Reports from 2024 Tampa Super Show?

[Neal]

Looking for details on what people are seeing at the Tampa Super Show?

I hear turn out is good, as expected for Florida something to do. How is vendor turn out? What are prices and deals looking like?

Any observations?

 

[Neemer]

A crush of humanity in the two buildings housing the vendor displays. Not so bad in the dealer areas. I’m pretty sure every RV manuf is represented.

I’m a bigger geek than I like to admit. This is Mark and Sue from the youtube channel “Our Journey in Myles”. It was a pleasure meeting them.

 

[Buly]

We went on the first day at 9am. It was 42F. We were dressed in our ski outfits from 35 years ago. By noon time, we could not move in the isles. It was packed.
By then, we have seen what we were interested in, so we headed back home.
Bumped into couple people from the Newmar group. But have no idea on prices, sales etc.

 

[Joe Hogan]

Many attendees, Booths very active

 

[Jabber Jaw]

On Thursday, Vendor areas were packed with people! Even with the rain, there were people everywhere.
And as seem above, PRICES were HIGH, as seen above. There was a Coachman "CLASS B", sale price $192,000!
Was so shocked, I forgot the MSRP, but way over $200,000........for a Class "B"! Amazing!
The rain did not deter folks from coming out to the show. And quite a few "new" Vendors & RV Manufacturers as well!
Joe Hogan....Like your new coach, Sorry, I didn't get to see you but the "rain" ran us inside, and shortened our stay.

 

[Joe Hogan]

Attended the Spartan chassis seminar. Interesting presentation by Spartan. Many maintenance points I had not considered.

 

[Joe Hogan]

Note that on the right of the above image was a court stenographer capturing the discussion and projecting on the wall to read.

 

[Neemer]

Hey @Jabber Jaw , did you catch the Grech Class Bs? They are in a class by themselves, and some of the 2025 models will have MSRPs closing in on 300K. Crazy.

 

[Jabber Jaw]

Hey @Jabber Jaw , did you catch the Grech Class Bs? They are in a class by themselves, and some of the 2025 models will have MSRPs closing in on 300K. Crazy.

WOW! No I didn't!! Was shocked enough b y the Coachman!

 

[BGMAC]

Reading about the price increase reminds me of Microsoft SQL Server Database. They were cheap at one time, but could not compete with expensive Oracle Database. So Microsoft up the price to near Oracle’s price. People started to buy it. Crazy.

 

[Underboss]

So, North Trail has had 4 2023 Superstar 4059s on their lot since mid summer, plus some other floorplans. They refused to negotiate beyond 25%, back in November. I figured they would try to sell them at a better price at the show. I guessed wrong as the same 4 are still on their lot and available for sale. I am so glad I ordered a 24 through NIRVC

 

[DennisT]

So, North Trail has had 4 2023 Superstar 4059s on their lot since mid summer, plus some other floorplans. They refused to negotiate beyond 25%, back in November. I figured they would try to sell them at a better price at the show. I guessed wrong as the same 4 are still on their lot and available for sale. I am so glad I ordered a 24 through NIRVC

I think the opening of selling the Superstars at additional dealers will help overall.

When we bought ours we would have had to travel a long way to get one from other than North Trail.

 

[Underboss]

I think the opening of selling the Superstars at additional dealers will help overall.

When we bought ours we would have had to travel a long way to get one from other than North Trail.

I agree. My post is more about what are they waiting for, the tires to grow roots? 24 has the new M2 Chassis Cab, a dealer holding onto a 23 does not increase its value, all it does is cost warehousing space and other costs