to contact the warranty provider directly, and depending on the contract, you’ll either pay a small transfer fee to move it to the new owner or become eligible for a prorated refund if you cancel...

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How Winter Damage Affects Your RV’s Resale Value

Winter causes several kinds of damage that quietly lower an RV’s resale value: frozen and cracked plumbing, dried-out seals that let moisture in, roof stress from snow load, and battery degradation from repeated cold-weather discharge. Most of this damage isn’t dramatic on its...

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RV Repair Cost vs. Selling As-Is: How to Decide

The general rule is to compare the total repair cost against what the RV would sell for once it’s fixed. If repairs run close to or higher than that number, selling as-is almost always makes more financial sense than paying for the work....

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RV Insurance Claims for Damage: A Step-by-Step Guide

Filing an RV insurance claim generally follows five stages: documenting the damage, contacting your insurer, getting an adjuster inspection, receiving either a repair estimate or a total loss determination, and finally getting paid. The exact timeline and outcome depend on your specific policy...

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Can You Sell an RV If You Don’t Have the Keys?

Missing keys generally aren’t a dealbreaker when selling an RV for cash. Most junk and salvage RV buyers, including HeyRV, arrange pickup with a flatbed or tow setup that doesn’t require the RV to start or drive, so a missing ignition key rarely...

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