New & Used RV Dealership & Sales near Arab, AL

Two stores serving Arab

Why most Arab buyers head down AL-69 to Cullman

Arab does not have a Johnston RV store of its own, but it is well placed between both of ours. AL-69 runs southwest from Arab straight to Cullman, which makes the Cullman store an easy drive for most Arab families. The Decatur store sits to the northwest and is a good option if the RV you want is parked there or you are already headed toward Decatur or Huntsville.

Johnston describes itself as a small family business, and both stores keep sales, service and parts under one roof. The lots lean heavily toward towables. In October 2026, travel trailers made up the large majority of the combined inventory, fifth wheels were a distant second, and toy haulers and destination trailers rounded out the mix. Every unit is listed online with the store it is parked at, so you can plan the right stop before you leave Arab.

What Johnston RV has on the ground

Combined Cullman and Decatur inventory, October 2026. Click a category to see live listings.

Campers and travel trailers for Arab families

Start with travel trailers near Arab or the full RVs near Arab page. If you already know the brand you like, these pages narrow things down quickly:

• Forest River Rockwood, from the compact Mini Lite to the roomier Ultra Lite. See Rockwood near Arab.
• Forest River Cherokee, including Grey Wolf and Wolf Pup family layouts. See Cherokee near Arab. Johnston describes itself as “Alabama's #1 dealer of America's best-selling camper brand, Cherokee.”
• Prime Time travel trailers, including the Avenger. See Prime Time near Arab and Avenger near Arab.
• Every Forest River towable in one list: Forest River campers and travel trailers near Arab.

For a lot of Arab households, the best camper is the one that gets used most. If your typical trip is a Friday night at a campground on Lake Guntersville and home by Sunday, a mid-size trailer that sets up in twenty minutes will see far more use than a 40-foot rig. If you plan a couple of long trips a year, more storage, a bigger fresh water tank and a real bedroom start to matter more.

Fifth wheels, toy haulers and seasonal campers

Fifth wheels suit couples and families who want a private front bedroom and plan longer trips. See fifth wheels near Arab from lines such as Riverstone, Rockwood Signature and Cedar Creek. For four-wheelers, dirt bikes or a golf cart, look at toy haulers near Arab. If you plan to leave the camper parked at one site for the season, destination trailers offer more room and house-style furnishings. Motorized units are rare in Johnston's inventory, but motorhomes near Arab shows anything currently available.

Towing on Brindlee Mountain: what to get right

Arab sits on Brindlee Mountain, and the roads down to the lake and out toward Cullman have real climbs and descents. Towing that feels easy on I-65 can feel very different on a long downgrade with a loaded trailer. These are the points we walk every Arab buyer through.

Our towing guide goes through each rating in more detail. If you are not sure your truck is up to a specific trailer, ask the sales team before you get attached to a floor plan.

New or pre-owned: which makes sense for you

Johnston's inventory is mostly new, but both stores carry pre-owned campers, and the Cullman store had the larger used selection when this page was written. Browse new RVs and used RVs across both stores, or go straight to used units in Cullman.

A new camper gives you current floor plans, a full factory warranty and RV Warranty Forever from day one. A used camper costs less because the first owner absorbed the early drop in value, but its condition depends on how it was stored. On any pre-owned unit, press on the floor near the entry, bathroom and kitchen for soft spots, look at ceiling panels around roof vents for stains, run the AC, furnace and water heater, extend every slide and read the date code on each tire. Ask for service records, and ask whether that specific unit qualifies for Warranty Forever. If budget drives the decision, the deal of the week and pet-friendly RV pages are useful shortcuts too.

RV Warranty Forever and service for Arab owners

Every new and qualifying pre-owned RV from Johnston comes with RV Warranty Forever at no added cost. It covers 100% of parts and labor on listed components for as long as you own the RV, with no deductible and no mileage limit. Covered systems include brakes, suspension, plumbing and holding tanks, kitchen appliances, LP gas, the furnace and the coach air conditioner.

The Johnston service and parts center works on all makes and models. It handles wheel bearing and generator service, roof sealant inspections, slide-out and awning work, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, refrigerator and water heater repair, winterization and de-winterization, inspections, and upgrades like solar, lithium batteries, inverters and Starlink. Service runs weekdays from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday mornings until noon, and you can request service or parts online before making the drive from Arab.

Financing and trading in from Arab

You can start the online credit application from home. The Johnston finance department handles financing at the dealership, lists repayment schedules of up to 15 to 20 years, and lets you bundle parts, service and extended protection into the loan depending on the amount.

A practical rule from the finance side: pick the total price you are comfortable with first, then the payment. A longer term makes a bigger RV look affordable each month while adding interest over the life of the loan. A meaningful down payment, or a trade-in, keeps you from owing more than the camper is worth in the first few years.

If you already own a camper, the trade-in and consignment page offers a trade quote within 24 hours, a cash offer with no purchase required, or consignment where Johnston handles the photos, marketing, showings and storage. Bring the title or payoff information and service records to the inspection.

Buying mistakes Arab shoppers can skip

Serving Arab, Albertville and North Alabama

Along with Arab and Brindlee Mountain, Johnston RV Center serves buyers from Albertville, Huntsville, Madison, Athens, Hartselle, Oneonta, Jasper, Gardendale and Birmingham. See both stores on the locations page, or search every unit in the full RV inventory.