Camping World
RV and camper retailer with services
Body Technician
About the job
- Certification from a college or technical school in a trade field such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or maintenance is helpful, although applicable work experience is also considered.
- Minimum of 1 year of service technician experience or experience in a related field is preferred.
- RV Industry Association certification is helpful but not required.
- A valid driver's license is preferred.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistive devices.
- Ability to stand, stoop, crawl, and bend for prolonged periods.
- Ability to work around heights and hazards related to electrical and welding equipment.
- Ability to work in heat, cold, humidity, noise, dust, and wet conditions.
- Provide and document complete diagnostics for repairing recreational vehicle equipment and structures and determine the best product for each repair.
- Customize and repair recreational vehicles in accordance with work orders and execute work orders.
- Perform body and paint repair.
- Track all parts and materials used in repairs or replacements.
- Keep the supervisor informed of work progress.
- Ensure the final work product meets quality standards and is inspected by the supervisor or designee.
- Maintain a safe and clean work area for customers and coworkers.
- Follow safety and hazardous-waste procedures as outlined.
- Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned and perform duties at company-established performance levels.
- Strong attention to detail and self-motivation.
- Background in body and paint repair and familiarity with paint and body repair equipment.
- Experience with recreational vehicle and marine exterior and structural work.
- Certification from a college or technical school in a trade field such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or maintenance.
- RV Industry Association certification.
- A valid driver's license.
About the company
Camping World sells and services recreational vehicles (RVs) and campers, offering new and used units along with related accessories. It operates a nationwide network of over 185 service centers to provide maintenance, repair, and upgrades. Revenue comes from vehicle sales, service fees, and membership programs, including Good Sam for roadside assistance and discounts. Its strengths lie in combining large inventory with a broad service network and a loyalty program to create an integrated, one-stop experience for RV buyers and travelers, aiming to drive repeat business and long-term engagement.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Lincolnshire, Illinois
Founded
1966
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- July 29 2026 same-store used unit sales grew over 5%, supporting traffic.
- Good Sam gross margin reached 61.8% after the 2026 technology overhaul.
- Camping World sold $67.6 million real estate in H1 2026, boosting liquidity.
What critics are saying
- July 29 2026 guidance cut to $230 million-$270 million signals demand deterioration.
- New RV unit sales fell 16.4% in Q2 2026; margins compressed to 10.9%.
- Siverd v. Camping World in N.D. Illinois raises disclosure liability through 2026.
What makes Camping World unique
- Camping World's 200-location network gives national RV sales and service reach.
- Good Sam's 2026 ERP overhaul strengthens recurring membership and service revenue.
- Early 2028 cost program targets $100 million through technology and procurement simplification.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Growth & Insights and Company News
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↑ 0%Camping World reported Q2 revenues of $1.93 billion, down 2.1% year-on-year and missing analyst expectations by 2.5%. The recreational vehicle and outdoor merchandise retailer also missed full-year EBITDA guidance significantly. The company's stock remained flat following the earnings announcement and currently trades at $6.04. Camping World was one of four vehicle retailer stocks analysed for Q2 performance. As a group, these companies missed revenue consensus estimates by 5.9%, with share prices declining an average of 1.6% since reporting. CarMax performed best amongst peers, reporting revenues of $8.01 billion — up 6.2% year-on-year and exceeding expectations by 8.2%. Its stock rose 17.7% post-earnings to $61.34. Vehicle retailers face challenges from online competition whilst maintaining importance in a fragmented, localised market where cars remain essential purchases for consumers.
Camping World is pleased to announce an investment in Happier Camper, Inc., the developer of patented modular van conversion system - Adaptiv™.
Camping World closed the second quarter with 200 locations, down just one from a year earlier. But the retailer booked $13.1 million in long-lived asset impairment in the quarter, up from zero the previous year, signalling it's writing down properties that won't recover their investment. The company sold $67.6 million in real estate in the first half whilst spending only $1.4 million buying property, reversing the prior year's $72.4 million outlay and $9.8 million in sales. New RV unit sales fell 16.4% to 22,312. Average selling prices rose 13.6% to $38,950, but per-unit costs climbed 17.4%, squeezing new vehicle gross margin to 10.9%, down 286 basis points. Used unit gross profit dropped 22.3% to $4,810.
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