Speaking to lots of people today, giving quotes and listening to their stories of their caravanning exploits.

It amazes me how many people still keep their caravan at home. I never would, simply because it makes it very obvious when you’ve gone away. It’s a bit like sticking a big ‘burgle me please’ sign in your front garden.

Phew! A manic start to the show. People everywhere and no room to move in the aisles.

Positive stuff for an industry that’s had an uncertain 12-18months.

We have seen hundreds of people on our the Win a Bailey Pegasus stand and I’ve had a good look around a selection of new motorhomes from Rapido, Dethleffs and Burstner.

The other day I worked out that I have spent over 18 months of my life inside caravan shows! I can see myself sitting there with the grandkids asking “Grandad what did you used to do at work?” Telling them that I spent a year and a half of my life at a caravan show isn’t exactly going to help me reach hero status!

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