{"id":5742,"date":"2017-10-25T05:00:48","date_gmt":"2017-10-25T09:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rvusa.com\/blog\/?p=5742"},"modified":"2023-10-11T11:53:40","modified_gmt":"2023-10-11T15:53:40","slug":"featured-dealer-mekkelsen-rv-sales-and-rentals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rvusa.com\/blog\/featured-dealer-mekkelsen-rv-sales-and-rentals\/","title":{"rendered":"Featured Dealer: Mekkelsen RV Sales and Rentals"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to Mekkelsen RV Sales and Rentals<\/a><\/p>\n

For 50 years the family owned and operated Mekkelsen RV Sales and Rentals<\/a> of East Montpelier, VT., has been serving the New England RV community. The largest and oldest RV dealership in New England, Mekkelsen RV is a one-stop shop offering everything from sales, service, rentals, parts, and accessories.<\/p>\n

Mekkelsen RV Sales and Rentals<\/a> has more than 200 new and used RVs in stock, with models ranging from entry level pop-up camping trailers to motor coaches, including some of the most trusted names in the RV Industry.\u00a0 Look for new and used RVs from Dutchmen, Coachmen, Starcraft, R-Pod, Salem, Hurricane, Denali, Wildcat, Surveyor, Ameri-Lite, Cedar Creek, Palomino, Salem, Four Winds, Grand Junction. and more.<\/p>\n

Expect the same level of expert personal service and selection whether you\u2019re shopping for your first family pop-up camper, moving up to a new luxury fifth wheel, or looking for value-packed quality, used travel trailer — because this family business got its start from a family camping trip in humble Apache pop-up camper.<\/p>\n

Mekkelsen\u2019s RV Sales and Rentals<\/a> was founded by John and Grace Mekkelsen after a family trip to Maine in a rented pop-up camper, according to an article in Business People Vermont. The family had so much fun, they decided to spread the joy as dealers, starting with four Apache campers on the family car lot, later moving to an old farm outside Montpelier. With the old farmhouse serving as the sales office, the dealership was born.\u00a0 Since 1985 the company has been under the direction of Bruce Mekkelsen and his sister Connie Mekkelsen Cherrier. Today, RVs of all shapes and sizes cover the farm\u2019s land, along with a bustling service department and parts and accessories store.<\/p>\n

While the old farm wouldn\u2019t be recognizable today, the family\u2019s commitment to affordable RV vacations remains strong \u2013 so strong that the company rents more RVs than it sells.\u00a0 While luxury motor coaches are top sellers at many lots, at Mekkelsen\u2019s, trailers of all varieties remain the top choice. With a focus on value and family fun, look for a selection of quality, fifth wheels and travel trailers with flexible floor plans, bunks, and bunkhouses.<\/p>\n

Family-forward service doesn\u2019t stop once the sales contract is signed.\u00a0 Mekkelsen\u2019s large service department is ready to tackle any job from brake repair, electrical systems, winterizing and annual check-ups, and much more. The state-of-the-art, eight-bay, RV service center at Mekkelsen\u2019s is staffed by factory-trained service professionals.\u00a0 The service center is a factory-authorized warranty station for Catalina, Chaparral, Four-Winds, Dutchmen, Starcraft, Grand Design, Surveyor, R-Pod, Skycat, Nomad, Amerilite, Viking and Wildcat campers.\u00a0 Mekkelsens also services horse, boat, and cargo trailers.<\/p>\n

When traveling in New England, visit the state\u2019s first and largest RV dealer, Mekkelsen\u2019s in Montpellier, to find a vast selection of family-friendly trailers and coaches to call your own for just a week or a lifetime. \u00a0Find Mekkelsen\u2019s online at RV USA along with other trusted RV dealers.<\/p>\n

As always, come back every day on the\u00a0RVUSA blog<\/a>\u00a0for the\u00a0RV Find of the Week<\/a>\u00a0on Monday,\u00a0Travel Destination<\/a>\u00a0Tuesday,\u00a0Featured RV Dealer<\/a>\u00a0on Wednesday, Throwback Thursday, and\u00a0RV Tips and Tricks<\/a>\u00a0on Friday.\u00a0Leave us a message below if you have any thoughts, memories or comments. We\u2019d love to hear from you! If you\u2019d like to receive our daily blog posts directly in your inbox,\u00a0click here to join our free email list<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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