Cora Young

She said, well, how much is it going to cost?

I said, well, a quick calculation, about $10,000.

The economy isn't the only roadblock.

Some buyers are wary of the unofficial 10-year rule.

That's the age limit at which some campgrounds won't allow RVs, as vintage RV owner Blake Walters learned.

Walters is now paying $50 a month to store the RV.

With no bites, he's willing to make a deal to get it off the lot.

With so many older RVs on the market, Beina, with RV Trader, advises offering potential buyers a mechanical inspection report, budgeting for the long haul, patience, and... Maybe take a few last trips before you sell it because it's going to be a little bit of time and summer's right here.

With the high price of fuel, RV owners might want to take those trips closer to home.

In Fairhope, Alabama, I'm Cori Young for Marketplace.