How to Get Most from RV Show

It’s RV show season and folks across the country are crowding into convention halls and fairgrounds to check out the newest RV models and hot new features for RV traveling. RV shows also offer folks shopping for their first RV a great opportunity to check out different RV models.  A little prep work before you go will help you get the most from an RV show and ensure that you return home armed with the info you need to buy the right RV for you and your family.

Bone up. If you’re new to RVing, you’ll find there are two basic RV types: towables and motorized with several different models in each category. RVT.com’s handy RV Buyers Guide gives you a description of each RV model including size, cost range and features.

Narrow down. Make some basic decisions about the RV you want to buy. Motorized or towable? Gas or diesel? How many must it sleep? Make a list of features you can’t live without and a list of features you’d like to have if the price is right.

Pre-shop online. Do some pre-shopping online to compare RV models, features and prices. Photos and videos in online RV ads let you take a virtual tour of different RV models to help you narrow your shopping list.

You’re ready for the show. Walk through the RV models on your list of finalists. Sit in the seats, lie on the beds, reach in the cupboards, get a feel for the space.

Next step: Buying your RV online