Camping World acquires Virginia RV center

LINCOLNSHIRE - Camping World Holdings recently acquired the Safford RV dealership in the Fredericksburg, Virginia market.

Terms of the acquisition were not announced.

Camping World currently operates two SuperCenters in the Roanoke and Winchester areas and with the recent announcement of the acquisition of McGeorge's RVs in Richmond, the Safford RV dealership further expands the market footprint, increasing Camping World's current presence in the state of Virginia to four SuperCenter locations, the company said.

"Our two organizations have such strong synergies in terms of customer service, product offerings and geographic resence and we look forward to continuing Safford RV's high standards of quality and service, while solidifying our leading position in the state," said Marcus Lemonis, Chairman and CEO of Camping World and Good Sam.

Chief Operating Officer Brent Moody added the acquisition is "yet another step in our continued growth in the RV industry and our commitment to service and product excellence.

"The ability to expand in a region is obviously a great benefit to any business as it leads to a broader audience and a bigger pool of customers, ultimately increasing our profitability," said Moody.