VIDEO: Detroit Spring Camper & RV Show has best show in 12 years

Bill Sheffer and the folks at the Michigan Association of Recreation Vehjcles and Campgrounds (MARVAC) have some pretty terrific news: The 2013 Detroit Spring Camper & RV Show had its  best-attended show in 12 years, and broke its single-day attendance record when over 10,000 people came to the show on Saturday, Feb. 9.

The show recorded over 21,000 attendees — a 13 percent increase over last year’s record attendance.

 Every RV dealer I talked with said they had an excellent show. I was at the show on its opening day and its closing day, and many said they were selling RVs at the show, and were very happy with the number that they were selling (they didn't tell me how many, and I didn't ask).

Gary Becker, owner of Indigo Bluffs Resort in Empire, Mich., (and subject of an earlier video I took) was pleased with the interest and engagement of the show attendees. “This was a positive sign that there is a continued growth in the RV and camping lifestyle. People are interested in committing to outdoor recreation.”

According to the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association, 2012 showed substantial growth in the number of RV shipments compared to 2011 figures. The Detroit Camper & RV Show indicates that this trend could continue through 2013.

“The attendance for this show was phenomenal and it’s obvious the camping and outdoor lifestyle is growing!” said Dave Rochette, owner of Westland Camping Center, in Westland, Mich. “Interests are across the board, ranging from the small, less-expensive models, to the larger, luxury models. Some new RVs even include island kitchens, which seemed to be very popular with buyers.”

Enjoy the video and hopefully we'll see you camping this season!

NOTE: If you want to see the other videos I took from the show, here's the links:

Bill Sheffer telling us to come on out to the show.

Redwood 36RL Fifth Wheel with Full-Timers Warranty

Indigo Bluffs RV Resort

White Water Retro by Riverside RV

Sunset Trails ST32RL Travel Trailer

Park Model by Vacationland Sales
Lance Truck Camper Model 1191

Catalina Travel Trailer

NOTE II: MARVAC also sponsors shows in Battle Creek, Flint and Traverse City. For information on these shows, visit www.marvac.org.