RV Show at Pomona Fairgrounds

[DK&3kids]

yeah!!!! you're going shopping..still haven't talked Dan into going...
 
 so if any of you see a call coming in you better answer it, it could be Kara saying I've fallen and can't get up :J  Kevin may go to..

Zach won't be there - he has a youth gathering at church.  Might be bringing the other 2  - they like going!

[Dee4j]

Zach won't be there - he has a youth gathering at church.  Might be bringing the other 2  - they like going!

no biggie at least I will hear "monster" less :banghead:

[Gracy]

Shayne and I spent our anniversary at the RV show today with a couple of our friends who are in the market for a new 5th wheel.  

So they had tons of Class A's, 5ers, Toy Haulers and Trailers..... I saw no hybrids though  :confused: ... they had just a few popups and Hi-Lo's.  I was really disappointed about that poor selection  I thought for sure because of the market and the cost of gas the popups would be in more demand and they would have a ton of them???   I fell in love with the Fleetwood Avalon though... OMG is it sooooo nice...... and HUGE!!!  

I thought the vendor tent sucked!  I was really hoping they would have more accessories.  I filled out my contact info for just about every free give away the campgrounds offered.... so I'm sure I'll be inundated with calls now :eyecrazy:

Regardless of my gripes with what little they had to offer our needs.... it was still a fun day for us.... we fell in love with some of the trailers and 5ers our friends are considering... gosh they are really nice and I know whatever they get we will be able to enjoy with them so it was fun helping them shop!


Oh and how fun is this..... we also ran into Mary and Brad... that was very cool to see them there!!!

[Dee4j]

Just an FYI for handicap parking


HANDICAPPED
PARKING FOR
BLUE PLACARD
Take White Ave. north past the show, to Arrow Hwy. Turn right. Go 1 block to Gate 23 exhibitor entrance. Pay $9 to park a car. Proceed straight ahead inside the parking lot to Show Gate A. Reserved Handicapped Parking is just past Show Gate A.


I think I may have Dan talked into going...I just hope they have what I'm looking for. so far what I have found online I like the best is the forest river surveyor SV 294 and the North trail 31 QBS

[Freedom_5]

Shayne and I spent our anniversary at the RV show today with a couple of our friends who are in the market for a new 5th wheel.  

So they had tons of Class A's, 5ers, Toy Haulers and Trailers..... I saw no hybrids though  :confused: ... they had just a few popups and Hi-Lo's.  I was really disappointed about that poor selection  I thought for sure because of the market and the cost of gas the popups would be in more demand and they would have a ton of them???   I fell in love with the Fleetwood Avalon though... OMG is it sooooo nice...... and HUGE!!!  

I thought the vendor tent sucked!  I was really hoping they would have more accessories.  I filled out my contact info for just about every free give away the campgrounds offered.... so I'm sure I'll be inundated with calls now :eyecrazy:

Regardless of my gripes with what little they had to offer our needs.... it was still a fun day for us.... we fell in love with some of the trailers and 5ers our friends are considering... gosh they are really nice and I know whatever they get we will be able to enjoy with them so it was fun helping them shop!


Oh and how fun is this..... we also ran into Mary and Brad... that was very cool to see them there!!!

  How funny but sad! We were there from noon to 4:45pm! We never saw Mary or Brad!!! Not knowing what Gracy looks like, we could of been standing next to them and never know it.Thats funny HaHA!
  From our walking around the show we did see a lot of popups!
Fleetwood had all the models. Forest River also had all models. And there were a number of Hybrids there as well.
No, the vendors in the tent were not like in the past. We did manage to spend a lot of money there. If you go Dee or Brian, we need for you to pick a couple of bags of these awning clips! They are 2 bags for $13.00! We have the A & E awning frame. Thats important to tell the vendor which awning we have. We will pay you back at Santa Paula.

We thought that a lot of the trailers were really nice more so than previous years. We did note that the show was not crowded at all. I think that economy is really in the toilet and people are just holding on to what they have.

[Gracy]

How funny but sad! We were there from noon to 4:45pm! We never saw Mary or Brad!!! Not knowing what Gracy looks like, we could of been standing next to them and never know it.Thats funny HaHA!
  From our walking around the show we did see a lot of popups! Jayco had all the models. Forest river also had all models. And there were a number of Hybrids there as well.
No, the vendors in the tent were not like in the past. We did manage to spend alot of money there. If you go Dee or Brian, we need for you to pick a couple of bags of these awning clips! They are 2 bags for $13.00! We have the A & E awning frame. Thats important to tell the vendor which awning we have. We will pay you back at Santa Paula.

 Lastly Dee, they do have your trailer models! They look huge! We thought that alot of the trailers were really nice more so than previous years but they have improved with time. We did note that the show was not crowded at all. I think that economy is really in toilet and people are just holding on to what they have.

I should edit my post to say that I don't think we made it all the way around.  We only saw the one section next to that vendor tent where the fleetwoods were (but they only had a few).  I guess we spent most of the time focusing on our friends and what they were looking for  

Hahahaha!!!  Your totally right Bob, we could have been right next to you and never known it  :p

[Dee4j]

How funny but sad! We were there from noon to 4:45pm! We never saw Mary or Brad!!! Not knowing what Gracy looks like, we could of been standing next to them and never know it.Thats funny HaHA!
  From our walking around the show we did see a lot of popups!
Fleetwood had all the models. Forest River also had all models. And there were a number of Hybrids there as well.
No, the vendors in the tent were not like in the past. We did manage to spend a lot of money there. If you go Dee or Brian, we need for you to pick a couple of bags of these awning clips! They are 2 bags for $13.00! We have the A & E awning frame. Thats important to tell the vendor which awning we have. We will pay you back at Santa Paula.

We thought that a lot of the trailers were really nice more so than previous years. We did note that the show was not crowded at all. I think that economy is really in toilet and people are just holding on to what they have.

you are talking about the ones you put in the groove and twist and they lock..right??? those are cool. I bought some last year and picked some up for Brian, but I had to call him to ask him what awning brand he had


I will Get them for you..

Dan is so silly he said he didn't want to go because I couldn't buy anything, yesterday he said "ya if I don't go you can't be buyin stuff in the big tent"

I laughed and said "If there is something in the big tent I want I will buy it" (small $$ involved of course) I thought you were worried about me buying a new trailer"
Dans Says "no I'm not worried about that happening"

after 15 years you'd think he'd know me better :Z  :Z
 he wasn't looking to get a trailer when we bought the last 2 :p

so how hungry are these dealers to sell something???


do you guys think I can handle a 33 ft trailer :eyecrazy:

[Freedom_5]

you are talking about the ones you put in the groove and twist and they lock..right??? those are cool. I bought some last year and picked some up for Brian, but I had to call him to ask him what awning brand he had
Yes they the little gray metal clips that slide in the grooves and lock in place to be able to hang lights or whatever.

I will Get them for you..

Dan is so silly he said he didn't want to go because I couldn't buy anything, yesterday he said "ya if I don't go you can't be buyin stuff in the big tent"

I laughed and said "If there is something in the big tent I want I will buy it" (small $$ involved of course) I thought you were worried about me buying a new trailer"
Dans Says "no I'm not worried about that happening"

after 15 years you'd think he'd know me better :Z  :Z
 he wasn't looking to get a trailer when we bought the last 2 :p

so how hungry are these dealers to sell something???
This is my personal opinion, that since the economy is really bad that they would deal more now than in prior years! There were lots of salesman and very few customers. I mean we were there on a Saturday and the crowd was not there! Now they could have been over at the home and garden show across from the RV show. That you could get into for free! Just pay your $9.00 for parking!

do you guys think I can handle a 33 ft trailer :eyecrazy:

  It's a very beautiful and elegant trailer if it is the same one we saw! They always discount them at the shows but display models a little more $$$ could be taken off!

[TheViking]

do you guys think I can handle a 33 ft trailer :eyecrazy:

 
Just watch the weight. My only concern would be that the Expedition wheelbase is so short. 33' behind it is alot.  Remember when I towed the 27' behind the Tundra? Actually, 30' from tip to tip.  You will know it's back there!  And if there is a wind, that short wheelbase isn't gonna help.

[Recumbentman]

Well as some of have heard we where at the show also. Mary and I decided that this was a time for us to upgrade. kinda like a two for one. she gets a car and I get a beast to drive.

check out our new rig  



Hey Kid  :mad:  get your hands off our new car  :p

[kimrb266]

We couldn't go.   The boys were selling popcorn for Boyscouts Sat AM and Josh had a birthday party on Sun.  I so wanted to look at the goodies but maybe next year.

[TheViking]

So let's have a Roll Call
Who will be there Saturday 10/18?
 
Viking
Dee4j
Hockeymom & Sky- ToyHo Friends
DK&3Kids

[dkutz]

we are going Sunday SUNDAY  SUNDAY!!!

[TheViking]

So let's have a Roll Call
Who will be there Saturday 10/18?
 
Viking
Dee4j
Hockeymom & Sky- ToyHo Friends
DK&3Kids

 
UPDATE
 
Viking
Dee4j
Hockeymom & Sky- ToyHo Friends
DK&3Kids
GLM'sGirl
Groundsquirrel-  Another ToyHo friend

[wavery]

UPDATE
 
Viking
Dee4j
Hockeymom & Sky- ToyHo Friends
DK&3Kids
GLM'sGirl
Groundsquirrel-  Another ToyHo friend

We will be on our way to Fallbrook Sat morning and may stop by the RV show. What time do you guys plan to be there?