by Holly Tribe
With just over a week to go, preparations for International Caravan and Motorhome 2010 are well underway over 250 exhibitors lined up there’s a lot of ground to cover.
Last week we looked at some of the new caravans that will be on offer for the 2011 season to help plan your time at the show, this week we’ve compiled a go-to list of caravan accessory and gadgetry vendors we think will be worth a look.
The Big Four
There are literally thousands of products catering to the outdoor leisure market. Four of the UK’s largest accessory superstores will be on site peddling their wares and everything from camping cookware to bedding and bike racks will be available for your browsing pleasure.
- Towsure Hall:17 Stand: 17-39a
- Riversway Leisure Hall:9 Stand:9-20
- Fiamma Hall:9 & 20 Stand: 9-10 & 20-95
- Tamworth Camping Hall:9 Stand: 9-15
Mobile Luxury
Leading the way in luxury living on the road, caravan accessory and appliance manufacturer Dometic have been touring the country in their brand new support unit, kitted out with all their latest equipment.
Dometic specialists will be on hand to demonstrate a large variety of fridges, air conditioning units, generators, safety equipment, hobs and sinks, windows and rooflights, even a ceramic toilet. If you have any Dometic appliances in your caravan, their friendly staff will be available to offer practical advice on how to service products to keep them in tip top condition. Hall:20 Stand:20-64.
High End Accessories
If you’re considering investing in of some of the more expensive caravanning accessories you will have the opportunity to compare products and test out merchandise. High cost items like caravan movers and awnings will be on show from independent retailers, providing a great opportunity for buyers to decide between different products before taking the plunge and making a purchase.
Outdoor Revolution specialise in lightweight caravan and motorhome awnings, and will have their new range of products on display which promise to deliver ‘a new price proposition which will deliver unrivalled value in the market place’. Hall 17 Stands 17-35.
Midland Motor Movers will also be showcasing their range of motor movers and visitors can enter a prize draw to win a brand new Purpleline Enduro Caravan Mover. Hall 18 Stand 18-08
Mobile TV and Satellite
The mobile television and satellite arena is a notorious minefield, and with the big digital switchover imminent, choosing the right system is getting ever more complicated. Make the most of having experts on hand and get answers to all your televisual quandaries.
Head towards Satellite & Digital Services Ltd for all the latest designs in mobile satellite systems and to have a look at the multitude of accessories currently on the market. Hall:9 Stand: 6-01.
Phantom is a leading light in the leisure and telematics industry, with a wide range of products on show including digital and satellite TV, tracking systems, alarms and reversing cameras and sensors. Hall:18 Stand: 18-21.
Coming up next week.
In the third and final part of the International Caravan and Motorhome Show preview, we’ll take a look at the vast array of activities and attractions that will be held throughout the week.
- Where: NEC Birmingham
- When: 12 – 17th October
- Admission: £14.95 – £31.45
Buy your tickets now from www.caravanshows.com or call the ticket hotline on 0844 4124639. Don’t forget to enter our promotional code CART01 to receive a £5 advance booking discount.
