RV Shows Are Sales Funnels in Disguise

RV shows look like an industry event. They're closing rooms. Every booth is a salesperson, every aisle is a funnel, every 'show-only' deal is a lie.

Show pricing. Dealers know you've driven three hours, you've already mentally committed. You're going to buy something this weekend. The 'show discount' is the markup they added Tuesday.

Walk-through pressure. You're surrounded by other excited families. Salespeople pacing the aisles. F&I tables set up right there on the floor. Same trap as the dealership — turbo-charged.

I'm not saying don't go. I'm saying — don't buy. Use the show to compare floor plans. Take photos. Get card. Drive home. Sleep on it. Call the manufacturer direct on Monday.