Is Tom Raper RV still in business?

Is Tom Raper RV still in business?

An era has ended with the sale of Tom Raper RVs to Camping World. The Tom Raper RVs name has been retired after 50 years of business.

Who bought Tom Raper RV?

Camping World
Richmond-based Tom Raper RV has reached an agreement to be sold to a nationwide company. Illinois-based Camping World’s deal involves the Richmond and two Ohio locations. The well-known Wayne County dealership has been in business since the mid-1960s.

Is Tom Raper still alive?

-based Tom Raper RVs Tom Raper died Tuesday night in a Florida hospital. He was 76 years old. Raper’s death was confirmed by Camping World and Good Sam chairman and CEO Marcus Lemonis.

Is there a Tom Raper RV dealership in Ohio?

The sale included the original Tom Raper RVs location in Richmond, along with the Fairfield location on Ohio 4 near Jungle Jims and another store in Columbus, Ohio. A banner on the Fairfield store carries the dealership’s new name. The three Tom Raper RVs locations employ about 185 people, many of whom have worked there more than 10 years.

How did Tom Raper start his RV business?

Founder Tom Raper had $2,000 in capital in April 1964 when he opened a used car dealership in Richmond. Over the years, Raper dropped the cars and added tent campers, travel trailers, motor homes and manufactured homes to his inventory, eventually creating what he called the largest RV dealership in America.

What is Tom Raper way in Richmond?

In February 2014, Richmond officials renamed the street in front of the original store as Williamsburg Pike/Tom Raper Way – .a tribute to Raper and his business savvy, as well as the dealership that had become synonymous with the city.

Why is Tom Raper considered a Midwestern landmark?

The business became a Midwestern landmark because of the huge 60-acre Richmond store and also for he jingle in commercials that urged customers to “save today the Tom Raper way.”