Family owned and operated American RV is expanding. The West Michigan business -- which sells, services and finances travel trailers, fifth wheels, campers, and class A gas or diesel motor homes -- is adding an additional five acres to the new and used RV lot, doubling inventory space to a total of 10 acres at 201 76th Street SW.
As part of the expansion, the business has also been adding jobs. RV General Manager Chad Neff says the organization has added sales and tech positions, too.
Neff says Class B Motor homes have become very popular primarily because of how they drive like a truck or SUV and get relatively good gas mileage at 20 mpg.
Another trend that Neff identifies is the popularity of bunkhouse trailers. "A bunkhouse trailer has up to four bunks in the back. Families are using these to go north or go to a property. It is a home away from home. Instead of flying a family to Disney, you can go on extended trips. It's an investment up front but a very affordable lifestyle for families," Neff says.
Construction for the expansion is set to begin in early summer 2014 and to be completed around July.
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Writer: John Rumery, Innovation and Jobs News Editor
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