Motorhome and Caravan show at NEC

[Kenty]

Anyone been before? Thinking of going along for a look - not up for a new van but like to see what's about. Any stands or activities you can recommend and not to miss?

[sjn2004]

Went there last year, came away with a splitting headache, really busy, noisy and difficult to see anything you are really interested in properly.

[phil y]

It’s massive, went this year and I walked 10k including to and from the car parks, according to my iPhone.

Lots to see, had no idea there was so much white fibreglass in the world.

[oblio]

We went last year.

As said - huge. Its probably a good idea to go with a list of stuff you really would like to see unless its just a general bimble you are after.

MUCH better than all the regional smaller trade shows however if you are after 2nd hand then you will need the smaller shows as the NEC one just has brand new stuff IIRC

[ColinM50]

Been a couple of times and going this year, tickets courtesy of Elddis since we bought a new M/H this year. Yes it's busy but try to go mid week, it's a bit better and bear in mind it's primarily motorhomes so if you're going for caravans it might be better to go to the Feb show.

If you know what you're looking for maybe a good idea to plan your route and get to the stands you're interested in?

[Kenty]

Well we went and had a great day, lots on show but i would say a lot repeated, especially manufacturers stands and repeated on the dealers stands.
there was a reasonable crowd, we went first day entering at 11am, id did build up a bit but was quite manageable and no queuing exept to get in the car parks!
I liked the fact the manufacturers had loads of people to show you round, answer questions and be generally helpful. i though the accessories should have had a hall of their own instead as being used as infill.
generally a good day out, but wasn't tempted!