Bowling Motors & RV Sales
- Prices on the lot
- Ask what's in stock
- Sells
- Used, Motorhomes, Towables
- Phone
- (641) 682-5497
- Website
- bowlingrvs.com
About Bowling Motors & RV Sales
Bowling Motors & RV Sales sits on Sycamore Road near the Ottumwa airport, selling new and used motorhomes, travel trailers and fifth wheels. George Bowling started the business in 1959 with used cars and trucks, added motorhomes in 1975, and the family has kept it going since. That history shows in the inventory and the service bay. Reviewers often single out the sales staff by name. One shopper said Adam sent three campers within minutes of hearing what they wanted. Another praised Chad in finance for walking through the paperwork, and a repeat buyer said the second purchase went as smoothly as the first. The fifth wheel selection draws more comments than anything else, and several people mention financing being easy to arrange. Service gets mixed feedback. Some customers say repairs are handled quickly and they stay informed along the way, including one family whose camper was damaged by a fallen tree. Others describe trouble getting calls returned and a warranty dispute that went unresolved. Worth reading the reviews yourself before you go.
Good to know
- Family owned since George Bowling opened in 1959
- New and used motorhomes, travel trailers, fifth wheels
- 4.3 stars from 307 Google reviews
- Financing and trade-ins handled on site
- Fifth wheel inventory gets frequent praise
Amenities
Sales hours
| Monday | 8:30am – 6pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am – 6pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am – 6pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am – 6pm |
| Friday | 8:30am – 6pm |
| Saturday | 9am – 3pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Service and parts departments often keep different hours. Call ahead before a weekend visit.
What buyers mention
“Everyone went out of their way to help us after half a tree fell on our camper.” – Darla F., 2 months ago, on Google
“Experience at Bowling Motors Rv, was one of the best ever all of the staff very friendly and helpful. None of the staff was pushy, we told them what we were looking for and our budget, that was the focus.” – mark w., 5 months ago, on Google
“This is our second camper purchase and couldn’t be more pleased. The sales staff was very helpful and Chad in finance was awesome! I’d also like to give a shout out to Tyler and the entire service department, they are awesome!” – Josh W., 4 months ago, on Google