NORWICH – Oliver’s Campers would like to show their appreciation for all customers, both new and old, that have shown their support over the years with a weekend of family, fun and great deals.

Oliver’s Campers, a family owned and operated venture started in 1966, when Robert and Shirley Oliver started selling campers in their front yard, is celebrating its 50th Anniversary Open House this weekend.

50-years later the business remains in Norwich and is moving into a third generation of business, while it has grown into a recognized Central New York RV Dealership.

Jim Oliver took over the family business in 1991 and moved it to its current location next to Mead’s Pond on Route 12. In 1992 Oliver’s Campers was awarded the highest achievement in the RV Industry, the Fleetwood Circle of Excellence Customer Satisfaction Award. This nationwide accolade was received by select dealerships across the country and was based on third party surveys of customers. Oliver’s Campers received the award for 15 consecutive years. They had a 99.7 percent rating, one of only a handful of dealerships to receive such a rating through the award’s 15 year span.

Oliver's Campers has been members of the RV Dealers of Association of Syracuse for over 25 years. During this time they have participated in the two annual Syracuse RV Shows located at the NYS Fairgrounds.

Like all families, and most businesses, Oliver’s has faced and overcome adversity. In their 50 years, they survived two '100 year floods' in 2005 and 2006. The second flood left over four feet of water inside their storefront, showroom and building. Perseverance and hard work once again prevailed as Oliver’s was able to bounce back and recover.