On July 1, Vermont-based Pete’s RV Center officially assumed ownership of The Trail Center in North Charleston, SC.
Founded in October 1966 by Fred Curtis, a U.S. Air Force pilot who had a vision of South Carolina Low Country families spending quality time together in the outdoors, The Trail Center has grown into one of Jayco RV’s most dedicated exclusive dealers.
Starting as an employee in 1973, and owner since 1993, Gloria Morgan said she welcomes the changing of hands.
“I am happy to see Pete’s RV come in and carry on with our 55 year tradition of quality customer service,” Morgan said.
“Gloria Morgan is not only the heart and soul of The Trail Center, she is also a staple in the RV industry,” added Pete’s RV co-owner, Chad Shepard. “It’s an honor to assume ownership of a business so fondly recognized in Charleston and its surrounding communities.”
The Trail Center RV is Pete’s RV Center’s sixth dealership, but its first in the southeast U.S. The original location in South Burlington, Vt., has been operating since 1952. A second location in Schererville, Ind., was acquired from Rollin-On RV in May 2011; followed by Van’s RV in South Windsor, Conn., in September 2015; Macdonald’s RV in Plainville, Mass., in February 2018; and Gayle Kline RV in Mountville, Pa., in March 2020.
