Bish’s RV officially opened a new dealership in Calera, Alabama, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held Friday, June 20, marking the company’s continued expansion across the southern United States.
The dealership, located at 85 Leah Ln., was strategically selected after Bish’s RV evaluated several cities.
According to Justin Walls, regional vice president, Calera aligned closely with the company’s values, which include a focus on family, integrity, and economic potential.
“Calera really mirrors our values,” Walls said. “The people, the economy—it was really important for us to choose a place that had the same core values as us,” Walls said, as reported by Shelby County Reporter on June 20.
City officials welcomed the decision, seeing the dealership as a sign of growth and community alignment.
Council Member Calvin Morgan, who played a key role in the city’s discussions with Bish’s RV, noted the shared vision between the company and local leaders.
“Everything that we said we wanted for the city, they were offering it. Everything we could do to make a deal, that’s what we did to keep them here,” Morgan explained.
The partnership reflects a broader trend of collaboration between municipalities and RV dealerships aiming to serve growing markets.
Walls said that support from city leadership was critical to launching the store.
“There were a lot of trials and tribulations we went through early, but from City Council Members Calvin (Morgan) and Kenny (Dale Cost) and the whole support that they had, they helped us land this place and be able to have it come together in a timely manner,” Walls emphasized.
According to its website, Bish’s RV has established itself as an RV dealer in the United States, offering a comprehensive range of services including sales, parts, and maintenance across multiple states.
With retail locations in Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, Oregon, Texas, Wyoming, and Utah, the company operates as a one-stop-shop for both first-time buyers and seasoned RV travelers.
Its extensive inventory includes travel trailers, motorhomes, fifth wheels, camper vans, and toy haulers designed to meet a wide variety of customer needs.
The dealership carries thousands of RVs from many of the industry’s top manufacturers. Among the notable brands in Bish’s inventory are Jayco, Grand Design, Coachmen RV, Ember RV, Forest River, Keystone RV, Winnebago, and Newmar.