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Exhibitor List
The following companies will be
exhibiting at the Tacoma Fall RV Show Show.* Read full
descriptions about our exhibitors below.
The exhibitor list will be updated weekly. The list was last
updated on
Monday, September 29, 2008 08:07:39 AM
2008 Tacoma Fall RV Show® Exhibitor Descriptions
Baydo’s RV Center, Fife: Dan Rabold, sales
Baydo’s RV Center in Fife will debut the new Komfort Lite trailer at
the Tacoma RV Show. According to salesman Dan Rabold, the Komfort
Lite (21’ to 28’) will change the RV light business in the Northwest
with its new features and rugged structure. After 40 years in the
business in Clackamas, Ore., Komfort has designed this next
generation, lightweight camping trailer with all the amenities
including aluminum frame, fiberglass exterior, flat screen TV and
heated water tanks. Starting at 4,000 lbs, this trailer is poised
for year round hunting, skiing, beach combing and traveling.
Eric’s RV Performance Center, Sequim: Eric Davis, owner
In business since 1972, Eric’s RV
Performance Center continues to bring creative RV performance and
handling products to Northwest RVers. In an effort to make RVs more
powerful, earn better fuel mileage and improve handling, Eric’s
offers Banks Power enhancing equipment, sway bars and shock
absorbers and Roadmaster tow products.
5th Wheel Place
Specializing in luxury fifth wheels, 5th Wheel Place
plans to exhibit several high-end Teton models, including the
heavy-duty 36-foot Liberty and the 32-foot Prestige. The Liberty is
considered the top luxury fifth wheel in the market, featuring high
ceilings and residential interior design. Introduced earlier this
year, the three-quarter ton Prestige is Teton’s new entry in the
lighter, shorter, more economical market. 5th Wheel also
plans to spotlight the new 32-foot Escalade by KZ. According to
owner Kevin Keppel, increasing numbers of serious RVers are looking
to move from a motorized coach to a fifth wheel rig due to the
greater economy, smooth tow, condo feel and independence of a
truck.
Lost Lake Resort, Tacoma: Jeff Graham, owner
Now that more than half of Lost Lake Resort’s 275 lots have been
sold, owner Jeff Graham warns that the best lots are dwindling.
Located on 11-acre, privately-owned, Lost Lake’s major attraction is
its vicinity to Tacoma, Lacey and Olympia. The resort offers
features such as large, heated indoor/outdoor pool, whirlpool,
fitness center, miniature golf, camping and golf nearby. Graham says
increasing numbers of people are concerned about the cost of moving
their RV from location to location. As a result, many are leaving
their rigs in one spot instead of moving it from venue to venue and
flying or driving a car back and forth.
K/M Resort of America, Inc., Tacoma: Kelli Abercrombie, marketing
director
K/M Resorts of America will promote
its eight private RV resorts in Washington State. All located one
tank away from Seattle, its signature resorts of Maple Grove in
Randall, near Mount Rainier and Beachwood Resort in Blaine, offer
every amenity from pools and lighted tennis courts to golf courses
and fishing. Kelli Abercrombie says the most recent trend she has
seen is that members are no longer traveling to multiple resorts for
short stays during their vacations. Instead, they stay a week or
more in one site. The greatest benefit of membership – the resort
will always find you a spot!
MC Electric Vehicles, Seattle: Jen Johnson, marketing director
Invited to the show to bring
attention to alternative energy vehicles, MC Electric Vehicles
anticipates introducing two electric vehicles, including the Miles
Electric sedan and the Zenn Sun Coupe. Northwesterners appear to
have embraced the concept of alternative energy vehicles says
Johnson, “They are exploring their options and we are selling 20 to
30 cars a month.” Due to the fact that these electric cars run on
smaller than traditional tires, they do not make appropriate tow
vehicles, explains Johnson. “However, we do see RVers pulling them
on trailers or in toy haulers.
Poulsbo RV, Inc., Kent: Deborah Grover, inventory director
Poulsbo RV introduces the 2009
Winnebago Era (22’ to 24’), Class B motor home. Era combines fuel
efficiency, maneuverability and functionality into a sleek,
aerodynamic ride. Powered by a Mercedes diesel, this innovative
vehicle features a Sirius® Satellite Radio, holding tank monitoring
system and curved Sierra Maple cabinetry with choice of four décor
packages. In addition, Poulsbo RV will display the 2009 Forest River
Georgetown GTX toy hauler (sleeps 8) and its exclusive Rainier
travel trailer line with its many floor plans that includes those
with five bunkhouses.
RV Home Mattress Doctor, Edmonds: Karen Hanning, owner
Specializing in RV upgrades and
custom sizes, RV Home Mattress encourages owners to toss the old,
worn-out springs and spring for a good night’s sleep with a new,
firmer foam mattress.
Seattle RV, Lynnwood: Mike Crockett, sales manager
Seattle RV is proud to introduce Northwest RVers to Mirage
Enterprises, Inc.’s new model, the Hardcore toy hauler. Designed to
carry Harleys and quad racers, Crockett says this lightweight
20-footer is commercial grade tough, “It’s like a Snap-on tool box!”
This uniquely functional hauler foregoes a shower, but offers every
other amenity including sleeping accommodations and galley. At
7.5-feet in width, this rugged light trailer resembles a work
trailer.
South Hill RV Sales, Puyallup: Ted Tatum, sales manager
New this year, South Hill brings the first Eclipse travel trailer to
the RV scene. The mid-to-upper level Milan (23’ to 29’) provides all
the comforts of home with its radius cherry cabinetry, flat screen
TV and 100-gallon water heater. Attendees are invited to kick the
tires on this heavy-duty trailer that Sales Manager Ted Tatum says,
“Feels like a hotel, but is built like a tank!”
South Side Motors, Inc., Tacoma: Wayne Sandy, general manager
South Side Motors plans to bring
eight models (24’ Class B to 40’ quad diesel pushers) of the world’s
top selling motor homes by Winnebago. In business since 1942, this
Top 20 Dealer in the Nation will highlight the recently introduced
24-foot Winnebago View. This Class C “cab over” coach boasts an
aerodynamics design in combination with a Mercedes diesel engine
that promises superior fuel mileage. General Manager Wayne Sandy
reports that people are buying all Winnebago sizes. “These are
people who appreciate that they have more money than time,” says
Sandy. “They realize life is short!”
Sunrise Resorts of Washington, Black Diamond: Eric Marotzke, owner
Sunrise Resorts will be on board to
promote its system of six RV resorts located in Washington State.
The system’s flagship properties are Pier 4 Resort in Moses Lake
with its 2,000 feet of shoreline and private marina and Eagles Nest
Resort in Ilwaco, close to fishing and beachcombing on Long Beach.
“Previously, Sunrise Resorts marketed itself as a national
destination,” observes owner Eric Marotzke. “But these days the
emphasis is to camp close to home.”
Tacoma RV Center, Lakewood: LaDonna Kummerfeldt, president
Tacoma RV Center plans to shine the
spotlight on several Keystone products including the new 10th
Anniversary Edition Montana and new, unique Loft toy hauler.
Available in five lengths (29’ to 36’), the Montana comes standard
with a remote control device that operates the slideout, powerjacks
and awning. New in 2008, the Loft (27’) invites owners to stow
their toys in the back and walk upstairs to the upper deck living
space. Especially appealing to quad owners, the Loft separates the
machines from the people. “People are buying and they still want
their fun,” observes Tacoma RV Center President LaDonna Kummerfeldt.
“They just aren’t going as far.”
U-Neek RV Center, Kelso: Terry Sinkler, VP
Un-Neek RV Center lives up to its
name and reputation again this year when it brings Lee Enterprises
Manufacturing custom Park trailers to the Tacoma RV Show. Of three
Park models on display, the one with the greatest eye-appeal is the
log cabin-style cottage (12’ x 48’), which offers an 8-foot-long
screened-in porch and log furniture. “Typically parked on
recreational property, it looks like a log cabin with a metal, peak
roof and wood siding,” says Vice President Terry Sinkler.
Sinkler observes that two markets are going strong. Big fifth wheels
are being parked as second homes or vacation getaways, with people
traveling back and forth in a more economical vehicle. Otherwise, he
sees smaller, lighter half-ton trailers or towables enjoying
success. He notes that RVers typically buy a different vehicle every
three-to-five years. As a result of today’s owners’ awareness, many
are downsizing to 20’ to 25’ fifth wheels to achieve greater fuel
economy.
Watts RV Center, Kent: Donna Watts, owner
Watts RV Center will bring a total of more than two dozen Jayco and
Winnebago motor homes and towables. Visitors will get to tour more
than a dozen popular Jayco products, including the motorized
Greyhawk, Sport and Melbourne coaches and Designer, Eagle and
Jayfeather towables. Also, watch for more than a dozen Winnebago
coaches such as the Horizon, Ellipse and Suncruiser.
Western Motor Coach, Fife: Tony Weeldryer, general manager
Western Motor Coach will be on deck
with a full lineup of Country Coach models (34’ to 45’). Introduced
last summer, the new Veranda diesel pusher (45’) features an
innovative wall that folds down into a deck. Says General Manager
Tony Weeldryer, “People think it is the neatest thing in RVs since
slideouts!”
Woodall’s Publications
Woodall’s Publications is giving away copies of its “Cooking on the
Road” to the first 150 visitors to the show each day. With 71 years
in the publishing business, the publisher also invites visitors to
pick up a copy of its classic Campground Directory. Known as the
resource for “Everywhere RVers Go,” this year’s guide again features
“One-Tank Trips” and listings and ratings for 15,000 government and
private parks throughout North America.
*Exhibitor list is subject to change without
notice. Changes in the list will not result in a refund at the
show. |
