Assess the camper. Does it have air conditioning? Vinyl, leather or fabric upholstery? Luxury items like flat-screen televisions and stereos? Make a checklist of its selling points, then move on to its potential problems. Does is have worn carpet, dings in the exterior, or other damages? If the camper has an engine, how many miles does it have on it? Write down all the possible pluses and minuses to the camper. If you are thinking of purchasing it, ask the current owner to allow you access to the inside to make up your checklist. If you can't do so, do what assessments you can from the outside.
Log on to the NADA website and enter the information you gathered about the camper, to determine its assessed value. Like the "blue book" value for cars, this assessment takes into consideration a number of factors to come up with a rough estimate of the value. You may find user reviews about similar campers, to give you an idea of how well it performs. If you're a seller, this can prepare you for potential questions from buyers. If you're a buyer, it gives you ammunition to ask for a lower price.
Search local and national classified advertisements to find out what other campers with similar features are selling for. Depending on the economy and demand, a search in local newspapers or online classifieds may show that the camper is selling for much more, or much less than the assessed value. Looking at actual asking prices can sometimes be much more helpful than an assessed value.
