RV Dealer Near San Antonio, TX | Motor Home Specialist
Searching for a San Antonio RV dealer with serious selection? The closest one of that kind is Motor Home Specialist in Alvarado, about four and a half hours north on I-35. We're the #1 volume-selling motor home dealer in the world, and South Texas buyers head our way for inventory and pricing they can't find at home.
We're family-owned, and we don't price at MSRP. Every new and used RV gets a real discount posted up front, with no prep or freight fees stacked on later. Our sales staff works on salary, not commission, so nobody's pushing you toward a bigger payment.
The route from San Antonio is a single highway. Take I-35 north through New Braunfels, San Marcos, Austin, Temple, Waco, and Hillsboro, then a short stretch into Alvarado. About 280 miles, 4.5 hours give or take Austin traffic.
At that distance, plenty of San Antonio buyers make it a two-day trip. Drive up Friday, walk the lot, talk numbers, then stay the night in your new rig at our onsite campground after the walk-through. Head home Saturday rested in a unit you picked in person.
Our brand lineup includes American Coach, Entegra Coach, Newmar, Tiffin, Fleetwood, Coachmen, Dynamax, Foretravel, Forest River, Holiday Rambler, Jayco, and Winnebago, plus the full Thor Motor Coach lineup. Every major type sits on the ground too: Class A, Class B, Class C and B+, Super C, diesel pushers, fifth wheels, travel trailers, toy haulers, and bunk models.
San Antonio buyers can shop the full lineup of RVs for sale online and shortlist a few units before the drive. Inventory refreshes daily with photos, options, and the real sale price. New RVs and used RVs sit side by side, which gives you a fair comparison without juggling separate lots.
The San Antonio RV dealer scene is thin on selection at this scale, which is why MHSRV sees a steady flow of JBSA personnel, Hill Country travelers, and retirees making the I-35 run for a new rig.
San Antonio sits at the doorstep of some of the best RV country in Texas. Guadalupe River State Park, just north in the Hill Country, has shaded sites and easy river access. Garner State Park on the Frio is a classic Texas pick a couple hours west. Canyon Lake and Medina Lake both have RV-friendly parks for shorter trips, and Government Canyon State Natural Area lies right at the city's edge. Closer to home, the Alamo, the River Walk, Sea World, and Six Flags Fiesta Texas keep weekends in town busy.
Motor Home Specialist also serves the rest of the I-35 corridor, including Austin. For the full statewide picture, see our Texas RV dealer page.
Read verified Motor Home Specialist reviews from buyers across the country before you commit. Ready to shop for an RV from San Antonio? Call 800-335-6054 or reach us online today.
San Antonio RV Dealer FAQs
How far is Motor Home Specialist from San Antonio?
About 280 miles up I-35, roughly four and a half hours. One highway the whole way, no transfers.
Is the drive worth it?
The savings on a new RV at our discount pricing usually clear the cost of the round trip several times over, especially on bigger coaches. Plenty of South Texas buyers skip the closer lots for that reason alone.
Can I stay overnight at the dealership?
Yes, after you've bought. Our onsite campground has covered pads and full hookups for buyers picking up a new RV. Given the distance from San Antonio, most families use it to spend a night in their new rig after the walk-through, then start home rested the next morning.
Does MHSRV carry used RVs?
Yes. The Alvarado lot stocks new and used RVs across most major brands. Online inventory refreshes daily, so you can check what's on the ground before driving up.
How does pricing work?
No MSRP, no prep fees, no freight fees. Every RV gets a real discount up front, posted on the unit and online.
Can I get financing from San Antonio?
Yes. Apply 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 lined up before you make the drive.
Can I trade in my current RV?
Yes. Submit a trade-in value request and we'll come back with a number. That value rolls into whatever you pick out at the lot, which makes the math simpler on a 280-mile trip.
What state parks near San Antonio are good for RV trips?
Guadalupe River State Park is the classic close pick, with Hill Country scenery and easy river access. Garner State Park on the Frio is a couple hours west. Canyon Lake and Medina Lake both have RV-friendly options closer to town, and Government Canyon State Natural Area sits at the city's edge for day-use.
How do I contact Motor Home Specialist?
Call 800-335-6054 or 817-790-7771, or use the contact page. Open Monday through Saturday, 8:30am to 5:30pm.
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.
