# Camping World

> Camping World is the largest retailer of recreational vehicles and RV-related products and services in North America. From a single 1966 store near a Kentucky drag strip, it grew into a network of 200-plus dealerships selling new and used RVs, running service and collision bays, stocking 10,000-plus parts and accessories, and wrapping the whole thing in the Good Sam membership club that adds roadside assistance, insurance, and financing. Publicly traded as NYSE: CWH, it books roughly $6 billion a year turning first-time buyers into repeat campers.

- **Founded:** 1966
- **Headquarters:** Lincolnshire, Illinois, United States
- **Founders:** David Garvin (Founder (1966)), Marcus Lemonis (Chairman & CEO (Special Advisor / Co-Founder from Jan 2026))
- **Team size:** ~13,000 employees
- **Products:** New & Used RV Sales, RV Service, Maintenance & Collision Repair, Parts & Accessories Retail, Good Sam Club, Good Sam Roadside Assistance
- **Notable:** Largest retailer of RVs and RV-related products and services in North America, Grew from a single 1966 Kentucky store to 200+ dealership locations, IPO on the New York Stock Exchange in 2016 (NYSE: CWH)

## Products & services

- **New & Used RV Sales** — The largest network of RV dealerships in North America, selling new and used travel trailers, fifth wheels, motorhomes and campers.
- **RV Service, Maintenance & Collision Repair** — Certified service centers for maintenance, warranty work, installations and body/collision repair.
- **Parts & Accessories Retail** — 10,000+ RV and outdoor products in stores and online - towing/hitching, appliances, furniture, electrical, covers, camping gear.
- **Good Sam Club** — Membership program with savings at 2,000+ campgrounds, fuel discounts and member pricing.
- **Good Sam Roadside Assistance** — RV-specific roadside network of 40,000+ tow providers with locksmith, mobile mechanic and trip-interruption coverage.
- **Insurance & Protection Plans** — Extended vehicle service contracts, property & casualty insurance and TravelAssist.
- **RV Financing** — RV loans, including 'Good Sam Powered by Octane' captive-as-a-service financing.
- **E-commerce (RVs.com, CampingWorld.com, GoodSam.com)** — Online RV marketplace and outdoor gear store connecting buyers nationwide.

## Achievements

- Largest retailer of RVs and RV-related products and services in North America
- Grew from a single 1966 Kentucky store to 200+ dealership locations
- IPO on the New York Stock Exchange in 2016 (NYSE: CWH)
- Record quarterly RV volume of 45,000+ units sold in Q2 2025
- Naming-rights sponsor of Camping World Stadium in Orlando

## Latest updates

- **2025-12** — Announced leadership succession: Matt Wagner to become CEO and Brent Moody to become Chairman effective Jan 1, 2026; Marcus Lemonis to serve as Co-Founder / Special Advisor.
- **2025-12** — Expanded RV financing partnership with Octane under the 'Good Sam Powered by Octane' brand.
- **2025-07** — Reported Q2 2025 revenue of ~$2.0B (+9.4% YoY) with net income and adjusted EBITDA up more than 30% and a record 45,000+ units sold.
- **2025-02** — Reported full-year 2024 revenue of ~$6.1B across 206 locations.

## Links

- Website: https://campingworld.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/campingworld
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/CampingWorld
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/campingworld
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/campingworld/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/campingworld/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@campingworld

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Last updated: 2026-08-16