Video Making Tips that Will Sell Your RV

Posted by RV Pro on Oct 05, 2009

Video tours are the hot new trend in online RV sales (see our 10/2 post), but a bad video won’t help sell your RV and can drive buyers away. Before filming, give a little thought to how you’re going to showcase your RV’s best features to potential buyers.

Make your RV a video standout; follow these tips from videographers:

Ready. Before you start filming, clean and polish your RV inside and out. Empty your RV of clutter, personal items and anything that will not be included in the sale of the vehicle. Make any repairs or improvements that will enhance the sale of your RV.

Set. Set the stage before you start filming. Place fresh flowers in the bathroom and set out pretty towels. Arrange a colorful bowl of fruit or vegetables on the kitchen counter. Add colorful, decorative pillows to the bed. Extend slideouts and awnings. Turn on all the lights and bring in extra lights if necessary. Good lighting is essential to showing off your RVs features to their best advantage.  

Dress Rehearsal. Before you start filming, practice walking around and through your RV. Use a steady measured pace to minimize camera jiggling. Enlist an assistant to open doors, closets, drawers and cupboards as you film. If you plan to narrate your virtual tour, plan out what you’re going to say beforehand; keep it simple and practice. It might be easier to have your assistant do the talking so you can concentrate on filming. 

Next time: Action!


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