We went Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Got to the show a few minutes before 9 each day. Waited in line about 5 minutes on Wednesday. Thursday and Friday drove up to the gate with no traffic.
The exhibit halls are crowded. That is just part of a show. The show is full of campgrounds wanting you to visit them. I just walk on by.
I think the price is reasonable for entry at $10.00 for 2 days.
I ended up buying a Motorhome from my local dealer (1100 miles from Tampa). Used the show to see what I wanted and for pricing.