What RVs We Accept

RV donations cover the full spectrum of recreational vehicles — from large Class A motorhomes down through compact pop-up campers, along with every category of towable trailer and camper in between. Condition is rarely a disqualifier: non-running motorhomes, older units with delamination or water damage, aging appliances, and long-parked rigs are all workable donations. This guide walks through the main categories and what to expect within each.

Class A Motorhomes

Class A motorhomes are the largest of the drivable RVs — bus-style construction built on a heavy-duty commercial chassis. Gas-powered Class A units are typically built on Ford F-53 or Chevrolet/Workhorse chassis; diesel pushers use Freightliner, Spartan, or similar heavy-duty rear-engine chassis.

Common brands include Winnebago (Adventurer, Vista, Journey), Fleetwood (Bounder, Discovery, Pace Arrow), Thor Motor Coach (ACE, Palazzo, Miramar), Coachmen (Pursuit, Encounter, Sportscoach), Jayco (Alante, Precept, Seneca), Newmar (Bay Star, Ventana, Dutch Star), Tiffin (Allegro, Phaeton, Zephyr), Entegra Coach, and Holiday Rambler.

Class B Camper Vans

Class B motorhomes are camper vans built on commercial van chassis — most commonly Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Ram ProMaster, or Ford Transit. Compact, self-contained, and easier to drive than larger motorhomes, they've grown substantially as a donation category as van-based RV travel has expanded.

Common brands include Winnebago (Travato, Solis, Revel), Airstream Interstate, Roadtrek, Coachmen (Beyond, Galleria), Thor (Sequence, Scope), Pleasure-Way, Storyteller Overland, Advanced RV, Leisure Travel Vans, and Great West Vans.

Class C Motorhomes

Class C motorhomes are mid-size drivable RVs built on a cutaway truck or van chassis, with a distinctive cab-over sleeping area extending above the driver's cab. Ford E-Series, Ford Transit, Mercedes Sprinter, and Chevrolet Express chassis are all common bases.

Common brands include Winnebago (Minnie, View, Aspect, Ekko), Jayco (Melbourne, Redhawk, Greyhawk), Thor (Chateau, Four Winds, Freedom Elite), Coachmen (Freelander, Leprechaun), Forest River (Sunseeker, Forester), Dynamax, Nexus, and Renegade.

Travel Trailers

Travel trailers — bumper-pull towable RVs — are one of the largest donation categories by volume. Sizes range from compact teardrop and micro-trailers under 15 feet up through 40-foot-plus trailers. Aluminum construction (Airstream) and fiberglass-composite construction (Casita, Scamp, Oliver) sit alongside the dominant stick-and-tin and stick-and-fiberglass mainstream builds.

Common brands include Airstream, Jayco (Jay Flight, Eagle, White Hawk), Forest River (Rockwood, Flagstaff, Cherokee, Wildwood, Sunset Trail), Keystone (Passport, Cougar, Hideout, Bullet), Grand Design (Imagine, Transcend, Reflection), Coachmen (Apex, Catalina), Dutchmen (Aspen Trail, Kodiak), Winnebago (Minnie, Micro Minnie), Little Guy, Casita, Scamp, Oliver, and Riverside.

Fifth-Wheel Trailers

Fifth-wheel trailers connect to a hitch mounted in the bed of a pickup truck rather than to a receiver hitch at the bumper. That configuration allows for longer trailers, higher weight capacities, and the raised front section that gives fifth wheels their distinctive shape and interior layouts.

Common brands include Grand Design (Reflection, Solitude, Momentum), Jayco (Eagle, North Point, Pinnacle), Keystone (Montana, Cougar, Alpine, Sprinter), Forest River (Cardinal, Sabre, Sandpiper, Wildcat), Redwood, DRV, Vanleigh, Coachmen (Chaparral), and Heartland (Big Country, Bighorn).

Toy Haulers

Toy haulers combine RV living space with a rear cargo garage designed for motorcycles, ATVs, side-by-sides, or other recreational cargo. Available in both travel trailer and fifth wheel configurations, they've grown into a distinct category over the past two decades.

Common brands include Grand Design (Momentum), Keystone (Fuzion, Raptor, Impact, Carbon), Forest River (XLR series, Sandstorm, Cherokee Wolf Pack), Jayco (Seismic, Talon), Thor (Vortex, Riot), and Heartland (Cyclone, Torque).

Pop-Up and Folding Campers

Pop-up campers and folding trailers — collapsible units that expand for camping and fold down for towing — remain a distinct category, particularly for donors who bought one decades ago and used it for years of family camping. Coleman (later Somerset), Fleetwood, Jayco (Jay Series, Baja), Rockwood and Flagstaff (Forest River), and Aliner (A-frame hard-side pop-ups) are all commonly donated.

Truck Campers

Truck campers are slide-in units that mount in the bed of a pickup truck. Compact, self-contained, and independent of a separate towable trailer, they represent a niche but active RV category.

Common brands include Lance, Northern Lite, Adventurer, Bigfoot, Northwood Arctic Fox, Palomino Backpack, Northstar, and Alaskan (hard-side pop-up truck campers). Truck campers can be donated with or without the pickup truck they were mounted on.

Park Models

Park model RVs — larger, semi-permanent RV units typically installed at a campground or RV resort with limited mobility — are accepted. Common brands include Forest River (Salem, Quailridge), Cavco, Skyline (Shore Park, Loft), Kropf, Fairmont, and Chariot Eagle. Because park models are typically installed on a semi-permanent basis with utility connections, pickup logistics require additional planning.

Condition Realities

RVs are evaluated across the full condition spectrum. Common situations that don't disqualify a donation include:

• Non-running motorhomes — engine, transmission, or chassis issues on drivable RVs
• Delamination — sidewall separation on fiberglass-skinned units (extremely common on aging travel trailers)
• Water damage — around slide seals, roof edges, window frames, or corners
• Failed rubber roof membranes — the EPDM/TPO roofs standard on most RVs require periodic maintenance
• Non-working appliances — refrigerators (particularly aging Norcold and Dometic absorption units), water heaters, furnaces, air conditioners
• Slide-out mechanical issues — the electric or hydraulic mechanisms fail with age
• Rotted flooring — often related to water intrusion around slides or bathrooms
• Aged tires and worn interiors — cosmetic issues that reduce value but don't disqualify
• Long-parked units — RVs that have sat unused for years and need recommissioning

Situations That Require Extra Evaluation

A smaller number of situations need case-by-case review:

• Structural rot in the frame, floor, or roof beyond localized areas
• Major mold contamination
• Frame damage from accidents on drivable motorhomes
• Massive delamination across multiple sidewall sections
• Units with debt or liens exceeding value
• Units with unresolved title or ownership disputes

Describe the situation candidly when reaching out. Many RVs that look questionable on the surface are workable once the specifics are understood.

Drivable vs. Towable Pickup

Pickup logistics differ meaningfully between drivable motorhomes and towable trailers:

• Drivable motorhomes in road-worthy condition can be driven out to their destination by a driver. Motorhomes that are not road-worthy — mechanical issues, expired registration, or condition that prevents safe driving — are loaded onto a heavy-duty transport carrier or towed with the appropriate equipment.
• Towable RVs (travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, pop-ups) are picked up by a driver with an appropriate tow vehicle. Fifth wheels require a truck with a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch; standard travel trailers use a weight-distributing receiver hitch.
• Truck campers require loading equipment (jacks, lift, or dedicated hauler) unless the truck they're mounted on comes with them.

Pickup happens from driveways, RV storage lots, campgrounds, seasonal sites, and dedicated storage facilities. Access matters — a park model at the back of a campground, an RV blocked in by other vehicles, or a motorhome that hasn't moved in years needs a bit more planning. Mention access constraints early so the right equipment and route can be lined up.

Ready to Donate

Learn more about the process and start an RV donation at /donate-rv.html. A coordinator will confirm what's accepted and walk through the specific steps for your unit.