Mid America RV
Full-service RV dealer at I-49 & I-44 in Carthage, MO, selling new and used RVs with financing, service, and parts.
Carthage sits at the crossroads of southwest Missouri, and three travel trailer dealers line up along the I-44 corridor. All three sell used inventory, and all three offer financing, service, and parts on site. Average customer rating runs 4.4 across more than 1,300 reviews, so there is enough feedback to spot patterns. Here is how the lots compare and what to check before you drive over.
Full-service RV dealer at I-49 & I-44 in Carthage, MO, selling new and used RVs with financing, service, and parts.
Family owned Carthage RV dealer since 1977, known for no-pressure sales and a huge used inventory.
Full-service RV dealer in Carthage, MO with new and used RVs and on-site service, parts, and financing.
Within a short drive of Carthage. A lot of buyers cross a county line or two for the right unit, or a better price.
Joplin RV is a 4.5-star dealer with 451 reviews, selling new and used RVs plus service, parts, and consignment.
Joplin RV dealer with a 4.3 rating across 276 reviews, known for no-pressure sales and a service bay that gets you back on the road.
Family-run RV dealer in Mt Vernon, MO with new and used campers and a 5.0-star rating from 12 reviews.
Mid America RV carries the highest rating at 4.6 from 413 reviews and focuses on used travel trailers. Colaw RV Sales draws the most feedback, 771 reviews at 4.3, and is the only one of the three listing new travel trailers alongside used. Coachlight RV Sales & Service rates 4.3 from 123 reviews and adds motorhomes to its used and travel trailer mix. All three handle financing, service, and parts in house. If you want a new unit, Colaw is your stop. If you are shopping used and want the strongest review score, start at Mid America. Coachlight is the choice if a motorhome might share the driveway.
Every lot here sells used trailers, which means condition matters more than model year. Ask for the maintenance file and look for water stains around the ceiling vents and slide seals. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent RV tech is money well spent on a used trailer, even one from a dealer with a good service department. Get financing pre-approval from your own bank before you talk numbers, so you can compare it to what the dealer offers. Off-season shopping in late fall or winter often gives you more room to negotiate.
All three dealers run service and parts departments, which is worth confirming before you buy. A dealer that can get you in for warranty work or a slide adjustment without a long haul is a real advantage. At delivery, take the walk-through slowly. Have them demonstrate the water heater, furnace, awning, and slide operation, and record it on your phone. Ask how long service appointments are currently booked out. That answer tells you more about ownership than the sales floor does.
There are 3 travel trailer dealers in Carthage, with 3 more nearby. All 3 Carthage lots sell used trailers, and one also lists new inventory. Average rating across the three is 4.4 based on more than 1,300 customer reviews.
Mid America RV has the highest rating at 4.6 from 413 reviews. Colaw RV Sales has the most reviews at 771 with a 4.3 rating, and Coachlight RV Sales & Service also rates 4.3 from 123 reviews.
Yes. All 3 Carthage dealers offer financing, along with service and parts departments. Get pre-approved by your own bank first so you can compare rates. Dealer financing can be convenient, but it pays to have a baseline before you sit down at the desk.
Joplin is a short drive west and Springfield is east, with state parks and lakes in the region. Keep your first trip close to home so any issues are easy to fix. That also keeps you near the service departments at all three Carthage lots.