Month: September 2024

FORT WORTH, Texas – Fun Town RV LP, the largest towable RV dealer in Texas, announced in a press release its expansion with its second retail location in Elkhart, Ind. Jarrod McGhee, founder & CEO of Fun Town RV, revealed the acquisition of International RV Wholesalers. This newly acquired location will be rebranded as Fun Town RV Factory Connect Forest River and will exclusively feature Forest River RVs.

“We’re thrilled to acquire this reputable organization and expand on our presence in the Indiana market,” said Joe Anderson, Fun Town RV’s Chief of Sales & Marketing. “Integrating this location into our Fun Town RV Factory Connect experience aligns with our strategy to provide our valued customers with another prime destination for RV sales and service.”

Fun Town also announced a new retail location in Little Rock, Ark.

The new acquisition is located off 22524 I-30 Bryant, AR 72022, and has a long-standing relationship with the surrounding community. Fun Town plans to carry top RV brands like Heartland, Forest River, Keystone and more and intends to stock a variety of travel trailers, fifth wheels and toy haulers with all the best floor plans and models available.

“Fun Town RV looks forward to supporting the great city of Little Rock and the surrounding communities in Arkansas for all their RV needs. We are excited to strategically enter the Little Rock market and to demonstrate our ongoing dedication to providing quality RVs at affordable prices and exceptional service to customers nationwide,” said Jarrod McGhee, CEO of Fun Town RV.

This location will be among several new stores scheduled to open within the next year across the U.S. for Fun Town RV, aligned with McGhee’s goal to see Fun Town RV nationwide and make RVs more accessible for everyone.

In Elkhart, the new Fun Town RV Factory Connect Forest River location will be at 2300 S. Nappanee Street. It will offer full-service capabilities including RV sales, service, and parts. This expansion marks another milestone in Fun Town RV’s aggressive growth strategy, enhancing its presence in the Midwest.

Jarrod McGhee said, “Fun Town RV has had an exceptional year, opening several new locations nationwide with more exciting developments on the horizon. Our relentless pursuit of excellence and customer satisfaction drives our national operations, ensuring our customers receive the best in RV affordability and service.”

For more information, visit www.FunTownRVIndiana.com

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Blue Compass RV announced that a record nine of its Airstream locations have qualified for the prestigious Airstream Five Rivet Award, surpassing the previous record of eight. Airstream’s Five Rivet Award is earned by dealers who have met the highest standards of customer service in both sales and service.  

“We are extremely proud to have nine of our Airstream store teams achieve Five Rivet,” said Jon Ferrando, founder, CEO and President of Blue Compass RV.  “The award is based on Airstream customer surveys, and only the top Airstream dealers are recognized.   Our partnership has never been stronger as we continue to be the #1 Airstream dealer group in the world, with our Airstream of Tampa store achieving the #1 ranked dealership overall in the world for Airstream five straight years.”

Blue Compass RV now has nine, up from eight in the first quarter of 2024, Airstream locations notably possessing the Five Rivet distinction, the most Five Rivet stores of any dealer in the US in the history of the Five Rivet program, as listed below.

• Airstream of Tampa
• Airstream of Austin
• Blue Compass – Des Moines
• Blue Compass – Jacksonville
• Blue Compass- South Carolina
• Blue Compass- Albany
• Blue Compass- Greensboro
• Blue Compass- Gainesville
• Blue Compass – Orlando

Blue Compass RV is the fastest growing RV retail company in the United States over the past five years, with over 100 locations in 33 states. Our stores across America offer an incredible selection of new and used RVs, including the best lineup of premium new brands. Our mission is to provide an exceptional sales, service, and RV ownership experience for our customers, and with over 1,000 service bays across the country, we’re able to service our customers wherever their travels may take them. 

Blue Compass RV has been named the #1 Airstream dealer in the world for five consecutive years, with a record setting nine Airstream stores achieving the prestigious “Five Rivet” status. Blue Compass RV’s flagship Motor Home Specialist store has been the leading motorhome dealer in the U.S. for 11 consecutive years.

Led by Founder, Chief Executive Officer and President Jon Ferrando, Blue Compass has experienced exponential growth since its founding in 2018, for which it was named to the 2023 Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list, as well as South Florida Business Journal’s Fastest Growing Private Companies list for four consecutive years. Prior to launching Blue Compass RV, Ferrando was instrumental in building America’s largest automotive retailer from start-up to over $20 billion in revenue.

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