RV Salvage Yards in Pennsylvania: Used Parts, Donor RVs & Real Alternatives

Last reviewed: October 3, 2026. Salvage inventory, auction lots, business hours and intake policies can change, so verify the specific part or service before traveling or arranging transportation.

If you are looking for a traditional RV salvage yard in Pennsylvania, a business that dismantles damaged RVs and sells the used components from those units, the options are surprisingly limited. In our October 3, 2026 review, we could not verify a currently operating Pennsylvania business whose primary website clearly establishes both activities.

Pennsylvania RV owners still have useful choices. You can buy a complete damaged RV through an in-state salvage auction, use Pennsylvania businesses for new or replacement components, contact a local service when an entire unwanted RV needs removal, or order actual used salvage parts from established RV dismantlers outside the state.

Pennsylvania RV Salvage Options at a Glance

Resource	Location	Type	Best For	Important Note
Copart	10 Pennsylvania locations	Salvage auction / donor-RV source	Complete damaged RVs for parts or projects	Not a dismantled-parts yard; inventory changes
A+ Enterprises	Pittston, PA service base	RV removal / dismantling service	Removing complete unwanted or non-operational RVs	Not verified as a retail used-parts source
RV Value Mart	Manheim, Willow Street & Bethlehem, PA	RV replacement-parts source	Appliance parts, accessories and special orders	Not an RV salvage yard
K RV	Jeannette, PA	RV parts and repair business	Western Pennsylvania replacement parts	No verified dismantled-RV inventory
Mobile Home / RV Parts Sales	Greensburg, PA	New RV-parts supplier	Replacement and special-order RV components	Official site describes its RV-parts selection as new
Sands RV	Madison, OH	Used/surplus RV-parts source	Used, obsolete and surplus parts near northwestern PA	Outside Pennsylvania; call before traveling because operating hours are limited
Colaw RV Salvage	Carthage, MO	Dedicated RV salvage / used-parts operation	Used coach, chassis, appliance and drivetrain components	Shipping may be more practical than travel
Visone RV Parts	East Bernstadt, KY	Used RV salvage-parts operation	Body parts, glass, generators, chassis and interior components	Closed to walk-ins; pickup by appointment

Are There Any True RV Salvage Yards in Pennsylvania?

We could not verify one during this review.

That wording is intentional. Some online directories identify Pennsylvania businesses as RV salvage yards or camper recyclers, but current primary-source evidence could not substantiate several of those listings. Rather than reproduce an old directory and imply that every business still dismantles RVs, this guide includes only resources whose present activity could be verified.

Pennsylvania does have good RV parts stores, salvage auctions, and complete-RV removal services. Those are useful businesses, but they solve different problems.

Pennsylvania Sources for Replacement RV Parts

Three in-state businesses are useful when you need a replacement component but do not specifically require a part removed from a wrecked RV.

RV Value Mart

RV Value Mart’s official parts department advertises RV parts and accessories, major appliance parts and special ordering. Its parts page lists Pennsylvania contacts for Manheim/Willow Street and Bethlehem.

This is a replacement-parts source, not evidence of an RV dismantling operation.

K RV – Jeannette

K RV in Jeannette advertises motorhome and RV parts including holding tanks, water pumps, tow bars, LP supplies and products from component manufacturers such as Atwood and Dometic. It also offers special ordering when an item is not in stock.

Again, the useful distinction is that K RV is a parts business, not a verified RV salvage yard.

Mobile Home / RV Parts Sales – Greensburg

Mobile Home / RV Parts Sales says its Greensburg operation offers more than 13,000 new RV-part items, with stocked products and additional components available by special order.

That makes it a legitimate Pennsylvania parts source while also showing why “RV parts store” and “RV salvage yard” should not be treated as synonyms.

For a Complete Donor RV, Check Pennsylvania Salvage Auctions

A complete damaged RV can make sense when you need several compatible pieces rather than one component.

Copart currently lists 10 Pennsylvania locations: Altoona, Chambersburg, Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Philadelphia East, Pittsburgh North, Pittsburgh South, Pittsburgh West, Scranton and York Haven. Copart’s Pennsylvania licensing guidance says buyers purchasing for personal use may buy clean- and salvage-titled inventory without a business license or broker, subject to Copart’s membership and lot-specific requirements.

There was real Pennsylvania RV inventory when this page was reviewed. For example, Copart showed:

• a 1984 camper at its Scranton location with a Pennsylvania Certificate of Salvage and an October 7, 2026 sale date; and
• a 2012 Keystone Copper Canyon camper at Scranton with a Pennsylvania Certificate of Salvage and an October 8, 2026 sale date.

Those examples establish that damaged RVs do appear in Pennsylvania auction inventory; they are not permanent listings. Search the current inventory when you are ready to buy.

When does buying a donor RV make sense?

A donor is most useful when you need several compatible items, perhaps doors, windows, cabinets, furniture, appliances, exterior pieces or chassis components, from the same or a closely related model.

Before bidding, check more than the auction price:

• the exact title or ownership document;
• buyer and auction fees;
• where the damage is located;
• whether the parts you need survived;
• transportation from the yard;
• space to store the donor; and
• how you will eventually dispose of what remains.

A low winning bid is not necessarily a cheap part once transport and leftover-vehicle disposal are included.

Need Actual Used Salvage Parts? Look Beyond Pennsylvania

When the goal is a component that has actually been removed from a wrecked or dismantled RV, established out-of-state dismantlers are stronger leads.

Sands RV – Madison, Ohio

Sands RV in Madison, Ohio says it carries new, used, obsolete, surplus and hard-to-find parts for motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheels and campers. The business is outside Pennsylvania but is positioned between Cleveland and Erie, making it potentially useful for northwestern Pennsylvania owners.

There is an important operational caution: its current site also says the business and property are for sale and displays limited hours. Call before making a trip.

Colaw RV Salvage – Carthage, Missouri

Colaw is a genuine RV-salvage operation with current categories for used appliances, awnings, generators, furniture, electrical components, axles, engines, transmissions and other chassis parts. Its salvage-unit pages also document coach-specific pieces such as baggage doors, windows, mirrors and body components.

Colaw states that it ships used RV parts within the United States, so Pennsylvania customers do not necessarily need to travel to Missouri.

Visone RV Parts – East Bernstadt, Kentucky

Visone maintains active used-motorhome inventory tied to salvage and part-out units. Current listings show motorhomes being dismantled for engines, transmissions, chassis components, fiberglass caps, cargo doors, electronics, awnings and other components.

Its parts categories include exterior panels, generators, appliances, replacement glass, furniture, chassis components and interiors. Visone currently states that it is closed to walk-in customers and that order pickup is by appointment on designated days.

Identify the Part Before You Start Calling

The name on the side of the RV is not always enough to identify a component.

Before contacting a used-parts operation, collect:

• RV year, manufacturer and exact model;
• VIN when applicable;
• component manufacturer;
• model and part numbers;
• dimensions;
• connector or mounting configuration; and
• clear photographs of the component, label and installation area.

This is particularly useful for windows, compartment doors, appliances, furnaces, generators, awnings and electrical components.

Motorhome chassis parts can be a different search

For a motorhome, separate the coach from the chassis.

Windows, cabinetry, appliances and body panels generally belong to the coach side. An engine, transmission, axle, suspension or steering component may instead be identified through the underlying Ford, Freightliner, Workhorse, Chevrolet, Spartan or other chassis.

That distinction is reflected in real salvage inventories: both Colaw and Visone maintain chassis-specific categories in addition to coach components.

For a mechanical part, the chassis identification or VIN may therefore be more useful than searching only for the RV manufacturer’s name.

Pennsylvania Salvage and Reconstructed RV Titles

Pennsylvania’s title rules matter most when you are considering buying an entire damaged RV rather than a loose used part.

Pennsylvania law defines a salvage vehicle as a vehicle that is inoperable or unable to meet applicable equipment and inspection standards to the extent that repair costs would exceed its repaired value. It separately defines a nonrepairable vehicle as one that falls into specified parts-or-scrap categories.

That distinction matters because a nonrepairable vehicle processed under Pennsylvania’s salvage-dealer procedure cannot be rebuilt, retitled or issued another certificate.

A salvage vehicle is different. PennDOT has a reconstruction process for eligible previously salvaged vehicles that are restored to operating condition. Its current guidance requires an enhanced vehicle safety inspection and Form MV-426B as part of the reconstructed-vehicle title process.

Does this apply only to motorhomes?

No. The PennDOT reconstruction paperwork itself shows why RV type should be identified rather than assumed.

Pennsylvania law separately defines a motor home as a self-propelled motor vehicle adapted as a mobile dwelling or office and a recreational trailer as a trailer adapted for temporary recreational living.

More importantly for a reconstruction project, the current MV-426B application contains separate vehicle-type selections for Motor Home and Trailer.

That does not mean every motorhome, travel trailer or other towable will have identical paperwork in every circumstance. It means buyers should identify the RV type and document status first rather than assuming Pennsylvania’s process covers only self-propelled motorhomes.

PennDOT also recommends checking NMVTIS before buying. Its current guidance confirms that NMVTIS includes recreational vehicles and motor homes and can report brands such as junk, salvage and flood.

If you plan to rebuild an auction RV rather than use it strictly for parts, verify the specific title document and current PennDOT requirements before bidding. This section is informational, not legal advice.

If the Problem Is the Entire Unwanted RV

Looking for a used component and getting rid of a complete damaged RV are different jobs.

A Pennsylvania parts store may have no reason to take your whole motorhome or trailer. Conversely, a company that removes complete RVs may not operate a retail parts yard.

A+ Enterprises – Pittston, Pennsylvania

A+ Enterprises specifically advertises RV and camper removal from its Pittston-area operation. Its current service information covers Class A, B and C motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheels, pop-ups and truck campers and describes extraction of non-operational units as well as dismantling and disposal when required.

Its published service area is centered on Northeast Pennsylvania and the Poconos, with additional Pennsylvania areas listed depending on the job.

A+ belongs in this guide because it can solve a whole-RV removal problem. It is not being presented as somewhere to shop for salvaged RV parts.

When Selling the Complete RV Is Another Option

If the RV is yours and you are considering dismantling it simply because it is old, damaged or no longer runs, it can be useful to compare the value of the complete unit before removing reusable parts.

SamyRV has been buying RVs since 2009 and purchases RVs of all types and conditions nationwide. SamyRV is an RV buyer/removal service, not an RV salvage yard. Its current buying information includes running and non-running motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers and other common RV types. See what SamyRV buys.

For Pennsylvania-specific selling information, use the Pennsylvania RV selling guide. If the unit has primarily become a disposal problem, the Pennsylvania junk RV removal guide explains the separate evaluation and removal path.

If you simply want to know whether the entire RV has an as-is purchase option before dismantling it, you can request an RV offer from SamyRV.

Common Questions About RV Salvage in Pennsylvania

Are there dedicated RV salvage yards in Pennsylvania?

We could not verify a currently operating Pennsylvania business whose primary website clearly documents both systematic RV dismantling and a standing retail inventory of used parts from those RVs as of October 3, 2026.

Pennsylvania does have replacement-parts businesses, salvage auctions and RV-removal services. For actual dismantled-RV parts, established operations outside Pennsylvania are currently better documented.

Can I buy a damaged RV in Pennsylvania to use for parts?

Yes. Current Copart Pennsylvania inventory demonstrates that campers and motorhome-related vehicles do appear at Pennsylvania auction locations, and Copart says personal-use buyers in Pennsylvania can purchase salvage-titled inventory without a business license under its state licensing rules.

Always check the individual lot’s document type, damage, fees and transportation requirements before bidding.

Can a Pennsylvania salvage RV be rebuilt?

Pennsylvania provides a reconstructed-vehicle process for eligible vehicles previously issued salvage documentation. PennDOT requires the applicable reconstruction paperwork and enhanced safety inspection. A vehicle designated nonrepairable is a different category and cannot simply be reconstructed and retitled through that process.

Where should I look for an obsolete motorhome body part?

For a genuinely used body component, dedicated salvage operations such as Colaw and Visone are stronger starting points than Pennsylvania replacement-parts stores. Provide the RV year, make and model plus measurements, photographs and any component or part numbers you can find.

Will an ordinary auto junkyard accept a complete RV?

Do not assume so. Acceptance of a complete motorhome, fifth wheel or travel trailer is a separate question from recycling ordinary vehicles or selling automotive parts. Confirm the exact RV type, length, condition, ownership documentation and whether it rolls or can be towed before arranging transportation.

The Practical Pennsylvania Answer

If you need a new replacement part, Pennsylvania has legitimate RV-parts businesses.

If you need several matching components, Pennsylvania salvage auctions can provide complete donor RVs when suitable inventory appears.

If you specifically need a used component removed from a wrecked motorhome, Colaw, Visone and, subject to confirming current hours, Sands RV are better documented than any dedicated Pennsylvania dismantler we could verify.

If the real issue is an entire unwanted RV, use a verified removal service or compare a whole-RV sale instead of assuming a parts yard will take it.

That distinction is more useful than an inflated list of supposed Pennsylvania RV junkyards that cannot be verified.