Motor Home Specialist Holds World’s RV Show

Motor Home Specialist is hosting The World’s RV Show, slated for March 11-16 at the dealer’s complex in Alvarado, Texas.

According to a press release, the show’s inaugural event will feature live streaming video demonstrations, RV walk-throughs, how to’s, along with question and answer sessions with industry leaders. Also on hand will be representatives from at least eight major RV manufacturers.

“Why go to an RV show only to meet a salesman trying to sell you aged or distressed merchandise,” said Donny O’Banion, Motor Home Specialist CEO. “At The World’s RV Show you can see all the latest models, newest innovations and meet actual manufacturer’s COOs, general managers, design team members, national sales managers and chassis manufacturers.’

The show will showcase over 250 new 2013 model units open, on display and ready for delivery, while expedited financing will also be available during the six-day show.

Admission, parking, dry camping, food and drinks will be free.

“We understand that sometimes it is difficult to travel to RV shows,” said O’Banion. “That is why we will be streaming the portions of the event live, including product demonstrations, on the show’s website.”

For more information visit http://www.theworldsrvshow.com.

Texas Retailer Helps Children’s Medical Center

Alvarado, Texas-based dealer Motor Home Specialist is giving back to the community with a donation of $202,000 to Cook Children’s made possible by proceeds from the 2012 year-end closeout promotion on the company’s website at http://www.mhsrv.com/.

According to a press release, the promotion ran from Oct. 16, 2012, to Dec. 28 with Motor Home Specialist pledging to donate $1,000 for every new motorhome sold.

“We are extremely excited to have the opportunity to give back to such a wonderful organization,” said Donny O’Banion, Motor Home Specialist CEO. “We have a deep admiration for Cook Children’s mission of improving the health of every child that comes into their care. The facility is extraordinary. I never imagined a place so massive in size and diverse in scope could be so thoughtfully designed and constructed to make every child and parent’s life the absolute best it could be during a difficult time.

“We would also like to thank our loyal mhsrv.com customers for helping make this possible and with a lot of hard work and the good Lord’s help, we hope to be able to continue on with this tradition and make it even bigger in the years to come.”

 

 

 

Motor Home Specialist Still Top Texas Dealer

There is no dispute in Texas over who finished No.1. The 2010 year-end statistics have been posted, and for the fourth year in a row, Motor Home Specialist has been named the No. 1 volume selling motorhome dealer in Texas, according to a news release.

The figures are provided by the report released from Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI), the recognized producer of industry data for the RV industry.

SSI reported that Motor Home Specialist ranked first in Texas for total volume sales leading all other Texas dealers in Class A RVs and Class C RVs in 2010 – one out of every six new motorhomes in Texas rolled out of Motor Home Specialist’s 32-acre RV dealership in Alvarado.

What’s their formula for achieving these top rankings?

“We offer one of the most diverse selections of new and pre-owned motor homes anywhere in the world and we sell them for less everyday,” says Donny O’Banion, CEO of Motor Home Specialist. “All customers receive a minimum of 25% off real MSRP on most 2011 models and we encourage everyone to compare our products, customer service and prices.”

Motor Home Specialist continues to grow and is located in Alvarado just minutes south of the Dallas – Ft. Worth Metro-plex.For more information visit  http://www.mhsrv.com, or call (800) 335-6054 to speak to a friendly team member today.

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Motor Home Specialist Adds Holiday Rambler

Motor Home Specialist of Alvarado, Texas, is carrying for the first time the Holiday Rambler brand motorhomes, Monaco RV LLC has announced.

The family-owned Motor Home Specialist is the No. 1 volume selling Texas RV dealer and one of the largest RV dealers in the country. Situated on over 25 acres, the dealership boasts such amenities as a quarter mile of covered display area, complementary golf carts while shopping, climate-controlled service bays and landscaped and fully-covered delivery pads with full hook-ups, according to a news release.

Motor Home Specialist has also just secured an additional 35 acres for future expansions in both its sales and service areas that will begin later this year.

“Holiday Rambler is one of the most recognized names in the RV industry,” according to Donny O’Banion, CEO of Motor Home Specialist. “We are extremely excited to be carrying a brand with such a rich history and loyal customer following. Holiday Rambler is definitely an anchor brand for us, as far as manufacturers go, and we look forward to bright future together.”

According to Scott Jacobson, national sales manager for Holiday Rambler, “Motor Home Specialist has an impressive reputation in the RV industry and we are thrilled to be partnering with such a well-respected dealership, We both share the same vision and principles; to offer the best quality RVs and best customer service, at the most competitive price, in the industry. We look forward to many years of mutual success as partners, offering the Holiday Rambler legacy and brand new product offerings to our existing HR owners, as well as new customers.”

For more information on Holiday Rambler products offered at Motor Home Specialist please visit www.mhsrv.com.

Manheim Auctions Begins Platinum RV Sales

Manheim Specialty Auctions has introduced “Platinum RV Collection Sales,” a new opportunity for dealers to exclusively buy top-quality, highline RV units valued at $75,000 or more.

The new monthly sales, currently held at two Manheim locations, are also accessible nationally through Manheim Simulcast, according to a news release. The combination of in-lane and online buying opportunity gives dealers convenient, targeted access to the cream of pre-owned luxury RV inventory, saving them time and hassle in the process.

“We are constantly looking for new ways to improve the auction experience for our customers by listening closely to their unique needs,” said Karen Braddy, general manager, Manheim Specialty and Heavy Truck & Equipment. “Our highline RV buyers and sellers have told us that the diversity of products within the RV category often means they waste valuable time searching for just the right configuration – and that feedback drove the creation of our Platinum program.”

The first Platinum Sale was held at Manheim Lakeland, Fla., in February of this year, and strong sales results prompted an expansion to Manheim Tucson in June. Based on the success of these sales, additional locations are expected to be added in the coming months, including Manheim Dallas-Fort Worth.

More than 160 buyers participated in Manheim Tucson’s first sale both in-lane and online via Manheim Simulcast. Commercial consignors, such as Bank of America and GE Money reported blue-ribbon days, with Bank of America selling 100%  of its inventory.

“Our customers have told us that the key to successful customized sales is having enough specialized inventory to make attendance worthwhile,” said Jeanie Hinz, general manager, Manheim Tucson. “The positive results from our first sale confirm that Manheim is definitely meeting the needs of these buyers.”

Kelly O’Banion, purchasing/pre-owned manager, Motor Home Specialist, located in Alvarado, Texas, agrees that specialized sales save time for everyone. “As a buyer, one benefit of having the Platinum units sold at a separate event is definitely that it takes less time to get to the units you’re interested in buying. My target inventory is late-model units $100,000 and up, so these events decrease the amount of time that I have to spend away from my lot.”

Sellers also benefit from the targeted marketing, red-carpet presentation and dedicated buyers of Platinum Sales units.

“Manheim understands that there is a unique set of buyers for highline RV units,” said Martin Smith, vice president, remarketing, Bank of America. “When the Platinum units are sold at separate sales, my target buyers from all over the country travel to attend the sales or purchase units online. The higher quality of buyers ensures that I maximize my return.”

Manheim Specialty Auctions’ Platinum RV Collection Sales are hosted monthly at each of the designated locations. Manheim Lakeland hosts its sale the first Tuesday at 2 p.m. and Manheim Tucson presents Platinum RV units the fourth Tuesday at 3 p.m. Transportation options are available for dealers located outside of the normal pick-up area for these locations.

For more information, visit www.manheimspecialtyauctions.com and click on the RV tab.

Motor Home Specialist Adds Entegra Coach Line

Motor Home Specialist in Alvarado, Texas, has joined the Entegra Coach network of dealerships, according to a news release from parent company Jayco Inc.

In making the announcement, Jim Jacobs, general manager of Entegra Coach, said that Motor Home Specialist has been authorized to sell all three Entegra Coach diesel-powered Class A motorhome lines: Aspire, Anthem and Cornerstone.

“We are proud to welcome Motor Home Specialist to the Entegra Coach team,” Jacobs said. “They have been the No. 1 selling motorhome dealer in the state of Texas for three consecutive years and they will be a great asset not only to Entegra Coach, but also to our growing network throughout the U.S. and Canada.”

Motor Home Specialist was founded in 1998 and is one of the most successful family-owned and family-operated RV dealers in the country. In 2009, Motor Home Specialist was the No. 2 volume selling diesel Class A motorhome dealer in the United States.

“The Entegra Coach commitment to customers and dealers, as well as their dedication to building quality products helped lead us to our decision,” said Donny O’Banion, Motor Home Specialis CEOt. “They are a division of Jayco Inc., one of the most respected names in the RV business and we know they have the strength and integrity to stand behind their products. Their knowledge and ability to satisfy customer needs is exactly the kind of business partnership that we look for.”

Motor Home Specialist Ranks No. 1 in Texas

For the second year in a row Motor Home Specialist in Alvardo, Texas, is both No. 1 in Texas and in the Top 10 rankings for various categories of RV sales in the United States, according to a news release

The figures are provided by the report just released from Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI)

SSI reported that Motor Home Specialist ranked first in Texas for total volume sales in all classes, and sold more Class A motorhomes and Class C motorhomes in a single year – this means that one out of every seven new RVs in Texas have rolled out of Motor Home Specialist’s 22-acre RV mall. Motor Home Specialist’s placement is more than 100 coaches above the second-place single Texas RV dealer.

Coast to coast, Motor Home Specialist ranks second in sales for Class A diesel motorhomes in the U.S. and fifth for Class A gas-powered motorhomes. In the United States overall, Statistical Surveys puts the Texas RV dealership at sixth for total volume sales.

“We take the hustle out of buying an RV,” says Donny O’Banion, CEO of Motor Home Specialist. “No matter how seasoned or novice a customer may be in shopping for motorhomes, each person receives fair pricing upfront. Our attention to detail, from the moment a shopper enters our lot to their final delivery and orientation, is one of the reasons we have repeat customers.”

After viewing the virtual tours and detailed online videos of Motor Home Specialist’s extensive inventory of the best RV brands, customers fly in from all over the country to take advantage of the deep discounts and in-depth customer service that can only be found at this Texas RV sales center, he said.

For more information visit www.mhsrv.com or call (800) 335-6054.

Motor Home Specialist Joins Four Winds Network

Effective in December, Motor Home Specialist, located in Alvarado, Texas, has joined the nationwide dealer network for Four Winds International Corp., a Thor Industries Inc. subsidiary.

Motor Home Specialist easily caught the attention of Four Winds, due to the RV dealer consistently holding its position as the No. 1 volume selling RV dealer in the state of Texas since 2007, according to a news release.

Four Winds approached Motor Home Specialist because “they wanted an RV dealer who sells high volume,” said Donny O’Banion, Motor Home Specialist CEO. “We sell in large volume, and we sell for less. Instead of earning a huge profit off of a few sales, we would rather sell more RVs to more customers at a larger discount.”

With a 22-acre lot located just south of the Dallas – Fort Worth Metroplex, Motor Home Specialist now sells new models of Four Winds’ luxurious Hurricane Class A RVs, with several floorplans to choose from, including RVs with basements and semi-basements. The Texas RV dealer will also sell Four Winds’ Class C models.

“Many buyers who research several RV manufacturers will lean toward Four Winds International and Thor Industries Inc. because of their solid name and history,” said O’Banion. “Thor remains strong in this economy, and the RVs hold their value.”

O’Banion said that Motor Home Specialist has been selling Four Winds’ pre-owned RVs since the dealer’s inception in 1995.