Independence RV Continues to Grow

Central Florida’s only Authorized Newmar Dealer

It all started with one man's dream…a vision of how an RV dealership in Central Florida should be run. How people should be treated, and where fair value and exceptional customer service are  fundimental. It is the foundation on which Independence RV is built.

In early 1985, on a small one-acre leased facility on East Colonial Drive in Orlando, Florida, Ronnie Jordan started bringing his vision to life as Independence RV Sales and Service, Inc. It was a humble beginning to be sure, with just six employees and an inventory of ten recreational vehicles. The Parts Department was originally operated out of a free-standing storage shed. The Service Department consisted of an old lean-to off the back of the building. As, RV sales grew, so did the reputation of Independence RV. Thus, there was an immediate need for expanded facilities to house the RV parts inventory and accessories. The RV Service Department needed a better facility with improved service capability to handle recreational vehicle service requests for coaches such as the Newmar Dutch Star.

In 1989, Independence RV moved to its present location on West Colonial Drive in Winter Garden, Florida. The five-acre facility accommodated the need for more towable RV and motorhome parts and accessories. The inventory dramatically increased with pop-up trailers, travel trailers, fifth-wheels, and Class A motorhomes.

As a result of Ronnie’s guiding principles, Independence RV continues to receive the Newmar Diamond Award for excellence in sales, service, and delivery presentation. Newmar owners can bring their recreational vehicles in for service with confidence knowing their vehicle will be repaired to specifications meeting or exceeding the factory's recommendation.
 
As Central Florida's only Newmar Authorized Dealer, Independence RV holds an impressive stable of new luxury Newmar motorhomes including the Mountain Aire, New Aire, Dutch Star, Ventana, Kountry Star, Canyon Star, Bay Star and Bay Star Sport.
 

As the number of first time RVers and the full-time RV marketplace continue grow, Independence RV will be at the ready to help. 

Ronnie Jordan, Owner

Ronnie was raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, a region with deep roots to cotton, tobacco, and more recently banking and NASCAR. In 1985 Ronnie relocated to Central Florida and started Independence RV. The dealership has distributed everything from toy hauler RV s, Class B and Class C motorhomes to diesel pusher. Independence RV has continued to improve the RV product lines to provide its customers with vehicles spanning a wide range of features, amenities and price points. Both Newmar Service and Newmar Parts have become an important part of this enterprise making Independence RV a Top 10 Newmar Dealer. From the Newmar Bay Star with its full body paint to the luxury of Newmar motorhomes like the Mountain Aire, there is something for everyone. The dealership is now over 35 years in existence, and it has weathered both financial storms and Florida hurricanes without a dent or scratch.

Ronnie Jordan and Independence RV Sales and Service, Inc. have been long time members of the Recreational Vehicle Dealers' Association.

When Ronnie isn't overseeing the day to day activities of Independence RV, he enjoys water sports and adventures including boating, jet skiing, and scuba diving. His two sons keep him challenged on all of the watersports as "dad" has become the foil for water shenanigans.

Ronnie's Most Rewarding Customer Experience

"Many years ago, Independence RV had a customer, whose health was a bit suspect, and he suffered from poor circulation which manifested itself in constantly having cold feet. I felt such empathy for this gentleman, that on the day we were delivering his new RV, I purchased some down-lined boots. He was astounded at our generosity. Not long after, he rolled back into the dealership to share that these boots were the best thing he'd encountered for his cold feet. Needless to say, he has been a customer for a long time!"

Philosophy in Dealing with RV Customers

"I've always kept my philosophy very simple, but consistent - be honest, fair, and straight-forward."