Mid America RV
Full-service RV dealer at I-49 & I-44 in Carthage, MO, selling new and used RVs with financing, service, and parts.
Carthage, MO
Used RV Dealers in Carthage, MO
Carthage sits at the crossroads of southwest Missouri, and its used RV lots are a reasonable stop whether you are coming down from Joplin or cutting across from Springfield. Three dealerships here sell used units, averaging 4.4 stars across hundreds of reviews. That is a small enough cluster to visit all of them in an afternoon, which is what I would do before signing anything.
3Dealers listed
4.4★Average Google rating
3Offer financing
3More within 30 miles
RV dealers in Carthage
Colaw RV Sales
Family owned Carthage RV dealer since 1977, known for no-pressure sales and a huge used inventory.
Coachlight RV Sales & Service
Full-service RV dealer in Carthage, MO with new and used RVs and on-site service, parts, and financing.
Nearby options
Within a short drive of Carthage. A lot of buyers cross a county line or two for the right unit, or a better price.
Destination RV
Used RV dealer in Webb City, MO with a 5-star rating from one Google review, praised for helpful staff.
Joplin RV ( Joplin )
Joplin RV is a 4.5-star dealer with 451 reviews, selling new and used RVs plus service, parts, and consignment.
Ozark Ridge Rv Sales
Family-run RV dealer in Mt Vernon, MO with new and used campers and a 5.0-star rating from 12 reviews.
What the lots look like
Three dealers carry used inventory in Carthage: Mid America RV, Colaw RV Sales and Coachlight RV Sales & Service. Colaw has the largest review base by far at 771 reviews and a 4.3 rating, and it also sells new units, so the used lot moves as trade-ins arrive. Mid America sits at 4.6 stars over 413 reviews. Coachlight is smaller at 123 reviews but is the one listing motorhomes alongside travel trailers. All three offer financing, service and parts, which matters more on a used coach than a new one. Ask each lot what their shop's turnaround looks like before you buy, because a used rig will need somebody eventually.
Used inventory and what to check
Travel trailers dominate the used listings here, with motorhomes thinner on the ground. That means if you want a Class C or A, call ahead and confirm what is actually on the lot rather than trusting the website photo from last spring. For trailers, get under them. Look at the frame, the tires' date codes and the roof seams, and pay a third-party inspector before money changes hands. On a used unit, an inspection costs far less than the first repair it catches. Off-season shopping in southwest Missouri tends to give you more room to walk away, and walking away is a skill worth practicing.
Getting there and around
Carthage is right off Interstate 44 between Joplin and Springfield, so all three lots are easy to reach from the highway and simple to string together in one trip. That stretch of road has plenty of services for a shakedown drive once you buy. Plan the drive home as your first test: highway speed, a fuel stop, and a look underneath when you park. If something is going to rattle loose, it will do it on I-44. Budget time for the delivery walk-through too, and record it on your phone so you remember how everything works later.
Shop by type in Carthage
Nearby cities
- Webb City, MO (1, 9 mi)
- Joplin, MO (1, 10 mi)
- Mt Vernon, MO (1, 30 mi)
- Columbus, KS (1, 30 mi)
- Miami, OK (1, 33 mi)
- Aurora, MO (1, 34 mi)
- Grove, OK (1, 42 mi)
- Rogers, AR (1, 51 mi)
Questions people ask
How many used RV dealers are in Carthage, Missouri?
There are 3 used RV dealers in Carthage, with 3 more nearby. The three in town average 4.4 stars, so you can visit all of them in a single afternoon and compare inventory before deciding.
Which Carthage dealer has the most reviews?
Colaw RV Sales has 771 reviews and a 4.3 rating, well ahead of the others. Mid America RV has 413 reviews at 4.6 stars, and Coachlight RV Sales & Service has 123 reviews at 4.3.
Do Carthage used RV dealers offer financing?
Yes, all 3 dealers in Carthage offer financing. It still pays to get pre-approved at your own bank or credit union first, so you know your rate and can compare it against what the lot quotes.
Can I find a used motorhome in Carthage?
Motorhome inventory is thinner than travel trailers here. Coachlight RV Sales & Service is the dealer listing motorhomes, so call ahead to confirm what is on the lot before making the drive.