Hilltop Camper & RV has been named to RV Business's 2026 Top 50 Dealer list during its 75th year in business, a milestone that underscores the durability of family-owned dealerships in a consolidating recreational vehicle market. The Brainerd-based company, founded by Roy Pearo in 1951, operates four Minnesota locations and lists used campers for sale in Minnesota alongside new park models and other recreational vehicles.
The recognition matters for consumers because it signals stability and service depth at a time when many RV buyers are weighing affordability against long-term ownership costs. Hilltop's inventory includes compact trailers, family bunkhouses, and models with slide-outs or separate living areas. A used 2013 Gulf Stream RV Innsbruck 279QBL Lite is listed at 33 feet for $8,799, while a used 2014 Forest River RV Cherokee Grey Wolf 28BH is listed at 31 feet, 5,339 pounds, and $9,995, with a bunkhouse, one slide, a U-shaped dinette, and sleeping space for eight. Prices and availability may change as units sell.
For buyers researching used RV sales in MN, the dealership's scale across Alexandria, Brainerd, Fridley, and Rochester/Oronoco provides multiple inspection points. Motorhomes combine driving and living space, while towable RVs require a suitable vehicle and hitch. One listing features a used 2016 Leisure Travel Unity U24MB motorhome at $89,995 against a list price of $135,649, a 25-foot diesel model with one slide, sleeping for two, and 57,597 miles. Hilltop states that advertised prices include its $350 documentation fee, with tax, title, and license costs additional.
The dealership's used inventory extends beyond traditional travel trailers. Shoppers seeking a Park model for sale in MN may find expanded living space for seasonal campground use. A new 2027 Elevation 5-122 park model in Brainerd is listed at $89,995 against an MSRP of $189,434, sleeping six with a bunkhouse and kitchen island. Minnesota's cold winters make seasonal storage and winterization relevant, and the dealership offers winterization among its RV services.
The Top 50 Dealer honor, awarded during the company's 75th year, arrives as RV manufacturers and dealers face shifting demand. Hilltop's third-generation ownership and dozens of service bays position it to support buyers after the sale, a factor that matters as buyers consider parts, repairs, maintenance, and winterization over time. The company received RV Business Magazine's Blue Ribbon Award in 2025 for customer service and community involvement.
For the broader industry, Hilltop's recognition highlights how regional dealers compete on service infrastructure rather than price alone. With four parts stores, including what the company identifies as Minnesota's largest RV parts store, the dealership illustrates a model where aftersales support anchors customer retention. Buyers can learn more about the dealership through its Hilltop Camper & RV profile or review its contact page for location details.
