Camping World to Expand Presence in California With Fresno SuperCenter


CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - Mar 4, 2013) - Camping World, the nation's largest RV and outdoor retailer, and Good Sam, the world's largest RV owners organization, announces plans to open a new facility of the national chain in the Fresno, California market in first quarter 2014. The location will be officially named Camping World of Fresno and offer a wide array of RV sales, service and accessories for the outdoor enthusiast.

Camping World of Fresno will be located off State Route 99 in a renovated facility and the new SuperCenter will join almost 100 other locations across the U.S. with 11 already established in the state of California.

"California is an ideal setting for the RV enthusiast with close proximity to great camping and wonderful adventures," said Roger Nuttall, President of Camping World RV Sales. "We continue to work on identifying locations where we can best serve the needs of the RV Community and Central California is a great fit."

"With the recent success and rebound we have experienced in our California markets, most recently with the Redding opening, we feel the addition of a SuperCenter in Fresno confirms our love of this area," said Marcus Lemonis, Camping World Chairman and CEO. "With the close proximity to the Sierra's as well as the National State Parks, the San Joaquin Valley area really fits in our plans."

Customers will find bargains on motorhomes and towables from the finest manufacturers and brands including Winnebago Industries, Fleetwood, Thor Motor Coach, Itasca, Coleman, Heartland, Keystone, Forest River, Cross Roads, Monaco, Holiday Rambler, Jayco, Starcraft, Coachmen and many more.

On the accessory side the new location will feature new and innovative products including interactive displays and customer experiences from the top vendors such as Dometic, Honda, Thetford, Goodyear, Winegard, ADCO, Camco, Roadmaster, Husky, Reese, Cequent, Exide, Ultra-Fab, Coleman, Valterra, Dicor, Champion, Rand McNally, Max-Air, BAL, Furrion, Select Comfort, ASA Electronics, Cummins, Onan, WFCO, Weber, HWH, Presto-Fit, Stromberg-Carlson, Atwood, RDK Products, Magellan, King Controls, Charbroil, Amerigas, Exxon Mobil products, Norcold and many more. Camping World also carries and creates their own private label lines of exclusive products for the RV, outdoor and home markets.

Camping World will be opening positions for seasoned and professional RV sales associates, technicians, and retail support to assist at this new location. Camping World's goal is to increase their presence in the Fresno market, provide exceptional service to customers and grow the workforce.

About Camping World & Good Sam
Both founded in 1966, Camping World is America's #1 source for RVs, camping accessories, RV maintenance and repair and Good Sam is the world's largest RV owners organization offering helpful technical tips, vacation planning, extended warranty, magazine subscriptions, roadside assistance and more to serve the outdoor enthusiast. Partnered together, Camping World and Good Sam offer more to those who love the RV lifestyle by offering one-stop shopping and resources for everything RV and outdoor.

Camping World features over 10,000 quality products located at over 100 Super Centers nationwide, easy online and catalog shopping as well as stocking a wide selection of new and used trailers and motorhomes from top RV manufacturers. Good Sam members receive cost-saving benefits and services, plus loads of valuable RV information and travel tips to get you ready for your next adventure. Additionally, Good Sam represents more than 1,500 local RV chapters designed to bring RVers together from similar geographic regions for group camping excursions. Camping World is the title sponsor of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series™ in addition to the Official RV and Outdoor Retailer of NASCAR®.

For more information, visit www.CampingWorld.com and www.GoodSam.com

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