The Campland Dealership
Why do people from all over Chicagoland and Michiana come to Camp-Land RV?
- RV Selection
- A REDEX buying group member
- Best Facility
- People
- Convenient Location
RV Selection
Being one of the leading RV dealers in the Chicago Illinois-NW Indiana area for 47 years, we have had our pick of the best RV brands. Naturally, we have Winnebago, Jayco, Dutchmen, Four Winds and the other leaders. But, we have also selected some lesser-known gems over the years. Our RV lineup includes everything from motorhomes and park model trailers to toy haulers to small camping trailers and pickup campers. So, there are some pleasant surprises waiting for you, when you visit our 12-acre facility in person. And, we always have a huge selection of used RVs and Campers.
A Redex Member
There are over 2700 RV dealers in the United States to buy your RV from but, only the best 100 dealerships are members of REDEX -- America's largest RV Buying Group. Camp-Land RV is still a family owned and operated dealership, but as a member of Redex purchase all items, from inventory & financing to parts & acessories, at significantly reduced prices. We pass these savings on to you. As a REDEX customer you will receive priority service at the top 100 RV dealers nationwide.
Facility
Our brand new facility is state-of-the-art in every way. Spacious paved and lighted RV display areas. Indoor, air-conditioned showroom. Modern 16-bay service center featuring 2 heavy-duty lifts that can handle the largest diesel coaches, or your tow vehicle. And the best RV parts inventory in the midwest to support our RVDA-Certified service techs. We also have the RV accessories and camping supplies you need for your next outing. Come look us over.
People
From the moment you enter our showroom till the moment you are handed the keys for your new RV, you will know you are dealing with knowledgeable professionals you can trust. "The folks at Camp-Land make me feel comfortable", is the comment we hear most from first-time, and repeat customers.
Convenient Location
Being a NW Indiana RV dealer, we are the easiest-to-reach major dealer for anyone living in the Chicagoland-NW Indiana-SW Michigan area. All expressways lead to Campland RV.
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The stability of a forty-seven-year-old RV dealership under second-generation management, friendly experienced salespeople who are really helpful, trained parts and service personnel, all the best RV brands, plus a new 12-acre facility. It all adds up to the Midwest's #1 RV Dealer. See why people from all over Chicagoland and Michiana come to our expanded location.
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Finance and Insurance Department
Buying your RV at Campland RV is truly a one-stop shopping experience. Our Business Manager, Pam, can arrange low-down-payment bank financing for you. We work with several different banks and will find the best rate and terms for you. We can also handle your RV insurance needs and provide other services such as extended service contracts, all in a businesslike, professional manner.
We will pay cash for your used RV
And, of course we welcome your trade-in. Just call us at 1-800-344-5074.
Custom Design of Speciality Vehicles
We provide professional consultation, in partnership with Winnebago Industries, to design vehicles for use by people with physical limitations and also specialty vehicles for police, medical, professional and governmental applications.
Visit Camp-Land RV in Person
To fully appreciate what Campland RV has to offer, you really must experience it in person. Please visit us soon!
History of Camp-Land RV
Forty-seven years ago, a resourceful "mom" and "dad" searched for an economical way to introduce their four children to the fun and joy of camping. At that time, tent trailers were the answer. Two of the four children are now active in the management of CampLand RV.
In those days, a dealer purchased a fold-down camper in a crate and assembled it before it could be sold. Apache was the brand they selected. Three were purchased with the idea that the sale of two would help pay for the third. Upon assembly of the three, Pat and Al Paschen (founders of Camp-Land) found that the demand outstripped the supply, and soon three more Apache campers were on order.
In 1961, the first year in business, what was then known as "Valparaiso Apache Sales" sold 15 campers. In their second year of business the business' name was changed to Camp-Land, and the number of sales grew to over 60.
To meet the growing demand the business moved to Merrillville, Indiana in 1963 where it continued to grow and flourish. At first known mainly as a pop-up camping trailer dealer, Campland gradually gained a reputation as the leading motorhome dealer in NW Indiana. In 1968 it was time for a specially designed RV Dealership building, one of the first in the country. It was constructed on US 30 in Merrillville, where it was a landmark for 30 years.
In 1998 Camp-Land was again expanded and moved, this time to Burns Harbor, Indiana on !-94. The business went from operating on two and a half acres of ground, to a brand new building on a six-acre lot. The extra space permitted more emphasis on travel trailers and fifth wheels. Campland RV is now known as much as a leading travel trailer dealer and 5th wheel dealer as it is for motorhomes and camping trailers.
Then in 2000, the facility was enlarged to twelve acres and the service center expanded to 16 bays. More display area was paved and lighted for motorhomes and trailers. RV parts and camping accessory inventories have been expanded. And the selection of travel trailers, 5th wheel trailers and toy hauler trailers (SURVs) has been greatly expanded.
