How is this different from RV consignment?

Consignment dealers only take RVs with equity — they need to profit from the sale commission. Easy Escapes RV charges a flat consulting fee regardless of your equity position, which means we can take cases consignment dealers reject: underwater loans, estate sales, divorce settlements, and complex title situations. No commission. No inventory to move.

What does the market appraisal include?

A professional market appraisal based on current RV market conditions, your unit's year, make, model, and condition, comparable recent sales, and 25 years of Florida RV market experience. You receive a written report with a recommended listing price, pricing rationale, and a market positioning strategy. If you decide not to move forward within 7 days, the fee is fully refunded and you keep the report.

How long does it typically take to sell?

Every situation is different. The Serious Buyer Deposit System eliminates tire-kickers significantly. Clients with well-priced listings in active market conditions often see results in 2 to 6 weeks. Complex situations like estate sales or underwater loans may take longer.

Do you work with estate sales and out-of-state executors?

Yes. The Premium Package is specifically designed for out-of-state executors who need everything handled locally without being present. Frank coordinates inspections, showings, negotiations, lender payoffs, and closing documentation.

What areas of Florida do you serve?

The primary market is the Tampa–Orlando–Sarasota corridor, with operations since 2015. Consulting services are available to Florida sellers statewide. Hands-on services under the Premium Package are focused on Central Florida and the Gulf Coast region.

I tried selling privately and it didn't work. Can you still help?

Almost always, yes. Failed private sales usually come down to pricing that doesn't reflect market conditions, weak listing copy, or no system to filter unserious buyers. The appraisal identifies which of these is the issue and the strategy session provides a clear path forward.

How is this different from RV consignment?

Consignment dealers only take RVs with equity — they need to profit from the sale commission. Easy Escapes RV charges a flat consulting fee regardless of your equity position, which means we can take cases consignment dealers reject: underwater loans, estate sales, divorce settlements, and complex title situations. No commission. No inventory to move. The only job is to get your situation resolved.

What does the market appraisal include?

A professional market appraisal based on current RV market conditions, your unit's year, make, model, and condition, comparable recent sales, and 25 years of Florida RV market experience. You receive a written report with a recommended listing price, pricing rationale, and a market positioning strategy. If you decide not to move forward within 7 days, the fee is fully refunded and you keep the report.

How long does it typically take to sell?

Every situation is different. The Serious Buyer Deposit System eliminates tire-kickers and reduces wasted weekends significantly. Clients with well-priced listings in active market conditions often see results in 2 to 6 weeks. Complex situations like estate sales or underwater loans may take longer based on legal and lender timelines.

Do you work with estate sales and out-of-state executors?

Yes — and this is one of the most common situations handled. The Premium Package is specifically designed for out-of-state executors who need everything handled locally without being present. Frank coordinates inspections, showings, negotiations, lender payoffs, and closing documentation on your behalf.

What areas of Florida do you serve?

The primary market is the Tampa–Orlando–Sarasota corridor, with operations since 2015. Consulting services are available to Florida sellers statewide. Hands-on services under the Premium Package are focused on Central Florida and the Gulf Coast region.

I tried selling privately and it didn't work. Can you still help?

Almost always, yes. Failed private sales usually come down to pricing that doesn't reflect market conditions, weak listing copy, or no system to filter unserious buyers. The appraisal identifies quickly which of these is the issue and the strategy session provides a clear path forward.

Central Florida RV Sellers · Flat Fee · No Commission

Sell My RV in Central Florida: Keep the Money a Dealer Would Take

A dealer's cash offer is built to buy your RV cheap. A consignment lot takes a cut. I used to run an RV consignment lot in Polk County, so I know both sides. Now I help Central Florida owners sell privately, for one flat fee.

Frank Mason · Former licensed Florida RV dealer · 4.7★ from 40 Google reviews

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Quick answer: how do I sell my RV in Central Florida? You have four options in Central Florida: take a dealer's cash or trade-in offer, put it on a consignment lot, sell it yourself, or sell it yourself with expert help. Dealer and consignment routes are faster to start but cost you the most. A private sale usually nets the most money. Easy Escapes RV helps owners anywhere in Central Florida sell privately for a flat fee of $497 to $1,997, with no commission.

If you searched "sell my RV Central Florida," you probably want it gone without getting taken. That's a reasonable worry. Most of the easy options are set up to make money off your RV, not for you.

I spent 25 years in the RV business, including nine as a licensed Florida RV dealer. For years I ran a consignment lot in Auburndale, in Polk County, right on I-4 between Tampa and Orlando. I've since closed it. I know how dealer offers get built, and I've taken RVs on consignment. Today I don't buy RVs or take a cut. I work for you, the owner, for one flat fee.

Here's how the options really compare, what selling in Central Florida is actually like, and how I can help.

Your 4 ways to sell an RV in Central Florida

Every option trades money for convenience. The question is how much money.

1. Dealer cash offer or trade-in Fast and simple, but dealers buy used RVs with as little money out of pocket as possible. From what I saw as a dealer, offers ranged from slightly over book value all the way down to 50 percent back of book, depending on how much the dealer wanted that RV. See why the trade-in offer is so low.

2. Consignment lot The lot sells your RV for you and keeps a percentage, plus any fees in the agreement. Your RV sits on their lot, next to their own inventory. I used to run one, and I can tell you the lot's interests and yours aren't always the same. See consignment vs. selling yourself.

3. Sell it yourself You keep every dollar, but you handle pricing, photos, listings, calls, scammers, showings, and the title paperwork alone. Pricing and screening buyers are where private sales most often go sideways. Here's the full by-owner guide.

4. Sell it yourself, with a former dealer in your corner You keep the private-sale price and pay one flat fee instead of a commission. I help with pricing, the listing, screening buyers, negotiating, and the paperwork, depending on the package you choose. Your RV never leaves your driveway or storage spot.

Looking to "sell my RV for cash" in Central Florida?

Plenty of Central Florida owners search for a cash buyer, and dealers and RV-buying services are happy to oblige. Just know what that cash offer is. It's a wholesale price, set so the buyer can resell your RV at a profit.

I'll be straight with you: I don't buy RVs. That's the point. I have no reason to talk your price down, because I don't make more when you get less.

Private buyers pay cash too, or bring a bank loan. Selling privately simply means the retail price goes to you instead of the dealer.

Before you accept any cash offer Look up your RV's value on J.D. Power RV Values and compare the offer to the retail number, not the trade-in number. If the gap is thousands of dollars, a private sale is probably worth a few extra weeks. Here's how to figure out what your RV is really worth.

Lessons from my years in Polk County

What selling an RV in Central Florida is really like

Running a lot in Polk County, before I closed it to consult, taught me things a national selling guide won't tell you. Central Florida has its own rhythm, and timing your sale to it can make a real difference.

Winter is the busy season, not spring Across most of the country, spring and summer are prime selling time. In Florida, it's winter. Snowbirds arrive, RV parks fill up, and the January Tampa SuperShow puts RVs on everyone's mind. If you can, have your RV priced, photographed, and listed before that rush starts. Here's the best time to sell an RV in Florida.

Summer buyers are mostly local When the heat sets in, most of the buyers left are Floridians. They can be serious buyers, but they compare prices hard. A summer sale lives or dies on pricing it right and making it easy to see.

Your buyers can come from Tampa or Orlando Central Florida sits between two big metro areas. A well-written online listing reaches buyers on both sides of I-4, not just the folks down the road. That's a bigger buyer pool than most owners realize.

Owe more than it's worth? You're not alone As a consignment dealer, I saw a lot of upside-down RVs. Being $10,000 upside down was common, and I once had an RV on consignment that was $100,000 upside down. I told upside-down owners to sell privately instead of trading in, because they usually came out way better. See how to get out of an upside-down RV loan.

When the sale closes, the title has to transfer correctly. Florida's FLHSMV handles titles, and here's exactly how an RV title transfer works and the documents you need.

How it works

1. Take the free diagnostic Two minutes, no email required. It pinpoints what's holding your sale back and points you to the right next step. Start the diagnostic.

2. Pick a flat-fee package One price, paid once. My fee is the same whether your RV sells for $30,000 or $300,000, so my only job is getting you the best result.

3. Sell privately, with a former dealer in your corner Your RV stays with you. I work with you by phone and video, so it doesn't matter where in Central Florida your RV is parked.

Flat-fee packages

No commission. No percentage of your sale price. Pick the level of help you want.

Essential $497 Expert pricing strategy, a listing audit, and guidance on where to list. Best if you're comfortable handling calls and showings yourself. Get Essential →

Most chosen Professional $997 A full listing rebuild, a buyer screening system, showing coordination, and negotiation support from listing to accepted offer. Get Professional →

Premium $1,997 Done-with-you support from listing strategy through closing and title transfer. Best for complex sales: an upside-down loan, an estate, or a divorce. Get Premium →

Not sure which fits? Take the free diagnostic first, or compare every package in detail.

Frank's Take I used to run a lot. Here's what I'd tell my own family.

Before I closed my lot in Auburndale, I took Central Florida RVs on consignment for years. Owners would tell me they got a fair price on their last trade-in. Knowing how those numbers get built, that blew my mind. When upside-down owners came to me, I told them to sell privately instead of trading in, because they usually came out way better.

Dealers aren't looking at what your RV is worth to you. They're asking whether it's in demand right now, in this region, and how little they can put into it and still make their profit. That's their job. It just isn't yours.

Most owners don't need a dealer. They need someone who knows how the other side thinks: how to price it, how to spot a scammer, how to hold a number, and how to close the deal cleanly.

That's what I do now. One flat fee, no commission, and no RV of my own to sell you instead. My only job is getting you the best result.

About the Author

Frank Mason

Founder, Easy Escapes RV · Former Licensed Florida RV Dealer

Frank spent 25 years in the RV business: 15 working for dealers, then nine as a licensed Florida RV dealer himself from 2015 to 2024. Based in Clearwater, he now works for RV owners anywhere in Florida for a flat fee, with no commissions and no dealer relationships.

Sell my RV Central Florida: your questions answered

What's the fastest way to sell my RV in Central Florida?

A dealer cash offer or trade-in is usually the fastest, but it's also the lowest price. A well-priced private sale takes longer to start but usually puts thousands more in your pocket.

Who buys used RVs for cash in Central Florida?

Dealers and RV-buying services make cash offers, but they pay wholesale so they can resell at a profit. Private buyers also pay cash or bring bank financing, and they pay closer to retail.

Does Easy Escapes RV buy RVs?

No. Easy Escapes RV is a flat-fee consultancy, not a dealer, broker, or consignment lot. Frank Mason doesn't buy RVs, so he has no reason to talk your price down.

Does Easy Escapes RV have a lot in Auburndale?

No. Frank Mason closed his Auburndale consignment lot to work as an independent consultant. There is no lot, showroom, or inventory. Everything is done by phone and video.

Is consignment a good way to sell an RV in Central Florida?

It can be convenient, but the lot keeps a percentage of the sale, and your RV sits next to the lot's own inventory. A private sale with expert help usually nets more.

When is the best time to sell an RV in Central Florida?

Winter is Florida's busiest RV season, when snowbirds are in town. Summer buyers are mostly local. Listing before the winter rush gives you the biggest buyer pool.

Do I have to bring my RV somewhere?

No. Your RV stays where it is. Frank works with you by phone and video anywhere in Central Florida, including the Orlando, Lakeland, and Ocala areas.

How much does it cost to get help selling my RV?

Easy Escapes RV charges one flat fee: $497 Essential, $997 Professional, or $1,997 Premium. There's no commission and no percentage of your sale price.

Can you help if I owe more than my RV is worth?

Yes. Upside-down RV loans are one of Frank's specialties. The Premium package covers the sale from listing strategy through closing and the title transfer.

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