![]() He didn't like the price, and so he called the manufacturer and tried to buy one, but he needed to be a dealer in order to purchase directly from the manufacturer. In 1989, one of Bish's grandsons wanted to purchase an RV from a local dealer. Bish Jenkins and his family began their business in Eastern Idaho in the 1940s with the sale of livestock, and then expanded their business into clothing, saddles, tack, and horse trailers. ![]() Leland "Bish" Jenkins built his family business based on the principles of honesty, fair dealing, and treating customers right. On July 5, 2021, Guaranty RV joined the Bish's RV family. With no third generation currently involved in the company, the Nill Family found another family-owned business that they trusted to keep their legacy going. On March 20, 2016, Herb Nill passed away, leaving his legacy in the capable hands of his family. In the 2000s, Guaranty RV continued to blaze a trail in the RV industry, gaining a loyal customer following, and being awarded by their manufacturers for their customer experience and satisfaction. By the end of the 90s, Guaranty RV was easily the largest RV dealer in Oregon and one of the largest in the nation. In the mid-80s, Guaranty RV added a travel trailer and fifth wheel center. He was a pioneer and continued to grow the RV side of his business by adding more vehicles, facilities, and employees to meet the rising demand. He was the first dealer to sell RVs with the Caribou Coach Corporation, now known as the Monaco Coach Corporation. ![]() In 1966, Herb Nill established a Chevrolet-Pontiac-Oldsmobile dealership in Junction City, OR and coined the phrase, "Eggs are cheaper in the country, and so are cars and trucks." In 1977-78, Herb had the opportunity to expand his business with RVs. Guaranty RV is now Bish's RV! How We Got Started ![]()
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