RV Dealer for Austin, TX Buyers | Motor Home Specialist
Austin is about three hours south of Motor Home Specialist's Alvarado lot, a straight 200-mile run up I-35. We are the #1 volume-selling motor home dealer in the world, and Austin buyers regularly skip the closer Central Texas lots and make the drive north for selection and pricing they cannot find at home.
MHSRV is a family-owned Texas RV dealer built on plain pricing and a non-commission sales floor. We never list our RVs at MSRP. Every new and used unit gets a real discounted price posted up front, with no prep fees and no freight fees added later. What you see online is the number you work from on the lot.
The trip from Austin is simple as long as you give it the time. I-35 north through Temple, Waco, and Hillsboro, then a short final stretch into Alvarado. About three hours, give or take metro traffic. Many Austin buyers handle the visit in two parts: a Friday drive up to walk floor plans and talk numbers, an overnight stay at our onsite campground after the walk-through, then a fresh start home on Saturday with the new rig. For shorter trips, the inventory updates daily online, so you can shortlist units and finalize most of the paperwork before you make the drive.
Motor Home Specialist carries one of the largest selections of RVs for sale anywhere in the country. Austin buyers will find new RVs and used RVs from American Coach, Entegra Coach, Fleetwood, Coachmen, Dynamax, Foretravel, Forest River, Holiday Rambler, Winnebago, Newmar, Jayco, and Tiffin, plus the full Thor Motor Coach lineup. Every major type is on the ground, including Class A, Class B, Class C and B+, Super C, diesel pushers, fifth wheels, travel trailers, toy haulers, and bunk models for bigger families.
Pricing is what makes the three-hour drive worth it. Every new RV is priced well below MSRP, and the savings on bigger coaches typically dwarf the cost of the round trip. You can apply for financing online before you head up, get a competitive trade-in figure on your current rig, and rely on our full RV service and parts department for help long after the sale.
Austin sits in some of the best RV country in Texas. Lake Travis, Lake LBJ, and Lake Buchanan all have RV-friendly parks for short Hill Country trips. McKinney Falls State Park is essentially in the city, with RV sites a few minutes from downtown, and Pedernales Falls State Park west of town is a longtime favorite for weekend campers. Push a little further west and you have Inks Lake State Park, Garner State Park, and Enchanted Rock for the trips a new rig was made for. Closer to town, the music venues, food trailers, and UT Longhorns games handle the weekends you stay in.
Motor Home Specialist also serves the broader I-35 corridor, including Dallas. You can see our full statewide lineup any time on our Texas RV dealer page.
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Austin RV Dealer FAQs
How far is Motor Home Specialist from Austin?
About 200 miles, or roughly three hours up I-35 from Austin to our Alvarado lot. The route is straight: north through Temple, Waco, and Hillsboro, then a short final stretch into Alvarado.
Is the drive from Austin worth it?
For most buyers, yes. The savings on a new RV at our discount pricing typically more than cover the cost of the round trip, especially on bigger coaches. The inventory depth at the Alvarado lot is also hard to match anywhere in Central Texas.
Can I stay overnight at the dealership when I come up from Austin?
Yes. Motor Home Specialist keeps an onsite campground with covered pads and full hookups for buyers picking up a new RV. After the walk-through you can spend the night in your new rig, get familiar with the systems, and start the drive home rested instead of pushing straight back to Austin.
How does MHSRV pricing work?
No MSRP, no prep fees, no freight fees. Every new and used unit gets a real discounted sale price posted up front. The number an Austin buyer sees online is the same number an out-of-state buyer sees, so the discount is real before you ever pick up the phone.
Can I get financing as an Austin buyer?
Yes. You can apply for financing online before you head up. Our finance team handles approvals for buyers across Texas and the rest of the country, so most of the paperwork can be settled before you ever step onto the lot.
Can I trade in my current RV or motorhome?
Yes. Submit a trade-in value request and we'll come back with a competitive offer on your current rig. That trade value rolls into the new or used RV you pick out on the Alvarado lot, which keeps the math simple even when you're driving in from Austin.
What RV brands and types does MHSRV stock?
The brand lineup includes American Coach, Entegra Coach, Fleetwood, Coachmen, Dynamax, Foretravel, Forest River, Holiday Rambler, Winnebago, Newmar, Jayco, Tiffin, and the full Thor Motor Coach lineup. We carry Class A, Class B, Class C and B+, Super C, diesel pushers, fifth wheels, travel trailers, toy haulers, and bunk models. The live RVs for sale page is the most accurate snapshot of what's on the ground.
What state parks and lakes near Austin are good for RV trips?
McKinney Falls State Park sits in the city limits. Pedernales Falls State Park is west of town, with Inks Lake State Park and Enchanted Rock further out in the Hill Country. Lake Travis, Lake LBJ, and Lake Buchanan all have RV-friendly parks for shorter trips, and Garner State Park down on the Frio adds another classic Texas option.
How do I contact Motor Home Specialist?
Call 800-335-6054 or 817-790-7771, or reach us through our contact page. We are open Monday through Saturday, 8:30am to 5:30pm, and closed Sunday.
Manufacturer options, features, colors, etc. can all change without notice and MHSRV assumes no responsibility for the changes or possible errors in information provided by the manufacturer. All weights and measurements are approximate and not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. For the latest information be sure to check with your salesperson and/or the coach manufacturer and verify before purchase.
