2011 Tampa RV Show - RV-Dreams Community Forum

jimdee · RV-Dreams Family Member

2011 Tampa RV Show

Nancy and Bill · RV-Dreams Family Member

We plan to be there. smile

We have reservations at Hillsborough State Park, just north of Tampa, for the week.

Mallo · RV-Dreams Family Member

We should be there ....

Old Snipe · RV-Dreams Family Member

We'd love to go but that "work" thing contiunes to get in the way of our fun. :c(

Enjoy the show, hopefully Nancy and Bill will find that elusive full time motor home.

Best Regards!

wmalefyt · RV-Dreams Family Member

We are thinking about driving up from Naples for a day. I understand that NuWa will have some new HitchHiker 5th wheels there and we'd like to see them.

flyone · RV-Dreams Family Member

The Plan at this time is for us to be there, probably Fri and Sat. It may be time to start seriously looking for our rig of the future.

Flyone

Bill and Linda · RV-Dreams Family Member

Yep, we’ll be there, driving over from Melbourne just like last year. :)

Wonder if H & L are going to try and schedule an “official” RV-Dreams meet up time this year just like last?

They may be close enough to Tampa to make it to the show. We’ll see.

Maybe a bit early to plan a specific day, but what say you Howard?

Bill

Mallo · RV-Dreams Family Member

wmalefyt wrote:

We are thinking about driving up from Naples for a day. I understand that NuWa will have some new HitchHiker 5th wheels there and we'd like to see them.

We'll be in central and southern FL for Dec and a lot of Jan if you want to meet and talk about Nu Wa we've liked our Hitchhiker II a great deal. That said there are a couple of things to be aware of nothing major or to be worried about.

Mallo

Froggi · RV-Dreams Family Member

Putting it on our calendar...we'll be in central FL so it should be an easy "do" for us.

Howard · Host

Hmmm. We're about 540 miles from Tampa now. We should be able to cover that distance in two months, but I'm not sure. biggrin

wmalefyt · RV-Dreams Family Member

Mallo wrote:

wmalefyt wrote:

We are thinking about driving up from Naples for a day. I understand that NuWa will have some new HitchHiker 5th wheels there and we'd like to see them.

We'll be in central and southern FL for Dec and a lot of Jan if you want to meet and talk about Nu Wa we've liked our Hitchhiker II a great deal. That said there are a couple of things to be aware of nothing major or to be worried about.

Mallo

Thanks Mallo, that would be great if we can work it out to meet. If you want, PM me with where you'll be staying and perhaps we can get together to talk about Hitchhikers and RVing in general.

Bill

Mallo · RV-Dreams Family Member

We're thinking about setting up here....

http://www.frvta.org/rv-shows/2011-florida-rv-supershow/rally-form/2011rallyform.pdf

Postalpair · RV-Dreams Family Member

We will be there.....go every year. We are just across the bay in Largo. Not sure what day (s ) we will be going just yet....

Rob_Fla · RV-Dreams Family Member

We will be there, planing on Thursday.
We may be back at Fort Wilderness for the month of Jan, will know for sure in the next few weeks.

Robert & Debra

jimdee · RV-Dreams Family Member

An update for the 2011 Tampa RV show

We'd like to meet anyone that's going on Thursday, January 13 about noon at Floating restaurant in the East midway. Here's a map. There's been some mention that Thursday is great for vendors having a bigger selection.

http://www.frvta.org/rv-shows/2011-florida-rv-supershow/draw-map/2011publish.pdf

Leave a message here so we know who to watch for. I'm hoping Howard and Linda will meet up with all of us too.

Directions and other info can be found here.

http://www.frvta.org/rv-shows/2011-florida-rv-supershow/

-- Edited by jimdee on Tuesday 14th of December 2010 10:23:24 AM

Bill and Linda · RV-Dreams Family Member

Yes, Thursday is a good day to go to the show. That has been true in the past, especially if you’re planning just a one day visit to the show. However, Thursday is the 13th of January. I assume we’re all reading the same calendar for 2011. Thursday, January 13th.

We’ve set that as our tentative date now that others have chimed in. Question is, using Howard’s word from Saturday’s post, will H&L make an “appearance” at the show on Thursday? {Grin}

Bill

Nancy and Bill · RV-Dreams Family Member

If Thursday, the 13th, is the date.... we will try to be there. We probably will be at the show a couple of days so one of those can be the 13th. Hope to see as many RV-Dreamers as possible :o)))

Ivey · RV-Dreams Family Member

I wish we were going to be there again this year. We had plans and even a spot booked in Port Richey. But you know plans.............man plans and God laughs. Now we are not going to be there. *sigh

Have fun everyone who is going.

I am going to the rally April though. Can't wait for that.

Vicky

JackieandTony · RV-Dreams Family Member

Yes we go EVERY year and will be going again this year. We like to let all the rush and crush happen in the first couple of days, we will be going on the Saturday ... anyone else going to do Saturday??

Howard · Host

Well, I guess we'll finally commit. biggrin

We will be at the show on Thursday the 13th for sure. Other days? Maybe.

More info to come. smile

JackieandTony · RV-Dreams Family Member

Yay Howard - I sure hope we can see you and Linda again, we enjoyed our dinner with you guys at Olive Garden last year.

-- Edited by JackieandTony on Thursday 16th of December 2010 02:56:40 PM

Mallo · RV-Dreams Family Member

JackieandTony wrote:

Yes we go EVERY year and will be going again this year. We like to let all the rush and crush happen in the first couple of days, we will be going on the Saturday ... anyone else going to do Saturday??

The Brideandjoy and I are planning to be there most days so yes we'll be there on Saturday as well.

Mallo

JackieandTony · RV-Dreams Family Member

Great Mallo - closer to the time we should chat to see where to hook up with each other!!

wmalefyt · RV-Dreams Family Member

If all goes well, we'll be there on the 13th.

I have a question on the directions link above. The show address is on Hwy 301, but the directions tell me to turn right onto Orient Rd which is further west of Hwy 301. We're coming from Naples so will exit I-75 at MLK Blvd and go west.

Can anyone clarify for me? We went a couple of years ago and thought I turned right on 301.

The other Bill and Linda! smile

-- Edited by wmalefyt on Friday 17th of December 2010 11:44:14 AM

Dathan · RV-Dreams Community Member

Looks like we are going to make it also, Thank's Dee for the info about the campground where your friends are staying. They did have a site available just a short move from Cedar Key. Looking forward to meeting everyone.

Bill and Linda · RV-Dreams Family Member

wmalefyt wrote:
If all goes well, we'll be there on the 13th.

I have a question on the directions link above. The show address is on Hwy 301, but the directions tell me to turn right onto Orient Rd which is further west of Hwy 301. We're coming from Naples so will exit I-75 at MLK Blvd and go west.

Can anyone clarify for me? We went a couple of years ago and thought I turned right on 301.
-- Edited by wmalefyt on Friday 17th of December 2010 11:44:14 AM
I-75 to Exit 260B, which is MLK / SR-574, go west 2 miles on MLK / SR-574, turn right on 301 N. Entrance to Fair Grounds on the left about a 1/2 mile give or take. This brings you in on the east side of the Fair Grounds and works great. Orient road will work, its just further and having lived in Tampa I recommend the 301N entrance. YMMV.

The other other Bill & Linda

Froggi · RV-Dreams Family Member

Put it on our calendar...no promises but we'll try to make the lunch!

wmalefyt · RV-Dreams Family Member

Bill and Linda wrote:

wmalefyt wrote:
If all goes well, we'll be there on the 13th.

I have a question on the directions link above. The show address is on Hwy 301, but the directions tell me to turn right onto Orient Rd which is further west of Hwy 301. We're coming from Naples so will exit I-75 at MLK Blvd and go west.

Can anyone clarify for me? We went a couple of years ago and thought I turned right on 301.
-- Edited by wmalefyt on Friday 17th of December 2010 11:44:14 AM
I-75 to Exit 260B, which is MLK / SR-574, go west 2 miles on MLK / SR-574, turn right on 301 N. Entrance to Fair Grounds on the left about a 1/2 mile give or take. This brings you in on the east side of the Fair Grounds and works great. Orient road will work, its just further and having lived in Tampa I recommend the 301N entrance. YMMV.

The other other Bill & Linda

OK, thanks. That's the way we went 2 years ago so will follow that route again. Look forward to meeting the other other Bill and Linda!

Howard · Host

Hey Everyone,

Per our request, Dave Kelly, Marketing Director for the Florida Supershow, sent us 20 passes for the show. Each pass is good for two people ($20 value, but does not include parking fee). Passes are good for any day of the show.

So, if anyone wants to send me a private message or email with your address, we can mail you a pass this week or next ... as long as they last. smile

Ken & Sarah · RV-Dreams Family Member

We are going to be in Sarasota, we plan on being at the show.

heyduke · RV-Dreams Family Member

now if you had some for the Houston RV show coming soon I would be interested... just saying :)

Dan and Gail · RV-Dreams Family Member

We're planning on being there on the 13th. Lunch sounds great!!! We'll be coming from Wauchula.

tigerrag · RV-Dreams Community Member

We will be there!!

mgalex · RV-Dreams Community Member

We plan to be there on Wednesday for sure and probably at least one other day. Lots to see and do!

Delaine and Lindy · RV-Dreams Family Member

Delaine and Lindy will be there on the 14th and 15th just reserved a Hotel room. Make sure if your staying in a Hotel you question the price. We were quoted $99.00 a night, but told them they were listed on the Hotel site for $79.00, we got the $79.00 price. Free trans to and from the RV Show. We decided to not bring the Mobile Suites, we are in Sebring, Fla about 80 miles South of the Fair grounds. Hope to see y'all there.

jimdee · RV-Dreams Family Member

I thought I'd remind everyone about the 2011 RV Tampa show lunch on Thursday January 13, 2011

There will be many of us meeting at 11:00 at the floating restaurant in the Fairway.

Here's the list so far: We can't wait to meet up with all of you. See you there!!!

Nancy & Bill

Mallo

Bill & Linda wmalefyt

The other Bill & Linda

Froggi and Stu

Howard and Linda

Rob and debra

Tammy and Jackie

Ken & Sarah (not sure about thurs)

Dan and Gail

Sherry and Charlie (tigerrag)

There's no plans yet for a get together in the evening, but where there's RV'ers there's food involved.

See you there

Bill and Linda · RV-Dreams Family Member

jimdee wrote:

I thought I'd remind everyone about the 2011 RV Tampa show lunch on Thursday January 13, 2011

There's no plans yet for a get together in the evening, but where there's RV'ers there's food involved.

FOOD!? Where?

jimdee · RV-Dreams Family Member

We'll plan something for food when we're together. I don't know the area, maybe some of you do.

wmalefyt · RV-Dreams Family Member

Sorry to say we won't be coming. We're both feeling a bit under the weather and speaking of weather the cold and wind doesn't help. Have fun and hope to meet up with you all somewhere down the road!

Froggi · RV-Dreams Family Member

Just and FYI...we are having an area RVer lunch in Lakeland on the 31st. If anyone is interested and hasn't been in contact with me, please email froggi.donna at gmail.com

We currently have 10-12 couples who are blogging and forum friends.

Postalpair · RV-Dreams Family Member

Hi Everyone.....Hubby and I went to the RV Supershow today and will be back tomorrow to meet everyone. Are we meeting at 11am or Noon?? Can't wait to catch up with everyone.....the show is GREAT!! Bundle up though, the wind is pretty chilly!!!
See you tomorrow!!!

Postal Pair

JackieandTony · RV-Dreams Family Member

Dee - I didn't see our names on your list, but Tony and I will be there too. Not sure about lunch but we will definitely be meeting with you all at 11 (or just after) outside the floating restaurant.

jimdee · RV-Dreams Family Member

11:00, it's easier for some folks.

I can't wait, but you're right it's going to be COLD!

Melstar · RV-Dreams Family Member

Gee, I am so jealous! If this show woud be in March....we'd be there! My daughter and her hubby are going later this week....looking for a ToyHauler.

Ya'll have fun!!

Postalpair · RV-Dreams Family Member

Sorry we didn't make it to the RV show today

"Things" happened, and it just wasn't in the cards for us to travel to Tampa. Sorry we missed it.
Hope everyone had a great time.....we will try again on Friday biggrin

jimdee · RV-Dreams Family Member

Thank you to everyone that came out in the cold to the Tampa RV show and gathering at the floating restaurant. It was great seeing everyone and hope you found a bargain or two. The vendors were mostly parks, but that was a good thing.

Thank you Linda and Howard, it's been great meeting with the group you've started here on the forum and website.

J Riechman · RV-Dreams Family Member

We are in Brandeton, FL. A little cool but still much warmer yhan southern Illinois. We are going to try to go to the RV show tomorrow.

Froggi · RV-Dreams Family Member

We had a great time at the show today....just blogged about it. Still open to anyone wanting to come to the Lakeland luncheon on the 31st. Please contact me for information.

Linda · Hostess

Howard and I had a great time meeting up with everyone yesterday. We also had fun going through all the vendors.

Dinner at Crazy Buffet was out of this world.

Thank you Dee and Jim for coordinating this.

kb0zke · RV-Dreams Family Member

So what wonderful things did you lucky people find down there? Those of us who are still working up here in the frozen north would like to know.

I've seen some discussion of Heartland's newest, the Bighorn Ti32, that uses the intellectual property they purchased from the now-defunct Titanium line. Have any of you seen it? What do you think of it?