The 2017 California RV Show

Above, shopping for a new RV? This is a good place to start. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

"Life isn't fair. The fair's in Pomona!" - Lee Sholem, Adventures of Superman Director.

Indeed it is! I spent nearly three hours today at the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds (known as the Fairplex) in Pomona for the 2017 California RV Show.

There were RVs of every size and description from motorhomes, travel trailers, pop-up trailers, truck campers, toy-box trailers and fifth wheel trailers.

Above, the show has grown since the last time I attended. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

All the big manufacturers were represented. The show has grown considerably since the last time I attended, at least about 13 or so years ago. It has grown so big that there was a golf cart shuttle service (many were sponsored by RV Trader) to take people around the show.

Above, inside the "big tent". Photo by Armand Vaquer.

For myself, I was mainly interested in seeing what RV parks and resorts were there as well as accessories. As for RV parks and resorts, there were plenty in the big tent. As far as accessories, not many. At least none that I was interested in. That was disappointing.

My only purchase were some jewelry and eyeglass cleaners. Plus, a Coke from Pink's food trailer.

Above, Pink's was one of the refreshment stands available. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

The starting time for the show was 10:00, but I got into Pomona at around 9:00. I spent about a half hour at a local Subway restaurant. Following that, I headed to the parking area for the RV show. After parking (I got a good parking spot close to the show entrance), I noticed people were being let in at 9:30. So I headed to the ticket booth and was let in.

Above, the new Winnebago Revel Class B. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

At that time, there wasn't too much of a crowd. So I bee-lined it to the big tent. 

Above, the 2018 Minnie Winnie 22R. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, the interior of the 2018 Minnie Winnie 25B. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, the 2018 Minnie Winnie 25B. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

After perusing the vendors in the big tent, I then wandered around (KOA Kampgrounds sponsored a free Ferris wheel for the kiddies) and headed over to the Winnebago area. I looked over the new 2018 Minnie Winnies, the new four-wheel drive Class B (the Revel) and the new entry-level Class A (the Intent). 

Above, the 2018 Winnebago Intent. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, the interior of the 2018 Winnebago Intent. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Above, the Intent's outside galley. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

I wandered around to see other brands of RVs, such as Jayco, Fleetwood and Coachmen. 

The show was much too big to see everything. The best way to do so is to decide what brands one wants to see and particular models. At least the free shuttle would help getting one from one dealer to another.

Above, some Class A motorhomes were like small apartments. This one has a fireplace. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Another interesting item that I saw was an old, beat-up travel trailer. It was actually part of a display for a vendor called Vintage Camper Trailers. They specialize in restoring vintage campers and put out a magazine for vintage camper fans such as "collectors, restorers, admireres and dreamers."

Above, an old trailer at Vintage Camper Trailers. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

This little jaunt to the California RV Show whetted my appetite for a few years. It was fun to browse around. If anyone is thinking on buying a new RV, going to one of these shows will be a big help in the decision-making process. I noticed a lot of "sold" signs on RVs at the show.

Above, a Jayco Class C. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Oh, yes. Sierra got something from the show too: a little football from the KNX-1070 Newsradio booth.

Above, an aisle in the Winnebago area. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

The show runs through tomorrow.