Track 1: Hundreds of different models of R-Vs and campers make up the CNY RV Show, each filled with their own unique set of fancy features. But for Jay Harrison, the process of camping is more important than anything else.
Harrison: Somebody goes camping with a friend, they’ve never camped before and they get that experience. Even if it’s just a one-nighter/one-weekend getaway. Then they get addicted, they get hooked. Probably one of the greatest addictions in America is camping.
Track 2: While the R-V market changes season to season, the tradition of owning one does not.
Layne: We’ve got 3rd, 4th generation people camping. Their grandfather had one, their great-grandfather had one. It’s good family fun and people enjoy the outdoors.
Track 3: But Layne is not the only dealer at the show who feels the need to help continue family traditions.
Harrison: That’s what we’re here to do is really help navigate them into the right coach for them that’s really gonna help them facilitate those memories. We sell smiles, we don’t sell miles.
Track 4: Many R-Vs are tricked out with all the latest in luxury items. But for some, the experience of R-Ving is about getting back to a simpler time.
Harrison: It’s the American dream. It’s what a lot of people grew up on. Camping without technology; you know the whole campfire, kumbaya, kids making friends with kids they’ve never met.
Track 5: If you want to get your piece of the American Dream, the R-V Show is open through the weekend at the New York State Fairgrounds. Tate Sigworth. N-C-C News.
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NCC NEWS) – The 50th annual CNY RV and Camping Show opened its doors on Thursday at the New York State Fairgrounds.
Nine different dealerships are at the show and present hundreds of different models of RVs and campers that span 4 different buildings at the fairgrounds.
Jay Harrison, a salesman from Meyer’s RV Super Center, sees the opportunity to buy as a chance to get back to a classic American sentiment.
“It’s the American dream,” Harrison said, “It’s what a lot of people grew up on. Camping without technology; you know the whole campfire, kumbaya, kids making friends with kids they’ve never met.”
Rodger Layne, who expects to sell 20-30 RVs this weekend alone, stressed the importance of carrying on family tradition when it comes to buying RVs.
“We’ve got 3rd, 4th generation people camping. Their grandfather had one, their great-grandfather had one,” Layne said. “It’s good family fun and people enjoy the outdoors.”
While there are hundreds of different models of RVs, Harrison stressed that the actual value is in the camping itself.
“Somebody goes camping with a friend, they’ve never camped before and they get that experience. Even if it’s just a one-nighter/one-weekend getaway. Then they get addicted, they get hooked. Probably one of the greatest addictions in America is camping,” Harrison said.
The show is open 9am-7pm on Friday/Saturday and 9am-5pm on Sunday.
