Organizers said the Tampa Bay Summer RV Show this past weekend enjoyed the second-largest crowd in show history, with more than 7,600 people attending the four-day event at the Florida State Fairgrounds.
Six area RV dealers came together and brought more than 300 new RV units, filling both the Expo and Entertainment Halls and even the areas outside the halls, with every type of RV on the market. “We even had dealers outside in the front and back of the halls,” said Patty Flanagan, show director. “All the dealers I talked to reported brisk sales and a lot of interest from those that didn’t buy at the show.”
“The crowds have been incredible,” added Dennis Charon from Lazy Days. “A lot of younger families are looking into RVing as a travel option, which is great for the future. They have done their homework as they are coming in and asking for specific units. We were very pleased with the crowds this week; this continues to be a very important show for us.”
LazyDays RV Center, as well as Gerzeny’s RV World, General RV Center, Blue Compass, North Trail, Village RV and even the local RAM Truck dealer, took part in this year’s show – which attracted good crowds every day of the show.
Aside from new RVs there were also 50 booths featuring aftermarket products, campground information and the like. Organizers also donated booth space to Southeastern Guide Dogs, a company organization that trains dogs to guide the visually impaired.
