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From Our Family to Yours – Experience the Classic Trailer Difference.

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This article was published 05/06/2023 (1165 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.

Camping is a family experience that creates cherished memories – Choosing the right trailer for your adventures should feel like a family experience too. That’s precisely what the third-generation family dealer at Classic Trailers offer. Community-minded and locally owned, Classic Trailers serves Winnipeg and the surrounding area and has a representative assisting in several communities in the north.

“This is an industry of connections and looking after people,” says owner Jim Gorrie. “That’s why our approach is no pressure and full disclosure.”

Jim learned the ropes from his father-in-law Gil Robert, a force majeure and champion of the RV industry from the 1970s through the 1990s. Following in Gil’s footsteps, Jim and his son Michael carry that passion forward.

Specializing in lightweight fibreglass and aluminum-sided travel trailers and small motorized trailers, Classic Trailers offers a wide variety of new and used homes-away-from-home for folks who want to roam or park for a season. As an exclusive Thor Industries dealer, they offer a range of well-known brands in a variety of sizes and price points.

“We want to match their lifestyle with the unit,” says Michael. “Before we even get on the lot, we want to know if they’re parking, towing, if they want to be seasonal, there’s a lot of different factors even before we start the search. We value slowing down and really finding out their needs.”

For folks that have never towed a trailer before, Classic Trailers will ensure that your vehicle is capable and properly equipped with the right type of hitch so that you can be comfortable, confident, and, most importantly, safe rolling your new trailer off the lot. They can even set up a practice area to coach you through the basics.

“We’re here to help them every step of the way. From support before and after the buying process to set up and all the little things,” Michael explains.

Classic Trailers will see you through every aspect of buying a trailer beyond picking the perfect model. They offer a variety of parts and accessories, including mattresses and toilets. They offer financing through connections with numerous financial institutions. They can help you register your insurance. The longest-reaching benefit of buying with Classic Trailers is membership in the RV Care program, which will help you find an accredited dealer and get priority service all over North America.

In recent years, the Gorries have noticed several positive shifts in the RV industry. People seem to value time in nature and the opportunity to unplug more than ever. This draws more individuals and families to smaller, lighter trailers that are easier to maneuver and fit in more campsites. Taking unplugging to the next level is an RV trend called boondocking, parking in an un-serviced area or ‘off the grid.’ As a result, many trailers now offer solar energy options and lithium batteries that are more sustainable than lead-acid batteries. If you need to stay plugged in, many models provide Wi-Fi capabilities.

Once you experience the service and atmosphere at Classic Trailers, you’ll understand why their main sources of business are word of mouth and repeat customers.

“I have fun camping. I’ve done it since I was a little kid. So having that passion, I want them to have the best time camping, too,” says Michael. “You’ll find that if you give us some time, we’re really trying to build relationships so that customers will go to the park and rave about it.”