How to donate an RV or Motorhome to Kidney Kars of Utah?

Does Kidney Kars Take RVs and Motorhomes?

The answer is yes—The National Kidney Foundation of Utah’s Kidney Kars can accept motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth-wheel trailers, toy haulers, truck campers, and other recreational vehicles when they have resale value and can help generate funds for local kidney patients and kidney disease programs. Because the purpose of every donation is to raise money for Utah and Idaho kidney patients, we are unable to accept RVs or trailers that cannot be resold or reused. However, the process is a little different than donating a car.

Before an RV donation can be approved, we ask donors to email:

• Photos of the exterior
• Photos of the interior
• Photos of the engine compartment (for motorized RVs)
• Photos of the tires
• Photos of the roof, if available
• Photos of the front and back of the title

These photos are reviewed by the auction and sales professionals who determine whether the item is suitable to raise funds.

Do RVs and Campers Need Titles?

Yes. Motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth-wheel trailers, toy haulers, and most other recreational vehicles require a valid title in order to be sold, transferred, or donated.

If you do not currently have a title, don’t panic. Kidney Kars can help guide you through the process. In many cases, obtaining a replacement title simply requires:

• A VIN inspection, if required
• An application through the Utah DMV
• Payment of applicable state fees

Having proper ownership documentation helps ensure that your donation can be sold and that the proceeds can support local kidney patients.

Does Kidney Kars Provide Free Towing for RVs and Motorhomes?

Unfortunately due to cost of towing (8.99+ per mile) motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, and other towable RVs must be delivered to a location in North Salt Lake city by the donor. Donors are asked to deliver their donation to a designated location or assist with transportation arrangements.

Once your donation has been reviewed and accepted, and delivered the National Kidney Foundation of Utah & Idaho will email you a tax receipt.

Is Donating an RV the Same as Donating a Car?

The overall goal is the same—turning an unwanted vehicle into support for kidney patients—but the approval process is slightly different. For RV and motorhome donations, we first need to review photographs and ownership documents because factors such as condition, age, mileage, water damage, title status, and marketability all affect whether the donation can be accepted.

The first step is simple:

Call Kidney Kars at (801) 226-5111 during business hours (Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.) or email photos of your RV and title.

Once the photos are reviewed, we will let you know whether the donation can be accepted and provide instructions for the next steps.

Is the Tax Deduction the Same as a Car Donation?

Yes.  All donations are subject to the same IRS charitable contribution rules that apply to car donations.

After your donation is completed, you will receive a tax receipt from the National Kidney Foundation of Utah & Idaho.

• Donors may claim up to $499 as allowed by IRS rules unless the item sells for more than $500
• If the donated item sells for more than $500, the donor can claim the actual selling price of the item donated.
• The National Kidney Foundation will provide you an IRS 1098-C to claim the item’s actual selling price (instead of the $499 mimimum).

As always, donors should consult a qualified tax professional regarding specific tax questions.

Turn Your RV Into Hope for Kidney Patients

Whether it’s a motorhome, travel trailer, fifth wheel, toy hauler, camper trailer, or truck camper, your donation may help provide emergency financial assistance, patient education, kidney disease screenings, medical research, and other vital programs throughout Utah and Idaho.

If you’re considering donating an RV or motorhome, call Kidney Kars at (801) 226-5111 or email photos of your RV and title to begin the review process.

Your unwanted RV could make a meaningful difference in the lives of local kidney patients and their families.