Comments on: Reflections on the Louisville show http://www.rvtradedigest.com/interactive/2006/12/05/reflections-on-the-louisville-show/ Welcome to RV Weekly where the editor of RV Trade Digest will be updating you on the latest news, trends, and products important to the RV industry. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:35:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Ted http://www.rvtradedigest.com/interactive/2006/12/05/reflections-on-the-louisville-show/#comment-203 Ted Mon, 11 Dec 2006 21:53:00 +0000 http://www.rvtradedigest.com/interactive/2006/12/05/reflections-on-the-louisville-show/#comment-203 I think the show would be much better attended if it were moved out of Louisville. Everyone has been going there for years and have done and seen everything there is to see in the area. The local Hotels are getting very rundown and getting into and out of the City by air is not the easiest. The weather generally gets very ugly that time of the year also so maybe this year people left early because of all of the snow that was going to hit the area, I know we did. Move it around some, Maybe Las Vegas one year Orlando the next Louisville the third. I know I did not even want to go this year. After going 20 years and mostly the same place it gets old. And if it is to stay in Louisville have someplace decent for people to sit and eat, something besides a $5.00 dog. I am for moving it around so it can gain some excitement again. I like to relax and see different areas of the county while I am away. I think the show would be much better attended if it were moved out of Louisville. Everyone has been going there for years and have done and seen everything there is to see in the area. The local Hotels are getting very rundown and getting into and out of the City by air is not the easiest. The weather generally gets very ugly that time of the year also so maybe this year people left early because of all of the snow that was going to hit the area, I know we did. Move it around some, Maybe Las Vegas one year Orlando the next Louisville the third. I know I did not even want to go this year. After going 20 years and mostly the same place it gets old. And if it is to stay in Louisville have someplace decent for people to sit and eat, something besides a $5.00 dog. I am for moving it around so it can gain some excitement again. I like to relax and see different areas of the county while I am away.

]]> By: Edd Leach http://www.rvtradedigest.com/interactive/2006/12/05/reflections-on-the-louisville-show/#comment-187 Edd Leach Fri, 08 Dec 2006 15:37:05 +0000 http://www.rvtradedigest.com/interactive/2006/12/05/reflections-on-the-louisville-show/#comment-187 In responce to the three day show we take the first days to visit our current suppliers and take a quick look at anything different. After meeting with my staff we will take day three to meet with anyone that we are concidering so we can get a better look and feel for the product. Having other scheduled meetings and setting in on other seminarsthe time passes very swiftly. The seminar on advertising which was a two part meeting I found to be very interisting. After In responce to the three day show we take the first days to visit our current suppliers and take a quick look at anything different. After meeting with my staff we will take day three to meet with anyone that we are concidering so we can get a better look and feel for the product.

Having other scheduled meetings and setting in on other seminarsthe time passes very swiftly. The seminar on advertising which was a two part meeting I found to be very interisting.

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]]> By: ggerber http://www.rvtradedigest.com/interactive/2006/12/05/reflections-on-the-louisville-show/#comment-177 ggerber Wed, 06 Dec 2006 03:35:11 +0000 http://www.rvtradedigest.com/interactive/2006/12/05/reflections-on-the-louisville-show/#comment-177 I agree with Dave Brown. I have been mystified for years as to why participation in the show falls off so dramatically during Day Three. As I have often said, in order to spend just five minutes at each booth or RV display would require more than 33 hours -- and the show is open only 23.5 hours. But, if what Dave says is true and dealers really invest a great deal of time and money to attend the show, where are they on Day Three? And without the dealers, many of the exhibitors' top managers and CEOs leave early, too. Is this a Catch 22? The smart move would be to skip the crowds on Day One and walk the displays on Day Three when exhibitors can provide their undivided attention. I agree with Dave Brown. I have been mystified for years as to why participation in the show falls off so dramatically during Day Three. As I have often said, in order to spend just five minutes at each booth or RV display would require more than 33 hours — and the show is open only 23.5 hours. But, if what Dave says is true and dealers really invest a great deal of time and money to attend the show, where are they on Day Three? And without the dealers, many of the exhibitors’ top managers and CEOs leave early, too. Is this a Catch 22? The smart move would be to skip the crowds on Day One and walk the displays on Day Three when exhibitors can provide their undivided attention.

]]> By: dave brown http://www.rvtradedigest.com/interactive/2006/12/05/reflections-on-the-louisville-show/#comment-175 dave brown Wed, 06 Dec 2006 00:19:47 +0000 http://www.rvtradedigest.com/interactive/2006/12/05/reflections-on-the-louisville-show/#comment-175 I think you are putting way to much emphasis on the day 1, 2, and 3 sales activity. Most atendees have come a long way and spent a considerable amount to attend. With this in mind what is the rush? We are there to plan our entire year ahead with new products and services. It could be that some super people can do it with a snap of the finger but I will bet the vast majority of dealers think long and hard prior to any major decision and they may even call the manufacturer after the RV show is over. I think you are putting way to much emphasis on the day 1, 2, and 3 sales activity. Most atendees have come a long way and spent a considerable amount to attend. With this in mind what is the rush? We are there to plan our entire year ahead with new products and services. It could be that some super people can do it with a snap of the finger but I will bet the vast majority of dealers think long and hard prior to any major decision and they may even call the manufacturer after the RV show is over.

]]> By: Mark Goth http://www.rvtradedigest.com/interactive/2006/12/05/reflections-on-the-louisville-show/#comment-173 Mark Goth Tue, 05 Dec 2006 23:01:31 +0000 http://www.rvtradedigest.com/interactive/2006/12/05/reflections-on-the-louisville-show/#comment-173 FYI, The Carefree of Colorado 'Direct Response' system (used on the Paramount awning) uses an actual motion sensor (no wind sensors are used) to directly measure the amount of awning movement as part of its patent pending Auto-Retract system. Also, the new Paramount controls allow the awning to provide true slide-out protection. When excessive motion is detected, the awning will first retract to (and stop at) the slide-out cover position. The controls then switch to a much higher motion sensitivity setting to allow the awning to keep the slide covered during adverse weather conditions. FYI, The Carefree of Colorado ‘Direct Response’ system (used on the Paramount awning) uses an actual motion sensor (no wind sensors are used) to directly measure the amount of awning movement as part of its patent pending Auto-Retract system.

Also, the new Paramount controls allow the awning to provide true slide-out protection. When excessive motion is detected, the awning will first retract to (and stop at) the slide-out cover position. The controls then switch to a much higher motion sensitivity setting to allow the awning to keep the slide covered during adverse weather conditions.

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