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How Much Does It Cost to Get Rid of a Dead Class A Motorhome?

How Much Does It Cost to Get Rid of a Dead Class A Motorhome?

You're looking at $9,000 flat to make a dead Class A motorhome disappear the right way—fully EPA-compliant destruction, Certificate of Destruction, all title paperwork, and $2M liability coverage included. That's a locked price. No surprises when we show up and see it's got four flat tires and a family of raccoons in the bedroom. We finance in-house at roughly $150 a month over 60 months, interest-free, so you don't have to watch that eyesore rot for another two years while you save up.

I've been hauling big dead stuff since 1993, and Class A motorhomes are the worst to let sit. They leak. They attract rodents. The roof caves in and suddenly your $9,000 problem is a $15,000 problem because now there's mold remediation and the county's involved. Get it gone now, pay over time, sleep better.

What That $9,000 Flat Rate Actually Covers

This isn't a tow to the scrapyard. It's a full turnkey removal with every piece of compliance work done for you:

  • Pickup from wherever it died—driveway, back forty, side of a barn, doesn't matter. We bring the equipment.
  • EPA-compliant destruction—refrigerant recovery per EPA Section 608 rules, fluids drained, hazmat handled legally.
  • Certificate of Destruction—the document that proves to your state DMV that the motorhome no longer exists. You need this to close the title loop.
  • Title transfer and DMV paperwork—we handle it. You sign, we file. Most states require you to either transfer title to the scrapper or surrender it with a destruction certificate; we know which is which because we work in all 50 states. Check your state's process at USA.gov DMV services.
  • $2 million general liability insurance—if something goes sideways during the haul, you're covered. A lot of "cash for junk RV" guys run uninsured. Don't risk it.

The price is locked the moment you accept the quote. We don't show up, look at the thing, and suddenly tack on another $1,800 because the awning's half off.

Why $9,000 for a Class A? (And Why It's Worth Every Cent)

Class A motorhomes are big, heavy, and full of regulated materials. We're talking 30 to 45 feet long, 10 to 20 tons, with A/C refrigerant, diesel or gas tanks, propane, batteries, and sometimes a generator that leaked oil all over the chassis. You can't just drag it to the county dump. Most landfills won't touch them, and the ones that do charge by the ton plus hazmat fees.

I pulled a 1998 Fleetwood Bounder out of a field in Commerce, OK, last fall. Owner thought he'd part it out on Facebook Marketplace. Eighteen months later he'd sold the microwave and a lawn chair. The thing was sinking into the mud, the slide-out was jammed open, and the county was two weeks from a lien. We got it out in four hours. He financed the whole nine grand, paid it off over five years, and the land's been cleared for a shop ever since.

The alternative? Try to DIY it. You'll need:

  • A heavy wrecker (most tow companies won't touch a non-rolling Class A—too much liability). If you find one, expect $500 to $1,200 just for the tow.
  • An EPA-certified tech to recover the refrigerant legally ($150–$300).
  • A scrapyard that accepts motorhomes (rare) and charges by weight. At 12 tons and $50/ton disposal, that's $600, and they still won't take the tanks or tires.
  • A way to prove destruction to your DMV, or you're still liable for property taxes and any tickets that plate accumulates.

Add it up. You're at $7,000+ and you did all the work yourself. Or you pay $9,000, we do everything, and you finance it at $150/month.

Financing: How the $150/Month Breaks Down

We don't run credit. We don't care what happened in 2019. You put down what you can (even $500 works), and we structure the rest over 60 months, interest-free. On a $9,000 balance with a small down payment, you're looking at roughly $150 a month. Sometimes a little less if you put more down. Some guys pay it off in a year. Some take the full five. It's in-house, so there's no bank, no third party, no balloon payment at the end.

Lock your monthly payment at /get-it-gone or call 405-698-4285 and we'll walk you through it over the phone in about three minutes.

What Happens After You Call

  • You send us photos—or we come look at it if you're local. We finalize the quote (it won't change).
  • We schedule pickup—usually within a week, sometimes next-day if we've got a truck in your area.
  • We show up with a lowboy or heavy wrecker—depending on whether it rolls. If it's truly dead (wheels locked, frame rot), we bring a loader.
  • Refrigerant recovery, fluid drain, propane purge—right there on-site if needed, or at our yard.
  • Destruction and recycling—metal gets shredded, tires go to a licensed processor, hazmat to a certified facility.
  • Certificate of Destruction mailed to you—usually within two weeks. Take it to your DMV, close the title, done.

Total time from call to gone: one to two weeks on average. After that, your monthly payment starts and the land's yours again.

DIY Option: What You Can Do Without Hiring Anyone (If You're Desperate)

Look, I want your business, but I also want you to know your options. If $9,000 or even $150/month is truly out of reach right now, here's the DIY landfill route:

  • Find a construction and demolition landfill that accepts large vehicles. Call ahead. Some will, some won't. Expect $200–$600 in tipping fees based on weight.
  • Get the refrigerant recovered legally first—hire a local HVAC tech with an EPA 608 cert. It's a federal crime to vent it. Costs $150–$250.
  • Rent a heavy-duty trailer or hire a wrecker—if the motorhome rolls, you might get away with a $400 tow. If it doesn't, you're looking at $800–$1,500.
  • Bring your title and ID to the landfill. Many require proof of ownership. If you don't have the title, you'll need a bonded title or an affidavit depending on your state—check your state DMV.
  • Ask for a weight receipt—this is your proof of disposal. Some DMVs accept it in lieu of a formal destruction certificate.

It's a full day of work, a lot of phone calls, and zero guarantee the landfill won't reject it when you show up. But it's possible if you're determined.

Why Letting It Sit Is Costing You More Than $150/Month

I pulled a 2001 Pace Arrow out of a driveway in Palmyra, VA, two months ago. Owner inherited the property, didn't know the motorhome was there until the grass got mowed. By the time he called me, it had been sitting four years. Roof was gone. Interior was black mold. Tires had melted into the asphalt. The county had assessed a blight fine—$100 a month for 18 months. He'd already paid $1,800 in fines before he ever called us.

Every month you wait:

  • The thing deteriorates and gets harder (read: more expensive) to move.
  • You risk fines if your county has blight or nuisance ordinances.
  • If there's still a title in your name, you're paying property taxes on it in some states.
  • It's ugly. It tanks your property value if you ever want to sell or refinance.

$150 a month to make it disappear is cheaper than letting it rot. Period.

What Our Customers Say

From a recent Google review: "Very professional and completed the job fast. Had an old Class A that wouldn't start and they had it out of my backyard in under three hours. Paperwork was easy, financing was simple, no runaround. Highly recommend."

We've been doing this since 1993. We haul for AT&T, State Farm, Chick-fil-A, Frito-Lay—companies that don't hire hacks. We cover 38,000 cities nationwide; you can check if we're in your area at /coverage. If you've got a dead Class A motorhome, we've seen worse, we've hauled worse, and we'll handle yours the same way: fast, legal, and with financing that doesn't require a loan officer.

Lock your $150/month payment at /get-it-gone or call 405-698-4285 right now. We'll get you a quote today, haul it within a week, and you'll have your land back before the next HOA meeting.

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FAQ

How much does it cost to remove a non-running Class A motorhome? $9,000 flat rate, financed in-house at roughly $150/month over 60 months, interest-free. Includes EPA-compliant destruction, Certificate of Destruction, title work, and $2M insurance. Price is locked—no surprises when we show up.

Can I get rid of a motorhome without a title? Depends on your state. In most states, you can get a bonded title or an affidavit of ownership to prove it's yours, then transfer or surrender it for destruction. We handle the paperwork once you've got the bonded title. Check your state's process at USA.gov DMV services.

What's included in the $9,000 flat-rate motorhome removal? Pickup from your property, EPA refrigerant recovery, fluid and propane removal, full destruction, Certificate of Destruction, DMV title transfer or surrender paperwork, and $2M liability coverage. You do nothing except sign and point us to where it's sitting.

Call 405-698-4285 or get your instant quote at /quote. We'll have that dead motorhome gone in a week and your monthly payment locked today.

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