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TRAILER DEALERS CONVENTION

"The days of a dealer making a living just by selling trailers are quickly coming to an end..."

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SOUTH PASADENA, Fla., July 28 /PRNewswire/ -- The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) announces the first-of-its-kind trade show and convention for trailer dealers. The NATDA 2008 Trade Show & Convention is being held August 27-29, 2008 at the Fort Worth Convention Center.

"The NATDA 2008 Trade Show and Convention is focused on bringing the trailer manufacturers and vendors together for the sole purpose of competing for the trailer dealers business. This is the only show that offers education, products, and services geared specifically for the trailer dealers. It has quickly become the 'must attend' event for the trailer industry. In the past, manufacturers and vendors would have to search to find the right dealer to sell their product line to. We will bring more potential dealer prospects to a manufacturer or vendor in a three-day period than they could ever reach out to on their own. We're very excited about having our first event in Fort Worth because it's such an amazing city. Great restaurants, great shopping, and great people," said Andy Ackerman, president and co-founder of NATDA.

The three-day event will consist of dealer education, manufacturer and vendor displays, product demonstrations, workshops, and receptions. This show will even host technology vendors with software systems like finance programs, dealer management systems and even trailer rental software programs. The highlight of the show will be the vehicle giveaway. "I can't tell you which vehicle it is, but what I can say is that it has four wheels and a bed and it will be loaded with products from our vendors at the show," said Ackerman. The vehicle raffle will take place at the end of the show, and only trailer dealers in attendance will be eligible to win it.

Dealer education has been a very hot topic of conversation and it will be a focal point of the convention. "The days of a dealer making a living by just selling trailers are quickly coming to an end. Dealers are starting to run their operations more like the auto industry, meaning sales, parts, service and finance are all departments within the dealership that need to be held accountable to achieve profit. Dealers have had no where to turn for education and training, and that is exactly what we are providing," said Ackerman.

"This is the first time that a show of this nature has been hosted, and we have completely sold out of manufacturer and vendor spaces." The NATDA 2008 Trade Show & Convention will encompass over 100,000 sq. ft. of floor space at the Fort Worth Convention Center.

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MikeReply to Headbanger! You're lucky to find parts for a 30 year old RV at all. Try finding parts for a 30 year old car or even a ten year old computer.
Ben HI think it's true that RV dealers are finding it tough. Dan Gamel was one of the largest RV dealers and is closing its 6 locations.
JoanneTwo RV dealerships in Calgary have told us they will no longer be selling Class B RV because of the cost. They said the Class B s are too expensive to sell. One place said they are getting out of motorized rvs all together.
Headbanger!I recently bought a 1978 22.7' motorhome and I am really disappointed that you can only buy parts from dealers and there is only 1 in colordo! What kind of service is this? Why do they not sell parts direct to save customers money...all dealers are crooks period! They charge 4X more for the cheapest parts...oh well, my choice to buy or not.

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