"So... How's it going?" is the question that is always asked of me when people come into the dealership. And the answer is, "we are working our way through it, just like most". The RV industry has take a real hit, with sales of new motor homes down as much as 75%, when compared to 2006 model year. That is why I know we made the right choice to give up New motor homes last year.
Howard RV Center's choice to downsize dramatically, so that we can emerge on the other side of these unpredictable economic times, seemed to be the right one. Every month I hear of another dealer being shut down by the bank, most likely due to having too much inventory and not being able to make interest payments and/or payroll.
Howard RV Center has positioned itself to survive off of our Great service and parts, but a few used motor home sales help each month too.
We are planning to get back into the New Travel Trailer market soon. Keep an eye on our web-site for New Lines of RVs.
John Howard
Pres/Owner
Howard RV Center
About Me
- John H. / Bill M.
- John Howard Jr. is the Owner/Operator of Howard RV Center in Wilmington-NC. Bill Mirrielees is the General Manager of the Dealership. Between them, they have over 50 years experience in the RV industry, seeing it go through many phases.
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