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I am arranging my first ever visit to the NEC and a Motorhome show for next Tuesday which is the only day I can manage. I wonder if there might be anything different about the first day that I ought to be aware of in advance. Any tips for a complete show newbie?
Thanks in advance - Paul
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Went to the NEC show on the first and second day last year with free tickets both days. We arrived at opening time and the only delay was the ticket collectors hadn't got their act together. My daughter passed the tickets over and said we had a meeting with the Adria directors [we had honest regarding her faulty caravan].
Must admit it was the first time I had been to the show at the NEC and thought it was easy to get around. Going again next week and considering Tuesday and Wednesday. Look out for my MHF badge will you be wearing yours?
Going on Tuesday 'cos there's a discount for OAPs, sorry, Senior Citizens. You'll know where I am by the clatter of my Zimmer frame as I try to get into the €1,000,000 N&B on the Brownhills stand without knocking too much paint off the entrance door...
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There were a few overseas travel representatives and slightly more accessory stands. I found this disappointing but I suspect the 'pitch' charge prevents some of the smaller traders from attending.
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Visited Wednesday, parked on E1 car park having taken 2 hours to get there ( not bad for 50 miles). Got the frying pan out kettle on and had breakfast. Got into the show at 1030 with won tickets. So the Wife went and spent £28 on hair bits.
Brownhills seemed to have some big money savers on new vehicles. Had a look at the new Autocruise/Swift star some 'at anyway the same model as my Renoir. Only difference i could see is they have taken up a good portion of the Wardrobe to allow the Tele to have an inset. Oh and moved the drinks cabinet. Obviously you get the new outside shower but I haven't figured how you stand on the engine to use it. Anyway had lunch and left at 2pm having bought two extendable brushes for a fiver. Oh and don't go and buy any of the Med food in the plastic containers it is a rip off but they will offer you a taste. Then took 3 hours to do the 50 miles again.
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Taylormade windscreen covers were there at least so I was able to buy the cover for my new motorhome, the LONGER version so that it covers the windscreen scuttle area etc!!
and of course i made my complaint to FIAT at their stand and filled in their complaint form.
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I'm going on the first day too... got my tickets 
regarding her faulty caravan].
will you be wearing yours? 
Anyway had lunch and left at 2pm having bought two extendable brushes for a fiver. Oh and don't go and buy any of the Med food in the plastic containers it is a rip off but they will offer you a taste. Then took 3 hours to do the 50 miles again. 