Which guides do appraisers consult for RV values in New Hampshire?
J.D. Power's NADA Guides are the primary benchmark, alongside Kelley Blue Book's RV tools, and we test those figures against completed sales and comparable listings from RV Trader, eBay Motors, and dealer and auction records. Values are then refined for the specific floorplan, options, usage, and regional demand rather than accepted straight from a calculator.
Can a price guide satisfy a New Hampshire probate inventory for an RV?
Often, yes. New Hampshire probate practice accepts values from Kelley Blue Book or similar guides for vehicles on the Inventory of Fiduciary, provided they reflect market value as of the date of death. For customized, high-value, or unusual units where guides fit poorly, a qualified appraisal gives the fiduciary a defensible number instead of a rough match.
What should I gather before an RV appraisal?
The VIN, exact year, make, model, and floorplan, mileage or usage, the factory option list, any aftermarket upgrades, and maintenance and repair records. These details drive the value conclusion directly, and documented history of items like roof, plumbing, and HVAC work supports adjustments that undocumented claims cannot.
Are RVs exempt from property tax in New Hampshire?
Only under specific conditions: current law exempts RVs narrower than 8 feet 6 inches that carry a valid registration and plate and are not permanently sited at a campground for year-round residence. Campgrounds must report RV owners to local officials annually, so units outside the exemption can be assessed, which makes classification a genuine valuation issue.
What do New Hampshire registration fees reveal about an RV’s value?
They are computed from the maker’s list price using a declining mill-rate schedule under RSA 261:153, from 18 mills for a current-year model down to 3 mills by the fifth year. The schedule is a depreciation proxy, not an appraisal: it ignores condition, options, and maintenance, the factors that move an individual coach’s real market value.