Example — Private sale Camper Bill of Sale South Carolina

South Carolina Camper transfer fees and requirements

In South Carolina, the title transfer fee is $15 and registration costs $24 per year. Camper sales are subject to 5% Infrastructure Maintenance Fee (IMF) capped at $500. South Carolina does not require notarization for private-party camper transfers. South Carolina does not require emission testing for private-party camper sales.

• 5% IMF on vehicle purchases, capped at $500
• Title transfer within 45 days of sale
• Property tax must be paid before registration

South Carolina sales tax on camper purchases

South Carolina has a 5% state sales tax rate. 5% Infrastructure Maintenance Fee (IMF), capped at $500. Private-party camper sales in South Carolina are subject to sales tax. IMF applies to all vehicle sales, capped at $500 max. The title transfer fee is $15.

Camper market data and safety information

The most common camper makes in private-party sales are Lance, Palomino, Northern Lite, Adventurer, Host. Average private-party camper prices range from $5,000–$40,000. Campers average 1.8 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Propane System, Electrical, Water System.

Safety checkpoints for buying a used camper

Before completing a camper bill of sale in South Carolina, verify these safety items:

• Verify camper weight matches truck payload capacity — overloading is common and dangerous
• Check tie-down/turnbuckle mounting points on both camper and truck
• Inspect roof and all seams for water damage
• Test all LP appliances, water pump, and 12V/120V systems

Camper insurance and depreciation in South Carolina

Usually covered as an add-on to truck insurance policy. Standalone camper coverage: $200–$600/year. Truck campers hold value well — 35–45% loss over 5 years. Four-season models command premiums. Peak season for private camper sales is spring for adventure-seekers, fall for hunters, with an average of 40 days on market.

Camper registration and titling

Campers are classified as "Truck camper (not separately titled in most states — considered equipment, not a vehicle)" for registration purposes. Truck campers weigh 1,000–5,000 lbs. Must match truck payload rating, not towing capacity. Federal odometer disclosure does not apply to campers.

South Carolina bill of sale statistics

BillOfSaleNow has generated 1,283 bill of sale documents for South Carolina transactions, with 35 generated this month alone. The most popular vehicle type is car.