RV bill of sale
A motorhome is titled like any other motor vehicle, so the sale needs the same paperwork: the VIN, the odometer reading, the price, and signatures from both sides. This bill of sale records all of it under your state's rules.
What it covers
- Seller and buyer names and addresses
- Year, make, model, color, VIN, and license plate
- Odometer reading with the federal disclosure statement
- Price and date of sale, or a gift transfer at $0
- As-is terms, a title warranty, and who pays taxes and fees
- A notary block in states that require one
Motorhomes, not towables
This form is for Class A, B, and C motorhomes, the kind with an engine and a VIN issued to the vehicle. A travel trailer, fifth wheel, or pop-up camper is titled as a trailer in most states, so use the trailer bill of sale for those.
The odometer reading
Federal law requires an odometer disclosure on most vehicle sales, but exempts vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating over 16,000 pounds, which includes many Class A motorhomes. The form records the reading either way, since a buyer will want it and the title office may ask for it.
The state rules applied are the same ones behind our vehicle bill of sale, where each state's page lists what that state requires.
Common questions
Do I need a bill of sale to sell an RV?
Most states transfer a motorhome through the title itself, and many also require or strongly recommend a bill of sale. It is the buyer's proof of the price for sales tax and the seller's record that the RV was sold as-is.
Should the bill of sale include the generator and appliances?
Yes, if they are part of the sale. List the generator, awning, and any electronics or furniture staying with the RV in the additional terms, so there is no dispute later about what the price covered.
Is an RV bill of sale different from a car bill of sale?
The legal requirements are the same, because a motorhome is a titled motor vehicle. The difference is practical: RVs carry more equipment and are often heavy enough to be exempt from the federal odometer rule.