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RV show report

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We had a great time at the show yesterday (Raleigh, NC) and the weather
was perfect for it. We arrived at 10 AM and didn't leave until after 5 PM.

Very few Kodiaks represented there at all. I saw only two Jayco Senecas
and one Four Winds.

We went to concentrate on Class A's since that would be the change I
would make if we did anything. I was also looking for things around
$140K and below which of course narrows the market quite a bit.

One "deal" they were pushing that we liked was the Safari Simba 38DBS
that was a front diesel. The deal didn't seem bad and there was a lot to
like about the coach, but the idea of the diesel sitting down there
between us causes me some concern since I've never been in one going
down the road. Of course they're willing to take a deposit and do the
road test after the show :-)

The other one we liked was a Bounder 35E that had all the features DW
really would like to have, but it was gas. I don't know if I really care
whether it's gas or diesel, but if gas I would have preferred the 8.1
and Allison over the Ford V-10.

Both coaches were new, but 2007 versions and they were pretty willing to
deal, but in the end we didn't do anything. Of course we also just
bought our Grayhawk in September so the idea of losing about $12K in
this short period kinda sets me back on my heels a bit. Making a higher
payment cuts into the play money and one has to decide how much he wants
to do that too.

Lot's of neat stuff to see though and it was well attended. I'd love to
know how many deals are being written this weekend and how much the
economy is affecting the market.

Take care,
Greg