40 Fun Facts About Great American RV
At Great American RV, we know a thing or two about adventure—and after 4 decades in the RV business, we’ve collected plenty of milestones and memories to prove it! To celebrate our 40th anniversary, we’re sharing 40 fun facts about our journey, our team, and the RVs we love. Whether you’re a long-time customer or new to the world of RVing, these tidbits will give you a glimpse into the heart of who we are and why we’re so passionate about what we do!
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Our story began in 1984 when we opened in Hammond, Louisiana as Dixie RV SuperStores.
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Great American RV has been family-owned and operated since the beginning and is proud to hold these family values in our day-to-day business, providing a superior level of service and care.
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In 2004, our current flagship Hammond, LA dealership was constructed. This paved the way for the level of care and attention to detail seen throughout our 11 dealerships today.
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Our mascot, Hap E. Camper was created in 2005 – nearly 20 years ago!
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Our Defuniak Springs, FL dealership opened in 2010 – becoming the 2nd location in the company.
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In 2014, we expanded to Breaux Bridge, LA – our 2nd location in the state and 3rd location in the company.
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In 2017, we headed north to open our Calera, AL dealership and one year later in 2018, we added our second Alabama location in Grand Bay. This brought our total number of dealerships to five.
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In 2021, we re-branded from Dixie RV SuperStores to Great American RV SuperStores to align with our goals of expanding our dealership footprint and being the RV dealer of choice for campers nationwide.
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Following our re-brand, growth came quickly as we opened 6 new dealerships between the summer of 2021 and the summer of 2022 – bringing us to a total of 11 dealerships we have today.
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We’re pet-friendly! Many people travel with their pets in their RVs, so we welcome all well-behaved pets at our dealerships.
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Our Heflin, Alabama dealership is our newest location and was built from the ground up to be a state-of-the-art RV destination. It’s located just 10 minutes from the Georgia border, allowing us to better serve the Atlanta and North/West Georgia markets
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Our Tupelo, MS dealership is the closest Tiffin Motorhomes Dealer to Red Bay, AL where Tiffin’s main factory is located.
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Our Memphis, TN dealership is located just 5 minutes from Graceland – the home of Elvis Presley.
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Many of our dealerships have state parks less than an hour’s drive away!Visit us for all your RV needs then get out and explore all these parks have to offer.
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We are proud to carry the industry’s top brands and floorplans with over 2,000 RVs available company-wide.
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There’s something for everyone at Great American RV! You’ll find 45-foot luxury diesel motorhomes, small, lightweight travel trailers, and everything in between to fit your RV adventures.
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You don’t have to live close to one of our dealerships to purchase from Great American RV. We’ve sold RVs to campers from all over the country.
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We are the #1 RV dealership in Mississippi, Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle – per Stat Survey 2023.
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We’ve had the honor of being selected as an RVBusiness Top 50 Dealer 7 times – 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024.
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In 2023, we were chosen as the recipient of the Gaylord Maxwell Innovation Award presented to 1 dealer in North America for their innovative business practices.
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We are the #1 Multi-Location Dealer for Venture RV.
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We have a company-wide 4.7 Google Rating , with multiple stores holding a 4.9 rating.
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Many of our employees have created long-lasting careers at Great American RV. In 2024, we had more than 30 employees celebrating milestones ranging from 10-27 years of service.
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We’re proud to live, work, and camp in the communities we serve.Plenty of our team members actively enjoy the RV lifestyle themselves, spending their time off camping and enjoying the great outdoors.
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Providing our employees with ongoing training opportunities is something we prioritize.
Each year, our team participates in Dale Carnegie leadership seminars, Cardone training, RVTI technician training, product training, and more.
Each year, our team participates in Dale Carnegie leadership seminars, Cardone training, RVTI technician training, product training, and more.
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We have more RVTI-certified technicians than any other dealer in the Priority RV Network!
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Great American RV is an accredited RVTI training center where we’re able to certify our technicians on-site through hands-on learning and testing.
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Our Helpful Hacks program has expanded to become a go-to resource for campers before and after the sale. We offer articles, tow guides, videos, and more to help navigate life with your RV.
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We’ve built a YouTube library of technical walkthrough videos specific to different floorplans and models we carry. These are monitored by our service experts daily and customers’ technical questions are answered.
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Company-wide we have over 150 service bays to ensure your maintenance and repairs are completed as quickly and efficiently as possible.
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Each of our locations houses a Camping Store that’s fully stocked with RV parts, accessories, cleaning supplies, camping items, and more.
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We are the official RV sponsor for both Louisiana State University and Southeast Louisiana University Athletics.
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Giving back to the communities we serve is very important to us. Annually, we support our local communities through sponsorships, toy drives, disaster relief efforts, and more.
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We are proud to support our military servicemen and women with military discounts in our Camping Store and specially-designed loan options.
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Throughout the year, we host numerous on-site events at our dealerships to provide a show-like setting without the added cost to customers of parking, admission, etc. We often have manufacturer reps on-site, free food, and activities for the kids.
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We also participate in a handful of off-site RV Shows each year to showcase brand-new models and connect with more campers in the community.
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Through our Great American RV Stories program, we’ve had the opportunity to travel and meet with some of our customers on the road to hear about their RV journeys and the adventures they take in their Great American RVs.
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We have a large social media community where you can stay up to date with our latest inventory, sales promotions, Camping Store/service specials, and more. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and TikTok.
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In the last 40 years, we’ve helped over 100,000 Happy Campers get out and start making memories in their RVs!
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We create customers for life! Many customers come back to Great American RV for their upgrades. Recently, we sold one of our customers their 11th Great American RV – a testament to the product, service, and care we provide.
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