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Subject Topic: anyone going to the NEC?
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10/9/2013 at 8:59am
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Am undecided if the 300 mile round trip is worth a day out at the Caravan show in Oct?
We certainly can't afford a new caravan, but thought it might be a nice day out to look at chairs and awnings etc. Do you get any bargains and is it worth a day out? Will we save the money spent on petrol buying an cheap lightweight awning for example?
Thanks x

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10/9/2013 at 10:12am
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in my experience you wont make any significant savings on kit....and sods law dictates that they wont have what you wanted too :( where i usually find i save is buying stuff that i woudl normally have bought online anyway...and thus save on postage costs and get to stroke it before i commit to purchase.

just treat it as a day out and an opportunity to see all the kit in close proximity.

that said, there are deals to be had, but you have to remember that the traders are being charged an extortiante amount for their pitch so its difficult for them to discount heavily.


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10/9/2013 at 5:22pm
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not going this year , no interest in anything new van wise and find the accessory stands packed out and no cheaper than anywhere else.been in past and enjoyed it however


11/9/2013 at 6:47am
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we're toying with the idea, but it will costs us about £75 on train or about 5 hour round trip driving. we really enjoyed it last time we went, and I know OH really wants a van, so good place to look at layouts. Then my Mum is not well, so don't want to prebook train tickets in case we can't go.

It's a real shame they are not doing it at the Excel Centre as really enjoyed that show and only 40 minutes from us.

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11/9/2013 at 7:59am
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We went two years ago and it saved us money. We went with the idea of buying a new 'van but nobody had brought our chosen model to the show. We saw the next model down in the range, but it had a few faults - like the washroom door didn't fit - and this put us off a bit. A dealer we spoke to said he would arrange for the model of our choice to be brought to their branch closest to us and we did look at it there. The washroom door didn't fit. Nor did some of the locker lids. One of the Alde heating radiators had its fins squashed flat and the outside lockers wouldn't open (they were unlocked). All this for only £23,000 ! We did discuss price with a few dealers but there didn't seem to be much difference if any. Eventually we found the 'van we have now. Three years old, but in better condition, fitted out to a better standard with a better layout and better spec. than anything we saw at the show (or at dealers since). We were pretty disappointed at the time but should have been grateful!


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11/9/2013 at 9:29am
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I love going but not sure how I will feel this year. It is the closest my OH will let me get to looking at caravans......until he gone and done and bought one at the February show!!!!! Now what do I do???? I wouldn't change a thing on the van, it is so perfect for our needs, and OH has loads to play with so it keeps him happy.

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11/9/2013 at 4:03pm
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We are tempted to go. Not wanting to buy anything but is good day out, looking at caravans, what's not to like?


11/9/2013 at 4:27pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Fee Fi Fo on 11/9/2013
We are tempted to go. Not wanting to buy anything but is good day out, looking at caravans, what's not to like?



The price of the food and drink as they charge identical to motorway services.



11/9/2013 at 4:54pm
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We're going - tickets are really cheap compared to the Cycle Show at the same venue.

We're hoping to pickup some bargain accessories or failing that just get a better idea of what's out there.


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11/9/2013 at 4:55pm
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we're going. went last year, but didnt uy anything as I didnt find anything cheaper than in the shops

As others have said, its a day out, but dont go with any expectations of saving money. By the time yuove paid for travel, tickets, food etc, you'll have spent more than you planned to anyway



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11/9/2013 at 5:01pm
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Hiya, the show details are here

50 NEC Motorhome & Caravan Show October 2013
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And,

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We have teamed up with The Motorhome & Caravan Show and are offering 20 lucky members the chance to win a pair of tickets to the show

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Plus:

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11/9/2013 at 6:17pm
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We take a picnic :P


11/9/2013 at 6:18pm
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we may go down again for a day out. drove down from fife in scotland to nec, leave about 5am, then home again same day.


11/9/2013 at 7:13pm
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Well that scuppered that, as we aren't free now to go. Maybe next year or maybe one nearer the south - or is it only at the NEC?

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11/9/2013 at 7:26pm
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I think it's only on at the NEC usually in October and February.


11/9/2013 at 7:33pm
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I will be going wont buy a new van but to try and get a deal on a 4wd mover
Tony


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