21st annual RV show April 15-17 at Lee County Sports Complex
Region One of the Florida RV Trade Association returns for its 21st annual admission-free recreation vehicle show at the Lee County Sports Complex/Hammond Stadium in south Fort Myers April 15, 16 and 17.
The three-day-event features eight dealers from across Florida’s Gulf Coast displaying a wide selection of new, used and leftover recreation vehicles of all styles, brands and price ranges. RVs on display include gas and diesel motorhomes, travel trailers, toy haulers, fifth wheels, park models, truck and van campers, and folding campers.
A variety of RV suppliers also will be on hand to provide information on where to camp as well as various other services to enhance campers’ outdoor adventures. Financing for well-qualified buyers will be available.
“This event is held just before the summer traveling season, so consumers can make their plans to see our great nation,” said Chris Morse, president of Region One. “Dealers also need to reduce their inventory, so prices for new and used RVs are lower as well.”
With the economy strong following the recession, the RV industry has traveled well. Financing for both dealer inventory and qualified buyers has improved, resulting in a market that has seen RV sales markedly recover for both new and used merchandise. In fact, the national Recreation Vehicle Industry Association’s (RVIA) reports that in February 2016 RV wholesale shipments were the best in 39 years, reaching the largest annualized rate since late 2005 with 35,929 units shipped. This also is a 13.9 percent increase over January 2016 and a 12.1 percent increase over February 2015. Shipments through the first two months of 2016 reached 67,455.
“Statistics continue to show that vacationing in an RV is less expensive than other vacation travel options, even when a purchase is factored in,” Morse said. “Coupled with the huge decline in fuel costs, an RV vacation is a bargain!”
He also stressed that RVs are versatile vehicles perfect not only for camping, but for exploring, tailgating, weekend excursions and so much more, with even mundane tasks like driving and cooking becoming part of the fun.
“You can bring your entire family together, even the dog, by taking them away,” he explained.
The recreation vehicle show is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. all three days.
The Lee County Sports Complex and Hammond Stadium is on Ben Pratt-Six Mile Cypress Parkway. Please go to events.FRVTA.org for additional information.