5 Reasons to Attend the Ohio RV and Boat Show
We asked ourselves recently, “Why should we attend the Ohio RV and Boat show?” You might be asking yourself that same question. “Why go to an RV and Boat Show in the dead of winter?” “What is the benefit to going to an RV and Boat show?” These are great questions and I hope that our 5 Reasons to Attend the Ohio RV and Boat Show will help you decide if this is something you would want to attend. I am sure that you won’t be disappointed.
Meet Local Dealers in Person
My top reason to attend the Ohio RV and Boat Show is meeting the dealers in person! When I enter a booth at an RV show, I know that I am stepping into a space where I can see how the dealer interacts with other people and me. Are they friendly? Do they seem to genuinely care about my wants and needs in an RV? Is the booth displayed nicely, because to me, it represents their quality of work and care.
I learned something while writing this blog. When you go to the RV show, the dealers bring their most current models. That means when you go to the Ohio RV and Boat Show, you will be seeing everything that is on the cutting edge being rolled out for the season.
The show is also an excellent opportunity for you to do comparison shopping without having to drive from dealer to dealer. All of the major RV dealers located in central Ohio have a display at the show. RV dealers are not as busy during the month of January but become increasingly busier during the beginning of the warmer months when people really start to think about camping and the RV lifestyle.
The 40th Annual Ohio RV & Boat Show is the very BEST time and place to find a great deal on the RV you want. Excellent sales and discounts ABOUND at the Ohio RV and Boat Show because the dealers want to help get you into the perfect camping unit for your camping season.
You can:
- Discuss financing options with experts
- Compare model features
- Get show discounts
- RV specials
- manufacturer rebates
This is the BEST place to find a great deal on the RV you are looking for.
Pro Tip:
Research the vendors before coming.
Camping Gear and Gadgets
I love to shop for camping gear and gadgets! There are so many amazing products that come out every year and I can’t wait to get my hands on them. Often, the dealers have things displayed in a way that I can see how it is to be used while out camping.
I remember one year finding the fishing pole that roasts marshmallows over the campfire. That is such a fun and creative way to make my s’mores!
Camping gear is expensive and sometimes we find things discounted at the RV show. Every year is different and so we HAVE to go to check out the deals.
Pro Tip:
Watch your budget! Don’t buy it all. 🙂
Check Out New RV Designs and Technology
I really should let Matt write this paragraph because this is what draws him to RV shows. He loves getting into the nitty-gritty of how a travel trailer, 5th wheel, or drive-able units are being updated and improved. We have even toured the plant where our unit was manufactured! #rvnerds
While at the Ohio RV and Boat show we have found things that have made our driving and set up easier. For instance, we found the MORryd stairs and suspension system. We have loved both of these items tremendously!
I’ve watched how the new units are being made in videos or displays. It has given me a better understanding about what I am looking for in a unit when I go to purchase one.
While we still camp with our pre-teens and teenagers we are already on the lookout for our retirement unit. We are serious about finding the unit that will be our home once all the kids have flown the coop. Since we have 8 kids, we have been waiting for this day for a VERY LONG TIME. Our coming unit has to be PERFECT.
Get Your Questions Answered
When buying an RV, you will probably have a lot of questions! I know we did. Going to an RV show will allow you to get your questions answered. By attending the Ohio RV and Boat Show, you will have plenty of dealers and experts there to help you get all the information you need.
One MAJOR benefit to attending a show is that there is no pressure from the dealers. Matt and I went to every location and did not have anyone make us feel uncomfortable. However, everyone was available to help if we needed them. They gave us plenty of space to shop, snap pictures, and write down the information we needed.
Pro Tip:
Come with your questions written down. Don’t try and wing it.
Beat Cabin Fever and Get Out and Have Fun!
One last, but perfect reason, is to get out of the house in the dead of winter. About the time Ohio RV and Boat show rolls around, you’re ready to go where the summer camping vibes are STRONG!
This show has 3 HUGE buildings full of amazing deals and dealers. You get to stroll in a warm facility and use the heated shuttle vehicles between the buildings; you never have to step outside to get where you want to go. These guys have thought of everything to help you enjoy your show experience.
In the past, we were able to check out some campgrounds that were vendors and get information about them for the upcoming camping season. More importantly, we made a camping bucket list for new destinations from the ones that were there. Ohio has some great camping! Check out some of our favorites: Ohio Camping.
Pro Tip:
You will want to enter every giveaway! You might just score a vacation out of your visit to the show.
THE MUST-KNOW INFORMATION:
Show Dates and Hours: Jan 7-16, 2020
2022 SHOW HOURS
1/7 Friday noon-8pm
1/8 Saturday 10-8
1/9 Sunday 11 am-5 pm
MON-TUES closed
1/12-14 Wed-Fri noon -8pm
1/15 Saturday 10-8
1/16 Sunday 11 am-5 pm
Ticket Prices:
$14 General Admission
$3 Youth (6-13)
Children 5 and under are FREE!
PRINT OUT THESE MONEY-SAVING COUPONS! –> RV and Boat Show Coupon
Special admission price on Wednesday and Thursday of $5.00 if you bring a canned good for the Mid -Ohio Food Bank
Thursday offers complimentary admission for first responders and active and retired military personnel with ID.
Location: Ohio Expo Center
717 E 17th Ave, Columbus, OH 43211
PARKING FEE: $5.00
Happy Adventures,
Brandy
