Just got back from the RV show in Rosemont IL. Lots to see all different brands, different layouts and sizes. We did not see anything that we like better than the layout we already have (Jayco 29QBH) so we will stay with what we have looks like the new flooring choice of preference is wood laminate and everybody flip bathrooms around so tub and toliet are opposite of our layout. One thing that amazes me is the price asked for the little pod style trailers 10 to 15 thousand seems like alot for what you get. I know everybody can't have a truck to pull big TT but public should not be gouged on pices either. Still a good time for me and the Wife good reason to get out of the house in this never ending winter. Happy camping to all

djcjc wrote:Just got back from the RV show in Rosemont IL. Lots to see all different brands, different layouts and sizes. We did not see anything that we like better than the layout we already have (Jayco 29QBH) so we will stay with what we have looks like the new flooring choice of preference is wood laminate and everybody flip bathrooms around so tub and toliet are opposite of our layout. One thing that amazes me is the price asked for the little pod style trailers 10 to 15 thousand seems like alot for what you get. I know everybody can't have a truck to pull big TT but public should not be gouged on pices either. Still a good time for me and the Wife good reason to get out of the house in this never ending winter. Happy camping to allAgreed on all points based on my visit to the 2014 Houston RV show last weekend. Even the RV in the show that was closest to mine (Rockwood Super Lite 2703WS) was not as nice! :) We are very pleased with our RV and have no need to go to RV shows any more.As for the small but expensive RVs - Small and light costs money I guess but you also have to look at the intended demographic. Could be pricing based on who is likely to buy and pay relatively more than others.Also saw a few Airstreams there too. While I love their design and build quality, these trailer's are, in our opinion, waaaay overpriced. Class B's are also waaaay overpriced as well.

We went to the Dayton OH RV show a few weeks ago and noticed that they really push the giant fifth wheels. They are neat to look at but you could put my F150 in the pass through storage! Maybe someday I'll have an F350 to pull one but for now we'll stick with our Kodiak 200QB.

I noticed outside kitchens are getting smaller. I love our huge outside kitchen, with 4.1 fridge, sink, cook top stove and cabinets. I really hate seeing those 2.0 fridge outside kitchen with no sink, what is the sense?

We went to the show here in Louisville a few weeks ago. Noticed that the interior decor of the TT and 5ers is getting a little more reserved, a little less cheezy. Still a challenge to find those that are built right. We saw one unit at the show (a large 5er) that had so many issues we lost track. We left thinking that if the dealer would bring a rig to the show like that, imagine how they deliver them to their customers.I like the idea of the outside kitchen, but for the life of me don't understand why they don't put a 2-way fridge in them so you can run if off propane for boondocking. Having a fridge that only works on CG power is worthless to me.

Burbman,We also went to the L'ville show and noticed all the residential fridges too. I feel the same way as you do about them. We were told the batteries would run it for 24 hours and then you fire the gen up to charge the batteries.

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dtzackus
Explorer
Feb 16, 2014
I noticed outside kitchens are getting smaller. I love our huge outside kitchen, with 4.1 fridge, sink, cook top stove and cabinets. I really hate seeing those 2.0 fridge outside kitchen with no sink, what is the sense?
Rosscoe40
Explorer
Feb 16, 2014
We went to the Dayton OH RV show a few weeks ago and noticed that they really push the giant fifth wheels. They are neat to look at but you could put my F150 in the pass through storage! Maybe someday I'll have an F350 to pull one but for now we'll stick with our Kodiak 200QB.
wmoses
Explorer
Feb 15, 2014
djcjc wrote:
Just got back from the RV show in Rosemont IL. Lots to see all different brands, different layouts and sizes. We did not see anything that we like better than the layout we already have (Jayco 29QBH) so we will stay with what we have looks like the new flooring choice of preference is wood laminate and everybody flip bathrooms around so tub and toliet are opposite of our layout. One thing that amazes me is the price asked for the little pod style trailers 10 to 15 thousand seems like alot for what you get. I know everybody can't have a truck to pull big TT but public should not be gouged on pices either. Still a good time for me and the Wife good reason to get out of the house in this never ending winter. Happy camping to all

Agreed on all points based on my visit to the 2014 Houston RV show last weekend. Even the RV in the show that was closest to mine (Rockwood Super Lite 2703WS) was not as nice! :) We are very pleased with our RV and have no need to go to RV shows any more.

As for the small but expensive RVs - Small and light costs money I guess but you also have to look at the intended demographic. Could be pricing based on who is likely to buy and pay relatively more than others.

Also saw a few Airstreams there too. While I love their design and build quality, these trailer's are, in our opinion, waaaay overpriced. Class B's are also waaaay overpriced as well.

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