If you are interested in donating an RV to a Paradise family please see our donation guidelines below. We have over 400 families on our waiting list and we personally vet the eligibility of every family that we place:

TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS

RV4CampfireFamily has 501c3 non-profit status and can provide tax-deductible donation letters to all donors. The following are requirements necessary to meet the minimum criteria needed for a tax-deductible donation letter. (Please note IRS requires formal appraisal for vehicles valued over $5k).

  • Name of donor and contact info - mailing address to send receipt.

  • VIN# and photo of title

  • Interior & exterior photos

  • Copy of NADA estimate https://www.nadaguides.com/

  • Name and contact of recipient family and all eligibility documentation

CONDITION

RVs must be in good working condition. We request that donors have a mechanic complete inspection and maintenance of their vehicle to ensure that it will be a home not a burden to its new family.Clean title (if not can complete a lien sale to generate clean title and clear past registration fees due).

  1. Holding tank emptied (don't give anyone else your sh!t)

  2. Propane tanks full

  3. Roof and window leaks repaired (not with a tarp).

  4. Tires replaced within last 5 years and in good condition

  5. New or working battery

TRANSPORTATION

If you are unable to deliver the vehicle yourself, we can assist with transportation through our volunteer network of haulers. If you would like to request volunteer transportation of your vehicle please fill out this form.

INSURANCE

If you are going to transport your vehicle please review the insurance information below:

  1. Trailers & 5th wheels- Insurance is covered by the truck that pulls the trailer

  2. Motorhomes- insurance can be obtained from https://goodsamrvinsurance.com/insurance-quote

Once you have read all the requirements and are ready to donate your RV please click on the below link to provide us with the necessary information and one of our volunteers will be in touch shortly.