Top 6 Reasons
To Attend a Camping and RV Show
By D Ruplinger
In the early part
of the year camping and RV shows are the most prevalent
although some popular shows take place in the fall too.
But in the Midwest where I live, most camping and RV
shows take place in the first few months of the year.
Here's my top 11 reasons why you should go to one, or
even two or three!
1) It's a way to get your mind off winter, the cold,
and the snow for a short time. While you're at the show,
you'll be thinking of summer, sun, green trees, and campfires;
not shoveling snow or wearing 12 layers of clothing in
an attempt to stay warm.
2) You get to be around really nice people. People who
camp and RV are, for the most part, really friendly and
outgoing. While at a show last weekend I had people joking
around with me and striking up conversations about camping
and the campers we were both looking at. It's a fun environment.
3) Comparison shopping. At the larger shows there are
literally hundreds various campers and RV to look at.
You can go inside them, look around, and talk to the
dealers about each one's pros and cons.
4) Discounts and Freebies. The dealers and exhibitors
at the camping and RV shows want people to do business
with them during the show and make it attractive by offering
special show prices on their campers and RV's; and/or
giving additional items with a purchase such as free
upgrades, free gas, a free grill, free camping lounge
chairs, etc. Most exhibitors have some sort of giveaway.
It may be a drawing for a grill, nights of camping or
may be free samples of food their selling. The show itself
may give away prizes. The latest camping show I was at
was giving away a brand new camper to one lucky prize
winner.
5) Class A Motorhomes. Whether or not you own a Class
A Motorhome now, plan to own one in the future, or think
you'll never be able to afford that luxury, it's worth
the price of your admission ticket to tour the luxury
Class A motorhomes at the shows. I toured three at the
last show I was at. The nicest one had a $400,000 price
tag. It was gorgeous. I overheard one woman saying the
kitchen was much nicer than the one in her home. I can
understand why she said that. The kitchen area in that
particular Class A motor home had solid cherry cabinets,
solid surface countertops, and tile flooring.
6) The Seminars. Even if you aren't a camping enthusiast
you may find the seminars offered at most of the shows
to be of interest to you. The seminars are usually short
in length, 30 minutes or less, but are packed with interesting
information. The latest one I attended talked about some
of the best vacation destinations in my state, the most
scenic roads to drive, the best nature areas to visit,
and some of the most unique and weirdest places in the
state. I've lived in the state all my life and I didn't
know about several of the places I was told about. I
now have some new weekend getaway and vacation destinations.
Now that I've given you my six top reasons to attend
a camper or RV show, get out there, go to one, and have
a great time.
D Ruplinger is a camping enthusiast
and she shares her camping expertise at CampingEarth.com.
If you want to get the latest from her, be sure
to read her latest post in the camping
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