• Airstream camper trailers can be purchased used as well as new.  The values for the Airstream will vary according to the age, model, and wear and tear on the camper.  The Airstream camper value is well documented in severa l different websites.  If you’re looking to buy an Airstream trailer, try checking with your local credit union or bank to check the blue book value.  The KBB (Kelly Blue Book) is issued (as a book!) several times per year, and is available by subscription.  Although it’s nice to have a brand new copy, you can sometimes find a used copy for sale.  You can also check your library to see if they have any in the reference section to sit down with.  You can bring your laptop to the library if they have an internet connection, and sit down and calculate camper values using the Kelley Blue Book for Campers.  These are the categories that KBB values covers:  Folding Trailer values, Fifth Wheel Trailer values, Travel Trailer values, Van Conversion values, camper blue book values, and motor home rv values.  You can find more info on the KBB website (Kelley Blue Book Value.)
• Teardrop campers, or tiny campers, are very popular.  They’re easy to tow, and generally lightweight, and a good camper value.  Check the tow capacity of your vehicle – and don’t forget to estimate the amount of luggage and household (camping) items that need to be stored inside the camper.  The teardrop camper will be of a good value to climb in out of the weather,  Next time you’re tent camping in the rain, visualize the great camper value of a tiny teardrop trailer!  Dry sleeping bags!  Cozy mattress!
• The VW or Camper van has been a great camper value and  popular way to travel and camp for decades.  My Grandparents picked up a Volkswagen Camper in Europe in the early 70’s and traveled in style and comfort all over Europe. 
• RV’s range in value from several thousand dollars for a vintage Winnebago to hundreds of thousands of dollars for a new luxury RV.  If you’re looking for rv values, you can find a handy resource on the Nada website.  This online camper blue book value website is easy to use, and includes thousands of camper model values.  Just use Nada’s handy A to Z camper value matrix to look up the precise model and year camper you’re looking for, plug in the features, the mileage (if applicable) and you can estimate the used value.  They also have some telephone numbers on their website for cash for RV’s.  Nada is a great resource for establishing camper blue book value if you know specifically the model camper you need the values for.  Nada isn’t helpful if you want to just browse and get an idea of what you need, you’d have to click links endlessly to calculate camper values, and the pictures and reviews just arent’ there.  It’s a lot more helpful to browse eBay if you’re just looking to kick some tires!
• Last but not least, Sunset recommends a pop-up trailer.  This should be lighter weight and easier to tow than a full length camper trailer, less weight for better gas mileage, easier to park, and less expensive.  If you’re looking to buy a pop-up trailer used, you can check your local Craigslist site for pop-up campers,  folding trailer values, fold down camper values and so on.  Basically what you’re looking for is a trailer that changes size when you set it up.  Most pop-up campers have extensions that pull out or fold out, giving you room to place your mattress for a good night’s sleep.  I’m partial to the pop up camper system that cranks or uses hydraulics to open, because a single adult can set up the pop-up camper.  For an idea of pop-up camper values you can also check your local newspaper to see if they’re running any ads for camper lots.  If so, stop by and let them know which mode l you’d like, and if you don’t see it on the lot they’ll keep you in mind for any trade-ins that come in.  eBay is a great site to search also, just to see what’s on the market and how much it’s selling for.

The following Used Nada Guides are now available for purchase on the Nada website.  Unless noted, these Used Nada Guides are the 2009 versions.

1. 2009 Official Used Car Guide, Used Nada covering years 2009 through 2009 (some 2009, passenger, SUV and light duty trucks)
2. 2009 Official Older Used Car Guide, Used Nada covering years 1990 through 2001(passenger cars, SUV and light duty trucks)
3. 2009 Classic, Collectible, Exotic and Muscle Car Appraisal Guide & Directory, Used Nada covering model years 1926 through 2009 (passenger and light duty trucks model years 1926 – 1989, special interest vehicles and highline exotics from model years 1946 to 2009)
4. 2009 Recreation Vehicle Appraisal Guide, Used Nada covering model years 1995 through 2009 (Park Models, 5th Wheels, Travel Trailers, truck campers, motor homes, rvs, camping trailers – fold down, pop up campers)
5. 2009 Recreation Vehicle e‑Guidebook CD‑ROM, Used Nada covering model years 1975 through 2009 (truck campers, camping trailers, motor homes, park models, heavy duty tow vehicles, travel trailers, popups, folding campers)
6. 2009 Older Recreation Vehicle Appraisal Guide, Used Nada covering model years 1975 through 1994 (Truck Campers and Camping Trailers, Motor Homes, RV’s, Pop ups, Folding Camping Trailers, Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheels and Park Models)
7. 2009 Motorcycle, Snowmobile, ATV, Personal Watercraft Appraisal Guide, Used Nada covering model years 1905 through 1994 (motorcycles, sidecars, snowmobiles, personal watercraft, trailers)
8. 2009 Marine Appraisal Guide, Used Nada covering model years 1993 through 2009 (trailers, inboards, outboards, sailboats, jet and stern drives, yachts, etc.)
9. 2009 Marine e-Guidebook CD‑ROM, Used Nada covering years 1970 through 2009 (Printable window stickers)
10. 2009 Older Marine Appraisal Guide, Used Nada covering years 1970 through 1992 (All boats 7 to 75 feet in length)
11. 2009 Manufactured Housing Cost Guide, Used Nada covering years 1970 through 2009 (Average retail prices)
12. 2009 Manufactured Housing Cost CD‑ROM, Used Nada covering years 1970 through 2009 (single workstation license, not compatible with Macintosh)
13. Manufactured Housing National Appraisal System (NAS) (Approved HUD FHA Title 1)
14. 2009 Van/Truck Conversion and Limousine Appraisal Guide, Used Nada covering
    Van/Truck model years 1984 through 2009 and Limousine model years 1990 through 2009 (Updated 3 times a year, January, May and September)
15. 2009 Title & Registration Textbook (Includes all states dept of motor vehicle info, updated anually in January)
16. 2009 Title & Registration e‑Textbook CD‑ROM (single user license)
17. 2009 Official Commercial Truck Guide, Used Nada covering model years 2000 through 2009 (updated monthly, 12 month subscription)

 The Nada Bluebook is an industry standard of the National Automobile Dealers Association.  The telephone number for customer service is (714)556-8511 ext. “0″.  (Same number to order guides, or you may order your nada bluebook for nada pricing online at nada.com.)  When you need to establish used rv prices, the nada guide is very helpful.  Rv values can be determined with the nada rv price guide.  Nada pricing with the Used Nada is industry standard.

• Class A New and Used Diesel Recreational Vehicles
• Class A New and Used Gas RVs
• Class B Recreational Vehicles
• Class C  Motorhomes
• Fifth Wheel Trailers RV’s
• Fifth Wheel Toyhaulers
• New and Used Travel Trailers
• Hybrid Travel Trailers
• New and Used Pop Up Trailers – Campers
• All Truck Campers
• New and Used Park Models
• New and Used Cargo Trailers

Here’s a fantastic time saver for setting the blue book value of any RV, Camper, Travel Trailer or Recreational Vehicle.  Click the links above, which go to eBay Motors, and are already dialed in to the search terms.  The links display current prices.  When you to the search results, take note at the upper right side of the page on eBay, and you’ll see the term “See Completed Listings”.  Just click on “See Completed Listings” and you’ll see the results of previous sales for the types of campers and recreational vehicles you need to compare.  You’ll see the exact dollar amount that the sales have completed for, if the item was sold.  This is a very important aspect of determining the blue book value of any recreational vehicle, trailer or camper – the current market prices!  You can start the process of establishing the blue book value of a recreational vehicle or camper by consulting the book value published as a starting price, such as the online Nada Guide (only for certain newer years, not the old or vintage campers.) Then fine tune your blue book value by taking a look at the actual market conditions!  If you are selling an item that’s in demand, and the supply is low, you have a better chance of getting blue book value when you sell.  On the other hand, if the supply is plentiful and the demand low, you’ll need to consider selling at a competitive price, which may be below established blue book values.  This is more of an art than a science, good luck!

Take a minute and browse eBay today!

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Here’s a great video of the Airstream Basecamp trailer.  It has the beautiful lines and appearance of a vintage camper, with new functionality, beauty, and features.  This camper trailer is designed for a younger generation that doesn’t need a full sized RV. 

You may be able to find Airstream Campers on eBay, Here’s a link that has been channeled in to search for Aerstream Trailers on eBay: Airstream Trailers and Campers on eBay

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They had over a 100 different used Nada Guides for sale recently at very reasonable prices. Why not order the new Nada Recreation Vehicle Guide? It takes the guesswork out of establishing the blue book value of a camper, RV, etc. The new Nada 2009 Recreation Vehicle Appraisal Guide January 2009 issue ships December 17, 2009! The single issue price is $66., or the 1 year subscription (3 issues) costs $132. The new Nada 2009 Recreation Vehicle covers 15 Years of Used Wholesale, Retail, and Suggested List Prices from 1995 – 2009. The Nada Recreation Vehicle Guide covers Truck Campers, Camping Trailers, Motor Homes, Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheels, Park Models and Heavy-Duty Tow Vehicles. This edition of the Nada Guide for Recreation Vehicles includes easy-to-use mileage tables, optional equipment sections, freight chart schedules and more! Updated 3 Times per Year (Jan. – May – Sept.) These references are very handy, and even a copy that is a few months out of date is very useful.

Another way to locate a copy of the Nada Guide to Recreational Vehicles is to check on eBay. There are two ways to search for Nada Guides on eBay. The first is to search the books category on eBay itself, and I have done that and saved the search: CLICK HERE: Check eBay for Nada Guides The second, and probably better of the to methods to locate a Nada Recreational Guide on eBay is to search eBay’s Half.com website. I’ve done that also, and saved the search: CLICK HERE: Check eBay Half.com for Nada Guides

Have you used the Nada Guide for Recreational Vehicles? Was it helpful to determine the actual blue book value of a camper? Please leave a comment and share your experiences. Thanks!

Please Read the 2009 Used Nada Post:  Used Nada

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Vintage Camper Blue Book Value

What’s the blue book value of a vintage camper trailer?  Priceless!!!  Vintage campers are so cute and adorable, they’re just about the toughest type of camper to establish a value for!  I recently saw a musuem quality airstream trailer listed for $60,000. on eBay, and I’ll bet they get their asking price! (Click here for Vintage Travel Trailers on eBay.)   Part of the value in a vintage travel trailer camper is nostalgia, part of the blue book value is rarity, something that doesn’t apply at all to brand new campers, trailers and RV’s!

I was honored today when I noticed that Camper-Blue-Book-Value.com was getting visitors from a fantastic site, American Vintage RV.  (Go visit – they’re FABULOUS!!)  Their pictures are incredible, and I LOVE their ads!  I clicked on a way cool retro picture of a station wagon, (could almost picture my 3 sisters and I in it in 1962!) and I visited the Vintage RV Supply website, where you can buy EVERYTHING for your vintage camper. Including – big scoop here – DVD’s with lots of great information on major aircraft-type trailers (Airstream, Avion, Silver Streak, Streamline, Airfloat, Boles Aero, Kit and Avalon) and archives with lots of pictures of the vintage campers, original vintage camper brochures, ads, floor plans, specifications.   That’s just one of the DVD’s, and they also have Spartan, Spartanette, 1940 Trailer Life Magazine, 1950’s Mobile Living, and on and on!  So if you’re a 1940’s and 1950’s Americana buff, combine that interest with camping and you have – Vintage Campers!

So here’s the tip of the day for establishing the Blue Book Value of a Vintage Camper or other Vintage Recreational Vehicle – Hop over to VintageRVSupply.com, and check out their DVD’s for everthing to do with Vintage Campers.  Here’s the link:  Vintage RV Supply Website.  These CDRom’s are just $9.99 each,  and what a fantastic selection!  And then go visit American Vintage RV, and browse – and be sure to check out the YouTube of the “don’t bother knockin if the trailer is rockin!” Here’s the link:  American Vintage RV

Do you love vintage campers?  Have any tips for establishing the Blue Book Value of a Vintage Camper?  (Any great pics we could publish???!!!)  It’d be great to hear from you!  Please leave a comment!