Campkins RV Centre

“You’re selling fun,” says Brad Campkin, Past President and Marketing Manager at Campkin’s RV Centre. “You’re not selling something people need, you’re selling something they want.” He makes this distinction because a recreational vehicle (RV), unlike a car or truck, isn’t something you’d typically use for your work commute. Instead, it represents a gateway into travel, leisure and experiences. Owning an RV is something that allows you to see the world and build memories with your loved ones, whether it’s cruising down the 401 or travelling north into Algonquin Park.

Brad loves what Campkin’s represents for its customers, how it can help to make their dreams come true. "You know, they want to go camping with their family, they retire and they’re waiting their whole life to (go on an RV trip) – so you’re a part of that positive, fun experience.”

His father, Laurie Campkin, started the company in 1973 and then changed its name to Campkin’s in 1977. Brad knew that a big part of what his father loved about the RV business was the opportunity to bring fun into his customers' lives. Unfortunately, Brad’s father passed away in 1991, but not without first building a legacy focused on adventure.