During the winter months, many RV shows provide an excellent opportunity to see what is new in RVs. They are perfect places to do research, ask questions and poke your head into RVs without being harassed by salesmen. Before you even go to the show is a good time to get your ideas organized. Think about how you plan on using the RV, where you will store it and how much can you afford and will you have to finance it. There are a number of shows across the country.
Central US
In January you will find a number of RV shows in Texas including :
Annual Houston International Boat, Sport & Travel Show
Reliant Center at Reliant Park
Houston
San Antonio RV Show
Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center
San Antonio, Texas
In October you will also find a popular show with a clearance sale in Oklahoma.
Annual Fall RV Show & Closeout Sale
State Fair Park
Oklahoma City, Okla.
Midwest
Michigan has a variety of shows during February.
Flint Camper & RV Show
First weekend of February
Perani Arena & Event Center
Flint, Mich.
Detroit Camper & RV Show
Mid-February
Rock Financial Showplace
Novi, Mich.
Missouri's biggest RV show is in mid-January.
RV Vacation & Travel Show
America's Center
St. Louis
Southern U.S.
The biggest time of year for RV shows in Florida is November. However, there are a few shows in January and February as well.
NADA Convention & Expo
Mid-February
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, Fla.
Tampa Bay RV Show
Early November
Florida State Fairgrounds
Tampa, Fla.
National ARVC InSites Conferenece & Trade Show
Mid-November
Rosen Center Hotel
Orlando, Fla.
Georgia's largest RV show is held in mid-January.
Spring Outdoor, Camping & RV Supershow
Cobb Galleria Centre
Atlanta
If you live in Louisiana, there are a number of shows in February and March to checkout.
Annual Central Gulf Coast Boat, Sport & RV Show
End of February
Lake Charles Civic Center
Lake Charles, La.
Annual New Orleans Spring RV & Camping Show
Early March
Pontchartrain Center
Kenner, La.
Annual Acadiana RV & Camping Show
Mid-March
Cajun Field
Lafayette, La.
Annual Southern Louisiana Boat, Sport & RV Show
Early February
Houma Terrebonne Civic Center
Houma, La.
West Coast
In the West, most RV shows are held during the fall months.
Tacoma Fall RV Show
Early October
Tacoma Dome
Tacoma, Wash.
FMCA Rocky Mountain Area Rally
Mid-October
San Juan County Fairground
Farmington, N.M.
Annual California RV Show
Mid-October
Fairplex
Pomona, Calif.
However, Washington's most popular RV show is at the end of January.
Inland Northwest RV Show and Sale
End of January
Spokane County Fair & Expo Center
Spokane, Wash.
East Coast
New Jersey's best RV shows are held in the fall.
Annual New Jersey RV Show
Mid-October
New Jersey Convention Center
Edison, N.J.
16th Annual Fall Atlantic City RV Show
Late October/early November
Atlantic City Convention Center
Atlantic City, N.J.
The biggest show in the Northeast is held the first weekend of January in Conneticut.
Northeast RV & Camping Show
Early January
CT Convention Center
Hartford, CT
Advice
To make an RV show enjoyable, keep these tips in mind. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. It will easily take at least three hours to see a decent show without stopping to ask questions of the salesmen. There will also be places to sit and have a cup of coffee or beer. Pick up a program of the show usually available near the ticket takers. Most representatives will have brochures about their RVs as well. You can gather information for RVs to RV toys for you to review later.
Information
Be sure to ask questions; there will be plenty of knowledgeable representatives to answer them. Take advantage of the free seminars offered at the shows. Use your time to test RVs. Go inside the RV and see how it fits your personality, and if it would fit your plan of usage. Test the driver's seat for comfort. Pretend to cook in the galley, sit and see if it is comfortable to watch TV. Make sure the bathroom is big enough and you can fit in the shower.
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