RV's For Less
Family-owned Knoxville RV dealer with 4.6 stars from 105 reviews, specializing in DRV fifth wheels and CrossRoads travel trailers.
Knoxville sits close enough to the Smokies that a travel trailer makes real sense here, and the metro has three dedicated dealers plus five more shops nearby. I have bought two RVs and walked away from a third, so I read a lot into review counts and how a lot handles its service bay. Here is how these three stack up.
Family-owned Knoxville RV dealer with 4.6 stars from 105 reviews, specializing in DRV fifth wheels and CrossRoads travel trailers.
Knoxville Airstream dealer with new and used RVs, financing, trade-ins, and delivery, rated 4.3 stars from 44 reviews.
Knoxville RV dealer with new and used motorhomes, travel trailers, and toy haulers, plus financing, service, and parts.
Within a short drive of Knoxville. A lot of buyers cross a county line or two for the right unit, or a better price.
Family-owned RV dealer off I-40 Exit 407 with new and used motorhomes and trailers, plus service and parts.
Kodak RV dealer selling new and used campers, motorhomes and trailers, with financing, service and consignment on site.
Blue Compass RV in Louisville sells new and used RVs, with service and parts, rated 4.5 stars from 530 reviews.
Clinton, TN dealer selling new and used RVs with a parts store and covered storage, rated 4.6 by 166 reviewers.
Jefferson City RV dealer with a 4.7 rating from 12 reviewers who highlight helpful staff and in-house financing.
All three Knoxville dealers sell travel trailers, and each carries used inventory, which is where I would start if you are new to towing. RV's For Less has the strongest rating at 4.6 across 105 reviews, a solid sample that suggests people keep coming back. Airstream of Knoxville rates 4.3 on 44 reviews and adds motorhomes, financing, trade-ins and delivery. Campers Inn RV of Knoxville has the volume, 943 reviews, but the rating drops to 3.8. A big review count usually means a big sales floor, and a lower average usually means the service department or the paperwork is where people get frustrated. Read the recent ones, not the oldest.
Two of the three advertise financing, so get pre-approved at your own bank or credit union before you set foot on a lot. That gives you a rate to compare and a number to hold. Campers Inn lists service and parts, worth knowing if you want one place for the sale and the first year of upkeep. Airstream of Knoxville handles trade-ins and delivery, which helps if you are upgrading from an older trailer. Off-season shopping tends to soften prices, and a used trailer from any of these lots still deserves an independent pre-purchase inspection before you sign.
Plan on an hour or more at delivery. Have them show you the weight sticker, the hitch setup and the water system with the pump running. Open every cabinet and feel the floor around the slide and the bathroom for soft spots. Ask where the nearest CAT scale is so you can confirm your loaded weight, and ask for a cold-start demo of the fridge and the furnace. The drive from Knoxville into the national park is a good first tow if you keep it slow. Do not let anyone rush you through the handoff.
There are 3 travel trailer and fifth wheel dealers in Knoxville, and another 5 shops within reach nearby. All three Knoxville lots carry used trailers, so you have choices even if a new unit is out of budget.
RV's For Less leads with 4.6 out of 5 across 105 reviews. Airstream of Knoxville is second at 4.3 on 44 reviews. Campers Inn RV of Knoxville has far more reviews at 943 but a lower 3.8 average, so weigh the recent comments.
Two of the three Knoxville dealers offer financing. Get pre-approved with your own bank first so you have a rate to compare. Campers Inn and Airstream of Knoxville both list financing, and Airstream of Knoxville also takes trades.
Run the water pump, light the furnace, and test the fridge on both power sources. Check the weight sticker and the hitch height, and look for soft spots near the slide and in the bathroom. Ask for a full walk-through and take notes before you tow it home.