Fall RV Show Returns to Pleasanton as RVing Grows in Popularity

PLEASANTON, CA–(Marketwire – September 16, 2010) –  With interest in RVing on the rise, the 16th Annual Northern California Fall RV Show and Sale will roll into the Alameda County Fairgrounds Sept. 24 through Oct. 3, offering RV enthusiasts a host of ways to stretch their vacation dollars.

“We’re feeling good about where RVing is going,” said Mike Nohr, president of GoodTimes Promotions, which organizes the show. “A lot of buyers came to our spring event, and it’s clear people are ready to enjoy themselves after several years of hard times. They’ve learned the value of a buck, and the fact is, RVing remains one of the most economical ways to take a trip.”

Industry figures support Nohr’s optimism. RV wholesale shipments climbed to their highest level in more than two years, according to the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association’s most recent survey of manufacturers.

June marked the 10th consecutive month where shipments were greater than the same time period a year earlier. Overall, the total shipments for that month were 10 percent greater than the month before, and a whopping 72.6 percent higher than June 2009, according to the RVIA. RV shipments in 2011 are expected to increase by 8.4 percent from the projected 2010 total.

A study for the RVIA also shows that typical family RV camping vacations are 27 to 61 percent less expensive on a per-day basis than other types of vacations.

The fall event in Pleasanton will bring together hundreds of new and used RVs, accessories and services, and allows customers to speak to a host of dealers and manufacturers in one convenient location.

Cost: Adults $7; seniors (62+) $6, children 15 and under free. Special “Senior Wednesday 2 for 1.” Held at the Alameda County Fairgrounds: 4501 Pleasanton Ave., Pleasanton, Sept 24-Oct. 3, 2010; Mon – Fri 11am – 7pm, Sat 10am – 8pm; Sun 10am – 6pm. For information, call (925) 931-1890 or visit www.rvshow.net.

About GoodTimes Promotions:

Good Times Promotions was founded by Michael Nohr in 1988 after he stepped away from 30 years in the RV industry. He started in the RV and trailer business working for Nohr’s RV, which was owned and operated by his father.

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