Mid-Level

Riprap Man

The recreational vehicle specialist โ€” helping customers find and purchase the right RV for their travel lifestyle.

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Realistichands-on, practical
Conventionalorganizing, detail-oriented
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Job markets for Riprap Mans
Employment concentration ยท ~393 areas
Based on employment in related occupations
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BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
What it's like

What it's like to be a Riprap Man

As an RV Sales Consultant, you're selling recreational vehicles โ€” motor homes, travel trailers, fifth wheels, and campers. These are big-ticket purchases that customers often dream about for years before buying. Your job is to help them navigate options, find the right fit for their travel style, and close deals that can range from $20,000 to $500,000+.

Your day involves greeting customers on the lot, understanding their camping experience and goals, showing units, demonstrating features, and working through the financing and trade-in process. RV buyers are often retirees or families making emotional purchases tied to dreams of travel and adventure. You need to balance that emotion with practical fit considerations.

The challenge is the complexity. RVs vary enormously โ€” different floor plans, tow vehicle requirements, systems (electrical, plumbing, HVAC), and quality levels. You need extensive product knowledge to match customers with appropriate units. Sales cycles can be long as customers comparison shop across dealers.

SupportModerate
RelationshipsModerate
Working ConditionsLower
IndependenceLower
AchievementLower
RecognitionLower
O*NET Work Values survey
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
RV types soldNew vs. used mixPrice pointCommission structureCustomer demographics
RV sales varies by dealership focus. Some specialize in towable trailers for weekend campers; others sell high-end motorhomes to full-time RVers. The new vs. used mix affects margins and sales approach. Location matters โ€” dealers in RV-popular regions see different customers than those in urban areas. Seasonality is significant in most markets.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape โ€” and where it can take you.

$238K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Riprap Mans (SOC 47-2061.00), not just this title ยท BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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Product expertise
Deep knowledge across RV types and brands builds credibility
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Financing knowledge
Understanding RV-specific lending helps close deals
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Follow-up systems
RV sales cycles are long, requiring persistent but not pushy follow-up
What brands and types of RVs does this dealership carry?
What's the floor traffic like, and how are leads distributed?
What's the commission structure and average deal size?
How do you handle trade-ins and used inventory?
What training is provided on RV systems and features?
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape โ€” helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$34Kโ€“$78K
Salary Range
10th โ€“ 90th percentile
1.1M
U.S. Employment
+7.3%
10yr Growth
129K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$59K$57K$54K$52K$50K201920202021202220232024$50K$59K
BLS OEWS May 2024 ยท BLS Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034

Skills & Requirements

SpeakingOperation and ControlActive ListeningCoordinationOperations MonitoringReading ComprehensionComplex Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingEquipment SelectionSocial Perceptiveness
O*NET OnLine ยท Bureau of Labor Statistics
47-2061.00

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) ยท BLS Employment Projections ยท O*NET OnLine
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