INDEPENDENT RV, LLC
Modesto RV dealer and repair shop rated 4.9 by 283 reviewers, selling used motorhomes and travel trailers.
Modesto, CA
RV Consignment Dealers in Modesto, CA
Consignment is a different animal from buying off the lot: you are usually dealing with the owner's price and the dealer's paperwork, and the two do not always agree. Modesto has two RV consignment dealers to sort through, and the gap between them is wide. One has earned its reviews the slow way. The other has not. Here is how I would weigh them.
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2Dealers listed
3.6★Average Google rating
1Offer financing
1More within 30 miles
RV dealers in Modesto
Modesto RV Center
Modesto RV dealer with used travel trailers and consignment sales, but a 2.2 rating across 56 reviews.
Nearby options
Within a short drive of Modesto. A lot of buyers cross a county line or two for the right unit, or a better price.
Camping World - French Camp
Camping World in French Camp sells new and used RVs and offers financing, service, and parts.
Where the two dealers stand
INDEPENDENT RV, LLC carries a 4.9 rating across 283 reviews, which is the kind of record that takes years to build and one bad sale to dent. It handles new and used units, motorhomes and travel trailers, and it does financing and service on top of consignment. Modesto RV Center sits at 2.2 across 56 reviews and leans used, with travel trailers and toy haulers on the inventory list. Same city, very different experiences. If you are consigning your own rig, the dealer's reputation matters twice: it sets what a buyer will pay and how fast the phone rings.
What consignment really means here
Both Modesto consignment dealers are listing used units, and the type counts show two travel trailers and one toy hauler on the ground. Consignment means the dealer is selling someone else's RV, so ask who set the price and how long it has been sitting. A unit that has been on consignment for months often has a seller ready to move. Get a pre-purchase inspection anyway, even on a clean-looking trailer, because the dealer may not have serviced it. Only one of the two offers financing, so line up pre-approval from your own bank before you drive over. Ask about the service department too. A consignment sale does not always come with a warranty.
Making the trip count
Modesto sits in the Central Valley with plenty of nearby towns feeding the same market, so inventory turns over at its own pace. Call ahead and confirm the specific unit is still on the ground before you drive. Off-season buying tends to favor the buyer, and consignment sellers are often motivated by storage costs rather than a sales quota. Do the walk-through at delivery with the owner's manual in hand if it is there, and test every appliance and slide. If the rating gap between these two dealers tells you anything, it is that the paperwork and follow-through deserve as much attention as the RV itself.
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Nearby cities
- Sacramento, CA (3 listed · 65 mi)
- Roseville, CA (4 listed · 76 mi)
- Auburn, CA (2 listed · 87 mi)
- French Camp, CA (1 listed · 21 mi)
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Questions people ask
How many RV consignment dealers are in Modesto?
There are 2 RV consignment dealers in Modesto, with 1 more nearby. That is a small field, so it pays to check both before you commit. Call ahead to confirm what each one currently has on consignment.
What types of RVs can I find at Modesto consignment dealers?
The current counts show 2 used units, including 2 travel trailers and 1 toy hauler. There are no camper vans, truck campers, teardrops, pop-ups, Airstreams, Class A motorhomes or park models listed among the consignment inventory.
Do these dealers offer financing?
One of the two Modesto consignment dealers offers financing. With consignment, the unit belongs to the seller, so terms can vary. Getting pre-approved at your own bank first gives you a baseline to compare against whatever the dealer quotes.
Should I get an inspection on a consignment RV?
Yes. Consignment units are sold on behalf of the owner, and the dealer may not have serviced them. An independent pre-purchase inspection catches roof, slide and appliance problems before money changes hands. Budget for it the same way you would budget for tires.