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Trading your old RV to Camping World in Lincoln between January and March 2026 is a strategic financial and logistical move. While it might seem counterintuitive to trade during the Nebraska winter, this "off-season" window offers unique leverage for RV owners.

Here are the compelling reasons why making this move in early 2026 is a smart choice:

Dealers operate on a forward-looking calendar. In January, February, and March, Camping World of Lincoln is actively building inventory for the spring rush that typically hits in April and May.

• The Demand: Because few people think to trade in during the winter, local used inventory is often low. This scarcity can give you better leverage on your trade-in value than in June, when the lot is flooded with other trade-ins.
• The National Network: Unlike a small local dealer, Camping World has over 170 locations, including many in the "Snowbird" states (Florida, Arizona, Texas). They can transport your RV from frozen Lincoln to a warm climate where demand is peaking right now, allowing them to offer you a competitive rate despite the local weather.

This is often the single biggest financial reason to trade rather than sell privately.

• How it works: In Nebraska, you only pay sales tax on the difference between the price of the new RV and the value of your trade-in.
• The Math: If you buy a $60,000 RV and get $20,000 for your trade-in, you only pay sales tax on the remaining $40,000.
• The Saving: If you sold your RV privately for cash, you would have to pay sales tax on the full $60,000 of the new unit. The tax savings effectively increase the "real" value of your trade-in by hundreds or thousands of dollars.

Keeping an RV in Lincoln from January through March costs money without providing utility. By trading in January, you immediately stop the financial bleeding of:

• Storage Fees: You avoid 3 months of winter storage payments.
• Insurance: You stop paying premiums on a vehicle that is sitting idle.
• Depreciation: RVs depreciate monthly. holding onto a unit until May means it is older and has higher mileage (or more weather exposure) than it does in January.

Selling an RV privately in Lincoln during the winter is notoriously difficult.

• Curb Appeal: It is hard to make an RV look appealing when it is covered in snow or sitting in a muddy lot.
• Logistics: You cannot easily demonstrate that the water systems work because the unit is winterized (pink fluid in the lines).
• Safety: You don't have to invite strangers to your home in bad weather. Camping World handles the de-winterizing, inspection, and detailing indoors or in their facilities.

Industry trends for early 2026 suggest a "normalization" of the market where used inventory is highly desirable. With interest rates still a consideration for many buyers, the demand for high-quality used units is expected to be strong. Dealers need your trade-in to offer affordable entry points to families who cannot stretch to the price of a brand-new 2026 model.

If you wait until April to trade, you join the long queue of other campers doing the same thing. This often leads to:

• Service Delays: Waiting weeks to get your hitch work done or warranty checks completed.
• Inventory Picking: By March, the "best" new units for the season may already be picked over.
• Trading now ensures your new rig is prepped, tested, and ready in your driveway the moment the first warm weekend arrives.

FeaturePrivate Sale (Winter)Trade-in @ Camping World (Jan-Mar)Sales TaxPay tax on full price of new RVPay tax only on differenceInventory DemandLow (Locally)High (National Network)MaintenanceYour responsibilityDealer handles rehab/winterizationConvenienceDifficult (Snow/Ice)Drive in, Sign, Drive out