Attend a Local RV Show
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January through early April is prime RV Show Season.
Toy haulers have become increasingly popular in recent years. © Rex Vogel, all rights reserved
RV Shows present a rare opportunity to view many recreational vehicles without the need to drive from dealer to dealer. You’ll have an opportunity to check out a wide-range of motorhomes, fifth wheels, travel trailers, truck campers, conversion vans, and pop up trailers in one location, often at special “show prices”. Some bargains are the real deal; others are simply prices an RV dealer would accept back at the dealership once the show is over.
When viewing recreational vehicles, ensure you’re comparing prices of similar models with similar features from different manufacturers. Consider the options, quality, and type of construction, floor plan, standard and optional equipment, features offered, amount of interior and exterior storage, carrying capacity, and reputation of manufacturer and dealer. Not all manufacturers and dealers are created equal!
Determine who offers the best bang for the buck but ensure that the dealer provides quality after-purchase service. Talk with other RVers at the show. Many have years of experience and knowledge of different manufacturers and dealerships. Most will be honest and tell you where they’ve received the best deals and quality service.
It is always a good idea to visit the dealership’s physical location before you buy and check out their service department.
Visit the dealership before signing on the dotted line and check out their service department. © Rex Vogel, all rights reserved
The information below is accurate to the best of my knowledge. Before attending an RV show, please check with the organizers to make sure the dates shown here are still correct. Some shows may have been canceled or their dates changed.
January 7-9: 50th Annual LeHigh Valley RV & Campgrounds Show & Sale (Pennsylvania)
Allentown Agri-Plex, 302 N. 17th Street, Allentown, PA
January 7–16: 55th Annual Houston International Boat, Sport & Travel Show (Texas)
Reliant Center at Reliant Park, 8909 Knight Road, Houston, TX
January 7-17: 23rd Annual Manufacturers RV & Boat Show (California)
Alameda County Fairgrounds (Enter at gate 12 on Valley Avenue), Pleasanton, CA
January 12-15: 21st Annual Colorado RV Adventure RV Show (Colorado)
Colorado Convention Center, Denver
January 12–16: 26th Annual Florida RV SuperShow (Florida)
Florida State Fairgrounds, Tampa, FL
January 12-16: 81st Annual Chicago Boat, RV & Outdoors Show (Illinois)
McCormick Place, Chicago
Numerous RV products and services are available for purchase at RV shows. © Rex Vogel, all rights reserved
January 13-15: All Valley RV Show (Texas)
Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show Grounds, 1000 North Texas Street, Mercedes, TX
January 13-16: 41st Annual Minnesota Sportsmen’s Boat, Camping & RV Show (Minnesota)
St. Paul RiverCenter, 175 West Kellogg Street, MN
January 14-16: 34th Annual St. Louis RV, Vacation & Travel Show (Missouri)
America’s Center (in downtown St. Louis) 701 Convention Plaza, St. Louis, MO
January 14–16: 13th Annual Southern Louisiana Boat, Sport & RV Show (Louisiana)
Houma Terrebonne Civic Center, Houma, LA
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Worth Pondering…
The attraction of recreational vehicle travel is to see the country, visit new places, meet interesting people, and experience the freedom of the open road.
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Living his dream, Rex Vogel is a Snowbird with a passion for RVing, photography, hiking, and birding.
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I have been disappointed the last 2 years at the offerings at the 3 shows I’ve gone to. I think because of the economy that the dealers haven’t brought as much stuff to them and the accesory vendors found that the cost of space was more than they could afford for the sales they made. Maybe with the turn that the goverment says we are in they may come back. Also the arenas and convention centers might not charge so much, or maybe take a % of the door rather than a set fee that the dealers can’t afford to pay. More people, more money.
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