New Autos Inc.
Auto broker in Chico with a 4.9-star rating from 131 reviews, praised for no-haggle buying and financing help.
Chico isn't a huge RV market, but three dealers and two nearby lots give you enough to compare. The average rating across the group is 4.6, and most of them handle financing. I bought my first trailer up the highway and walked away from a deal in town once, so I know the difference a careful visit makes. Here's what to expect.
Auto broker in Chico with a 4.9-star rating from 131 reviews, praised for no-haggle buying and financing help.
Family-run Chico RV dealer with a 4.7-star rating and 114 reviews, known for travel trailers and helpful service.
Chico shop with trailers, truck and RV parts, and a full service department.
Within a short drive of Chico. A lot of buyers cross a county line or two for the right unit, or a better price.
Small Glenn shop building tiny homes, rated 4.1 stars across nine Google reviews from California buyers.
Oroville RV and used car lot with a 4.0 rating from 66 reviews and a low-pressure reputation.
New Autos Inc. leads with a 4.9 rating from 131 reviews and handles used units and motorhomes. Mike Friend RVs sits at 4.7 from 114 reviews and focuses on travel trailers. Chico Truck & RV has a 4.3 from 141 reviews and covers service and parts, which matters when you need work done after the sale. Two of the three offer financing, so get pre-approved at your own bank first and compare. When you visit, ask for the repair history on any used rig and schedule a pre-purchase inspection with an independent mechanic. That's saved me twice.
The mix here runs to used units, motorhomes, and travel trailers. If you want a fifth wheel, Mike Friend RVs is the travel trailer specialist, but inventory turns over, so call before you drive. New Autos Inc. takes consignments and trades, so you might find a well-kept motorhome that never hit a big lot. Chico Truck & RV doesn't list sales types, so treat it as a service stop unless you confirm otherwise. Off-season shopping in this part of California can work in your favor when lots are quiet.
Chico Truck & RV is the only one here with service and parts under one roof, and that's worth a look even if you buy elsewhere. Ask how far out their service bay is booked and whether they work on the brand you're considering. Mike Friend RVs also has a parts department. A good walk-through at delivery should include testing every appliance, filling the fresh tank, and running the slide-outs and awning. I skipped that once and spent a weekend fixing what the dealer should have caught.
There are 3 RV dealers in Chico, plus 2 more nearby. That gives you a small but usable set to compare, especially if you're open to driving a little farther for the right unit.
New Autos Inc. has the highest rating at 4.9 from 131 reviews. Mike Friend RVs is next at 4.7, and Chico Truck & RV is at 4.3. Ratings shift, so check recent reviews before you go.
Yes, 2 of the 3 dealers offer financing. That includes New Autos Inc. and Chico Truck & RV. Still, get pre-approved with your own bank or credit union first so you have a baseline to compare.
Chico Truck & RV lists service and parts, and Mike Friend RVs has a parts department. For major work, ask about scheduling and whether they handle your specific RV type before you book.