PPL RVs

Name

PPL RVs

Legal name

PPL Motor Homes

Website

http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recreational Vehicle Dealership and Consignment

NAICS

Recreational Vehicle Dealers (44121), Recreational Vehicle Dealers (441210)

SIC

Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations (5500)

akta.pro primary industry

Motorhome / RV Rentals (Class A & Class C) (THADAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Motorcycle, powersports & ATV parts and accessories distribution (CRAOANAK), Recreational Vehicle (RV) & Powersports Leasing (FSAKANAG)

Keywords

• Used RV sales
• RV consignment services
• RV parts accessories
• RV service repairs
• RV financing insurance

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. RV Consignment Sales: PPL earns revenue by consigning RVs for sellers, taking a commission on each sale. This is the primary business model and core revenue stream.
2. Direct RV Purchases: PPL also buys RVs directly from owners for cash, then resells them.
3. Parts & Accessories: PPL operates a Parts Superstore selling RV appliances, electrical, plumbing, LP gas, towing, and other accessories.
4. RV Financing Services: PPL offers financing services for RV purchases through third-party lenders.
5. RV Service Department: Full service department for RV maintenance and repairs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PPL Motor Homes is a full-service RV dealership and the largest RV consignment dealer in the United States, operating since 1972. The company sells pre-owned recreational vehicles (Class A, Class B/C, Diesel Motorhomes, Fifth Wheels, Travel Trailers, Toy Haulers) on consignment for individual owners and also purchases RVs directly for resale. Supporting services include a Parts Superstore, RV financing, insurance, and an RV service and repair department across five locations in Texas, Florida, and Oklahoma.

Product overview

PPL Motor Homes operates as a full-service RV dealership and the largest RV consignment dealer in the USA since 1972. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio centered around used RV sales and consignment services, supported by an extensive Parts Superstore, RV Finance, and RV Service departments. The product lineup includes Used RVs for Sale (covering Class A, Class C & B, Diesel Motorhomes, Fifth Wheels, Travel Trailers, and Toy Haulers), RV Consignment Services (the flagship offering where PPL sells customers' RVs on their behalf), Sell to PPL (direct purchase for cash), Trade RV (trade-in program), Parts Superstore (parts and accessories), RV Finance (financing), RV Service (maintenance), and RV Insurance (quotes). The company has sold over 55,100 consigned RVs and maintains locations in Texas, Florida, and Oklahoma.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Used RVs for Sale Pre-owned recreational vehicles including Class A motorhomes, Class C & B motorhomes, diesel motorhomes, fifth wheels, travel trailers, and toy haulers sold on consignment and via direct purchase, targeted at individual consumers and families.
• RV Consignment Services Service in which PPL sells customers' RVs on their behalf as the largest RV consignment dealer in the USA, providing professional marketing, sales support, and exposure across its five physical locations and e-commerce storefront.
• Sell to PPL (Direct Cash Purchase) Direct purchase program where PPL buys customers' RVs outright for immediate cash, targeted at RV owners who want a fast, certain sale without waiting for consignment.
• Trade RV (Trade-In Program) Trade-in program allowing customers to exchange their current RV as credit toward the purchase of another vehicle from PPL's inventory.
• Parts Superstore Retail store offering RV appliances, electrical, plumbing, LP gas, towing, entertainment, comfort, camping gear, maintenance items, and accessories, targeted at RV owners and DIY maintainers.
• RV Finance Financing solutions for RV purchases arranged through third-party lenders, including online credit applications and pre-qualification options, targeted at RV buyers.
• RV Service Professional service department providing RV maintenance and repairs, targeted at RV owners.
• RV Insurance Insurance quote services for motorhomes, travel trailers, and fifth wheels, targeted at RV buyers and owners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 55,100+ RVs sold through consignment since 1972
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• RV SwapshopmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2022PPL Motorhomes acquired RV Swapshop located in Summerfield, Florida in June 2022. This acquisition marked PPL's first expansion outside of Texas, positioning the company in a top RV registration state for strategic growth.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Blue Ox RV: Mid-sized RV dealership group with locations primarily in the upper Midwest. Comparable to PPL in dealership-and-service model but operates in a distinct geographic footprint.
• Cruise America: Largest RV rental operator in North America. Adjacent to PPL because it touches the same customer demand pool (RV travel/lifestyle) and occasionally purchases used units through dealer-style channels.

Broad incumbents

• Winnebago: Iconic US motorhome manufacturer that also sells through branded dealer networks. Upstream peer of PPL in the RV value chain—its manufactured units eventually flow through dealers like PPL.
• Camping World: Largest US RV dealer and service network with new and used RVs, parts, service, and financing across hundreds of locations. Comparable to PPL in core used-RV retail and consignment-adjacent services but operates at dramatically greater national scale.

Emerging players

• RV Trader: Largest online RV marketplace connecting private sellers and dealers with buyers. Adjacent competitor to PPL in that it can disintermediate dealer-led consignment by enabling direct private-party transactions.

Direct peers

• Motor Home Specialist: Large Texas-based RV dealership known for high-volume motorhome sales and consignment-style inventory acquisition. Direct regional competitor with overlapping product categories and similar Gulf Coast customer base.
• Fun Town RV: Growing regional RV dealer chain across Texas and the southern US with new and used units, parts, and service. Comparable to PPL in Texas-centric footprint, product breadth, and customer demographic.
• General RV Center: One of the largest family-owned RV dealership groups in the US with multiple supercenters across many states. Comparable to PPL in used-RV retail breadth, parts superstores, and service capabilities.
• National Indoor RV Centers: Multi-state RV dealer network with indoor showrooms, consignment, service, and parts operations. Comparable to PPL in full-service dealership model and mid-to-high-end motorhome focus.
• Lazydays RV: Public RV dealership chain specializing in new and used motorhomes, travel trailers, and fifth wheels with service, parts, and financing. Direct competitor to PPL in the used-RV dealership space with similar customer base and product mix.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pplmotorhomes
• Xx.com/pplmotorhomes
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ppl-motor-homes

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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