History of Pete's RV Center - Schererville, Indiana

Our story begins in 1949. The building was constructed by Joseph Reiplinger, an early pioneer of Schererville. The cinder block building first started out as a Shell gas station. Even then its claim of good service and "Last Gas Going West for 27 Miles" served it well for 18 long years. Camper Sales rented it out in 1970 and later sold the business to Paul Craven. Craven proceeded to open Rollin-On RV's in 1977.

Rollin-On RV's opens for business under the motto, "Provide quality products and services at fair prices by honest people"

The first new motorhomes were sold alongside fold downs and travel trailers. The year was also marked by a new mansard roof (has four sloping sides) for added beauty and modernization.

One of Schererville's largest flag poles installed in the front parking lot. Legend has it that if one is perched on the top of the flag pole, a clear view of the Chicago skyline can be viewed.

Remodeling the building is completed. Exterior cedar siding and stone front with new landscaping. The interior is redecorated and air conditioning is installed. Capping off ten years of construction, this was also the year a new service building is built.

A new street sign and window awning are added to the sales and showroom building. Still following the same principles of honesty and good service, Rollin-On is now one of the oldest and largest RV dealers in the Midwest.

Rollin-On RV's is amicably acquired by Pete's RV Center. A family business themselves since 1952, the Vermont-based dealership is confident the Schererville location and its excellent reputation is going to help expand their presence in the Midwest and beyond!

Pete's RV Center celebrates 60 years in business.

Along with adding Keystone RV brands Bullet and Passport Elite, Pete's RV Center doubles inventory selection taking on Forest River's Vengeance; Silverado, Prowler and Sundance; and Crossroads' Sunset Trail, Hampton and Gateway-branded campers. In late 2013, they ramp up for 2013 by adding Evergreen Bay Hill, Crossroads Rezerve, and Forest River Wildwood, R-pod.

The Pete's RV Center YouTube Channel surpasses 1,000,000 views. No small feat for a RV dealer, PRV-TV does it with a large library of informative RV buyer and service tips videos

Gearing up for 2015, Pete's RV Center takes on Cherokee and Grey Wolf travel trailers from Forest River.

Pete's RV Center named to the 2014 Top Ten Club by Evergreen Recreation Vehicles. The honor goes to them for the combined sales of Evergreen RVs.

With the retirement of Terry and Larry Shepard, and David McGinnis, the second-generation ownership team consisting of Chad Shepard, Todd McGinnis and Scott Borden take over at the helm overseeing activity at all Pete's RV Center locations. The trio start their tenure with nearly 100 years of combined experience in the family business.

Pete's RV Center presented by Forest River with the 2014 Largest Vengeance Dealer in the Northeast United States Award.

Pete's RV Center acquires third dealership Pete's RV Center Connecticut in South Windsor, CT. Like Pete's RV Center and the former Rollin-On RV's, Pete's RV Center Connecticut is a longtime family-operated business with a stellar reputation for RV sales, service and parts.

Pete's RV Center acquires Macdonald's RV in Plainville, Massachusetts as our fourth dealership.

Pete's RV Center acquires Gayle Klein RV in Mountville, Pennsylvania.

Pete's RV Center acquires our sixth dealership, The Trail Center in North Charleston, South Carolina.